Frank Abagnale
From legendary con artist to one of the world’s top fraud prevention experts, he offers unique perspective on identifying and mitigating threats in an organization
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- A global security authority, organizations from Fortune 500 Companies to government agencies rely on his insight, including Visa and the FBI
- He advises and consults top level management, facilitating communication between CIOs, CEOs and corporate boardrooms
- From legendary con artist to one of the world’s top fraud prevention experts, he offers unique perspective on identifying and mitigating threats in an organization
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Recognized as an authority on security, forgery and cybercrimes for more than 40 years, Frank Abagnale is the expert that public and private sector organizations, including AT&T, the FBI and Visa, turn to for insights on protecting valuable digital assets—from customer data to employee credentials to banking software.
As the CEO & President of Abagnale & Associates, he has developed procedures and educational programs utilized by more than 14,000 global financial institutions, corporations and government agencies. From designing ADP’s current payroll check, to digital software used by the nation’s largest banks, Abagnale’s contributions to the world of security are immeasurable.
As depicted in his bestselling book, celebrated Broadway play and Steven Spielberg’s film, Catch Me if You Can, Abagnale was one of the world’s most famous con men in his teens, exposing unprecedented revelations into insufficiencies in business and government safeguards. Abagnale’s experiences led to his 35+ year association with the FBI, where he frequently provides expertise to agents.
Apart from his memoir, Abagnale has authored The Art of the Steal, The Real U Guide to Identity Theft and Stealing Your Life, in which he provides in-depth analysis on white collar crime and identity theft.
With an eye on the evolving security landscape and the latest techniques developed by cyber criminals to commit fraud, identity theft and large-scale data breaches, Abagnale’s comprehensive perspective and knowledge provide audiences with insights critical to understanding today’s security challenges and threats, and strategies for safeguarding valuable information.
Frank Abagnale provides entertaining insight into his life as the notorious imposter of the 1960s; a thrilling story told in the award-winning movie and Broadway musical, Catch Me If You Can. By age 21, Abagnale was known as America’s most gifted con man, successfully impersonating an airline pilot, pediatrician, stockbroker, college professor, and assistant attorney general, all while cashing $2.5 million in forged checks. Audiences will experience an emotional roller coaster ride as motivational speaker Frank Abagnale describes his escapades and reveals how he learned to live on the right side of the law.
This speech is about 30 minutes long. He can do Q&A till fill in a 45-60 minutes slot.
Abagnale continually updates these techniques to help audiences stay ahead of cybercriminals, and his expertise has been praised by the FBI, other law enforcement agencies, corporations, associations and individuals across the country and around the globe. Known for his early life portrayed in the hit movie Catch Me If You Can, Abagnale takes the last third of his speech to share the fascinating and unforgettable story of his past — and his lesser-known path from parole to working relentlessly for more than 45 years to protect others from fraud. Audiences leave genuinely inspired by Abagnale’s deeply personal stories about what truly changed his life.
Funds stolen through fraud are almost never recovered, so fraud prevention is the best form of protection. Frank Abagnale takes you behind the scenes to show you how simple strategies can thwart today’s cybercriminals. With vivid examples he uses when training FBI personnel and other law enforcement agencies, Abagnale reveals how identity thieves work, why passwords aren’t keeping you safe, and why protecting yourself against scams has never been more important. Audiences praise his informative and entertaining sessions brimming with practical takeaways for attendees wanting to better protect themselves and their organizations from ever-increasing fraud. Abagnale presents an overview of the topics in a 35-minute PowerPoint presentation followed by 15-25 minutes of Q&A.
Frank Abagnale brings your audience up-to-date on the latest techniques and methods used in the crime of identity theft. Abagnale will give your organization an insider’s knowledge of the critically important topic of identity management. Based on his best-selling book, Stealing Your Life, chosen as one of the Top 30 Best Business Books for 2007, his in-depth look at the business of identity theft is invaluable to companies, corporations, financial institutions, small businesses and individuals.
This speech can be 60-90 minutes
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