About

Eric O’Neill: Former FBI Counterintelligence Operative | Author of Gray Day | Speaker on Cybersecurity, Risk and Resilience

Why Book Eric O’Neill?

Eric O’Neill helps audiences understand security through the perspective of someone who worked inside a counterintelligence investigation. A former FBI operative and author of Gray Day, he played a role in the investigation of Robert Hanssen, bringing a personal foundation to his message about vigilance and judgment.

Eric uses storytelling to connect complex threats with the decisions people make at work. His presentations encourage audiences to question assumptions, pay attention to warning signs, and recognize their part in protecting information.

Why Is Eric O’Neill Right for Your Audience?

Eric is a strong fit for cybersecurity conferences, executive meetings, employee awareness events, and risk programs. Consider him when an organization needs an engaging way to make security responsibility more tangible.

Book Eric when your audience needs to:

• Recognize the human side of security threats
• Question assumptions when something seems unusual
• Bring greater care to information handling
• Understand the value of vigilance
• Strengthen conversations about organizational risk
• Take ownership of their role in protecting the business

Audience Takeaways

Depending on the program selected, attendees will leave:

• Clearer on the relationship between behavior and security
• Ready to examine a security assumption
• More aware of the importance of warning signs
• Equipped with questions for their organization’s security team
• Focused on a protective habit they can strengthen

Keynote Programs

Program options include Gray Day and a cybersecurity presentation tailored to your audience:

Gray Day

Eric shares the story of the Hanssen investigation and the judgment it required. Ideal for audiences seeking an engaging discussion of vigilance, pressure, and personal responsibility.

Cybersecurity and Protecting Your Organization

Eric connects his counterintelligence perspective with business security challenges. Ideal for executives and employee awareness programs.

Is Eric O’Neill Right for Your Event?

Tell us about your audience, the security questions your audience faces and the behaviors you want it to strengthen. We can help select Eric’s most relevant program, discuss customization, and confirm availability and fee.

Contact The Sweeney Agency 1-866-727-7555 or [email protected] for more information on this speaker.