John Iannarelli | SpeakerHub

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Bio

John Iannarelli served for more than 20 years as an FBI Special Agent and was also the Bureau’s national spokesperson. His investigative work included the Oklahoma City Bombing, the 9/11 attack, the shooting of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, the Sony hack, numerous bank robberies, kidnappings, and other assorted crimes. He is the recipient of the FBI Director’s Distinguished Service Award, as well as an Honorary Doctorate of Computer Science. John is a former San Diego Police Officer and graduate of the University of San Diego School of Law, having also completed international studies at Oxford, England. In addition to being a national news on-air consultant, he is an attorney, the author of five books and a highly sought-after keynote speaker. John is a Certified Special Professional (CSP®) by the National Speakers Association. He has presented to numerous Fortune 500 companies, domestic and international audiences, the United Nations, and the Vatican, where he has personally met on several occasions with Pope Francis.

Current position (1)

FBI Special Agent (Ret.)

JI Consulting Group

Achievements (1)

Honorary PhD in Computer Science

Awarded for my work in the field of cyber investigations.

Presentations

Presentations (5)

Cybersecurity for Business

Why rob a bank when a criminal can steal far more while sitting in front of a computer? Beyond just money, the sensitive personal information of both employees and clients is attractive to the cyber thief. Additionally, remote work technologies like Zoom and webinars have provided cybercriminals with new ways to disrupt business and steal what is yours. Sadly, every year millions become victims because they did not know how to protect themselves from cybercrime. By using examples of actual FBI cases, John reveals the ways you and your business can be vulnerable to a cyberattack, the threats inherent with remote technologies, and how you can protect yourself. Key takeaways: (1) The latest cyber vulnerabilities. (2) How to avoid becoming a victim. (3) What to do if a cybercriminal does attack.

Active Shooter Awareness and Preparedness

Hear the behind the scenes stories of many of the most recent mass shootings, how they happened, how they were planned, how law enforcement responded, and important clues that could potentially prevent future such tragedies. The presenter has responded to two school shootings and the shooting of Congresswoman Gabriel Giffords. John was also present in Las Vegas when the Mandalay Bay shooting occurred, where he then served as an on-air Law Enforcement consultant for the Fox News Channel, CNN NBC, and other national news programs, giving him inside access to the crime scene. This access, in
addition his having responded to numerous other critical incidents as an FBI Agent and police officer, gives John unique knowledge insights that he shares with his audience.
Key Takeaways:
(1) Being able to protect yourself and family should an active shooter situation occur.
(2) Warning indicators to identify those who plan such attacks.
(3) Key steps to take during an attack to stay safe, and what t

How to Spot a Terrorist Before It’s Too Late

How often have we heard the phrase “If you see something, say something.” However, when has anyone ever told us what we should pay attention to see? John answers this question, sharing how you can help prevent the next terrorist attack by noticing a few simple indicators to identify someone who might be planning an act of terrorism. The audience will hear behind-the-scenes stories, not otherwise discussed with the public, detailing some of the most infamous acts of terrorism
that have impacted the United States, including the Oklahoma City Bombing, 9/11, and the Orlando Airport shooting, just to name a few. Likewise, the audience will also learn of attempted attacks that were prevented that the public never knew happened.

Key Takeaways:
(1) Be able to protect yourself and your family if you are amid a terrorist or active shooter event.
(2) Being able to spot a terrorism planning event before it is too late.
(3) Know what to do to keep yourself safe.

Business Lessons Learned Through the FBI

Through the storytelling of FBI investigations, the audience will hear the lessons learned that apply to today’s business world. John shares inside stories from behind the scenes not otherwise shared with the public, detailing high-profile cases, such as 9/11, the shooting of Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, the Enron collapse, and more. Likewise, the audience will also hear valuable insights from other investigations never before discussed outside of the FBI. As is often the case with law enforcement situations, the audience will find this valuable presentation equally informative and frequently entertaining.

Key Takeaways:
(1) Identify the skills necessary for leadership.
(2) learn to recognize leading by example.
(3) leverage the skill sets of your employees so that they may succeed.

Bank Robbery Prevention and Response

In the words of bank robber William Sutton when asked why he robs banks; “Because that where the money is.” Banks have always been an attractive target for criminals and will continue to be for the foreseeable future. John shares the ways banks are commonly robbed, steps you can take to prevent and deter robberies, and how to best assist the responding law enforcement.

Key Takeaways:
(1) Understand the various methods by which institutions are robbed.
(2) Learn the warning signs that a robbery is imminent.
(3) Know what to do both before and after a robbery to mitigate the risk.