FC is a renowned ethical hacker and social engineer, as well as global keynote speaker and author. He has been working in the cyber security field for over 25 years and has helped thousands of banks, governments and other organisations advance their security. FC is Co-Founder of the cyber security... Read more
FC is a renowned ethical hacker and social engineer, as well as global keynote speaker and author. He has been working in the cyber security field for over 25 years and has helped thousands of banks, governments and other organisations advance their security. FC is Co-Founder of the cyber security company Cygenta, where he tests weaknesses in physical, personnel and digital controls to help organisations be more secure.
FC is the author of the bestselling book “How I rob banks”, and advises organisations on how to create a secure, safe environment. As an ethical hacker for the last three decades, FC has helped thousands of banks, governments and other organisations advance their security. He has shared his expertise in mainstream media, including the BBC and ITV, as well as popular industry podcasts such as Darknet Diaries (episode 66).
In 2024, FC spent most of the year as fractional, interim CISO of the USA arm of a large global retailer. This unique perspective – hacker turned CISO – enables him to communicate about security from a business perspective as well as an attacker’s mindset. The decades FC has spent legally breaking into organisations, both physically and digitally, have taken him around the globe in the fight against cybercrime.
His time as the Head of Offensive Research at Raytheon enables him to bring to bear his knowledge of how nation states and the intelligence community work with cyber weapons and how to defend against them. More recently engaged as a CISO, FC’s career continues to take unique turns. There is no area of cyber security that he cannot cover when delivering to an audience.
Whilst FC is his memorable real name (it really is what’s on his passport!), he is often better known by his hacker handle ‘Freakyclown’. The name that was given to him by bullies as a schoolboy has now been turned into a positive alter ego for FC to educate the world on cyber security issues.
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F C's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for F tailored to your event.
F C speaks on Cyber Security, Future & Technology, Security, Technology. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with F to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book F C for events worldwide, subject to F's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether F C is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what F can accommodate.
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F C delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
F C's areas of expertise include Cyber Security, Future & Technology, Security, Technology. To get a clear sense of F's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
F C can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Cyber Security, Future & Technology, Security, Technology is relevant. Details of F's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
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