Eric O’Neill

One of the most impressive national security experts in history, Eric O’Neill is best recognised for instigating the capture of a notorious spy. Continuing his vital contributions to the security field, Eric has since founded a consultancy business and his unique career has been the subject of publications, film and media attention. Having played an integral role in national security, Eric now offers his services through speaking engagements, to corporate clients, deepening their understanding on a personal and professional level of the threats, solutions and cyber elements of security.

Joining the FBI as an Intelligence Program graduate, Eric soon found his specialism working in counterterrorism and surveillance. Assigned to the new division of the Information Assurance Section, Eric was tasked with gaining information on former FBI agent turned Soviet and Russian spy, Robert Hassen. In what is hailed the greatest security breach in United States history, Hassen committed 15 acts of espionage, before Eric was able to lead his capture in a targeted and courageous mission. Mastering the art of psychological understanding and performing under intense pressure, Eric is responsible for the iconic arrest, which has since been turned into a critically acclaimed film ‘Breach’.

A culmination of his impressive life work, Eric’s speaking engagements offer an in-depth analysis of the security threats that face businesses, individuals, and nations, in addition to anecdotes from his personal story. Drawing on his FBI experience and later consultancy work, Eric is equipped with actionable advice, tailored to each audience, on handling situations that arise in security. Having spoken for SCO Magazine, NCMS Seminar and Connecticut Education Network, Eric’s reputation as a speaker is impressive, and his contributions defining.

After leaving the FBI, Eric embarked on a legal career, as a founding partner in The Georgetown Group, where he offers strategic advice on fraud, security consulting, and due diligence. Also providing the ability to disrupt advanced attacks on security, as National Security Strategist for VMware Carbon Black, Neil is changing the way in which endpoint security is implemented and managed. Through continued investment in his industry, combined with his heroic FBI feats, Eric O’Neill is an internationally known authority.