Shawnee Delaney
Shawnee Delaney's insider knowledge can help businesses prevent costly mistakes and data breaches.
Why you should book Shawnee Delaney for your next event
- Gain actionable insights from a former spy and security expert to help your business stay ahead of the curve.
- Discover how to prevent insider threats and protect your business from costly security breaches with expert advice from Shawnee Delaney.
- Shawnee Delaney has over a decade of experience in human intelligence operations and insider threat prevention, making her a valuable asset to any business.
As a decorated Clandestine Services Officer, former DHS officer, and CEO of Vaillance Group, Shawnee brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. With her expertise in insider threat prevention, cyber security, and leadership, she can provide actionable insights to help your business stay ahead of the curve. Book Shawnee Delaney for your next event and discover how her motivational speeches can transform your team's mindset and drive success for your organization.
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Keynotes
Keynote by speaker Shawnee Delaney: Beyond Firewalls: Understanding Human Risk in Cybersecurity
This presentation will provide an overview on what the term "insider threat" actually encompasses, from unintentional acts to malicious acts, and everything in between. It will provide details and case studies on malicious insider acts, psychological motivations of a malicious actor, and the Critical Pathway. The Critical Pathway, as identified by Shaw and Sellers, explains how personal predispositions, stressors, and concerning behaviors can lead up to Insider Threat-like behaviors and/or malicious acts. In addition, this presentation will discuss:
How the human factor impacts organizations.
How your company's culture can affect insider threat.
How both spies and social engineers work similarly to target you and your employees to gain access to your organization's most sensitive data.
How one's personal motivations and vulnerabilities can leave their organization vulnerable.
How organizations can establish an employment lifecycle program in order to understand important interdependencies. touchpoints, interactions, and gaps in insider protection strategies.
How the human factor impacts organizations.
How your company's culture can affect insider threat.
How both spies and social engineers work similarly to target you and your employees to gain access to your organization's most sensitive data.
How one's personal motivations and vulnerabilities can leave their organization vulnerable.
How organizations can establish an employment lifecycle program in order to understand important interdependencies. touchpoints, interactions, and gaps in insider protection strategies.
Keynote by speaker Shawnee Delaney: The Art of Espionage: Understanding the Fundamentals of Spycraft
Espionage is real and is all around us. Think you would never be recruited as a spy? Think again. In this presentation you will learn from a former Case Officer - a Spy - how she used to target and recruit people just like you. From elicitation at airport gates to surveillance of unwitting people, hear the tricks and techniques she leveraged against various targets of all walks of life and how you can prepare if you suspect you are ever approached.
This talk covers both human and cyber security tactics used and addresses how today’s malicious actors including hackers, nation states, and organized criminal groups, use the same techniques as spies.
This talk covers both human and cyber security tactics used and addresses how today’s malicious actors including hackers, nation states, and organized criminal groups, use the same techniques as spies.
Keynote by speaker Shawnee Delaney: Stealing Innovation: Understanding the Threat of Corporate Espionage & Intellectual Property Theft
Given by a former spy, this talk provides details on the different types of espionage and how they can affect your organization. It will cover industrial espionage, corporate espionage, and foreign espionage in detail, offering examples of motivations to conduct espionage, costs, how spies are recruited, and case studies on various threat actors.
Keynote by speaker Shawnee Delaney: From Onboarding to Offboarding: Mastering the Art of Employment Lifecycle Management
An employee’s lifecycle encompasses several stages throughout their career. This begins with recruitment and concludes with resignation, retirement, or termination. This talk addresses how organizations can establish an employment lifecycle program in order to give employees consistency throughout their careers and teaches you how to prevent insider threats as a result. It also provides a framework to understand important interdependencies, touchpoints, interactions, and gaps in insider protection strategies.
It will cover:
What is an insider threat?
What is employment lifecycle management?
How the human factor impacts organizations
Best practices for mitigating insider threat by managing the employment lifecycle
It will cover:
What is an insider threat?
What is employment lifecycle management?
How the human factor impacts organizations
Best practices for mitigating insider threat by managing the employment lifecycle
Keynote by speaker Shawnee Delaney: The Invisible Threat: Safeguarding Intellectual Property and Trade Secrets against Malicious Actors
There are a variety of motivations for conducting theft of intellectual property and/or trade secrets. This talk will cover the various types of Intellectual property theft, differences between intellectual property, trade secrets, and protected information. It will include suggestions for how to better protect this information and what threats are targeting it, including hackers, nation states, insider threats, and technical threats.
In addition, this presentation will discuss:
How the human factor impacts organizations.
Psychological aspects of a malicious actor.
How both spies and social engineers work similarly to target you and your employees to gain access to your organization's most sensitive data.
How one's personal motivations and vulnerabilities can leave their organization vulnerable.
How organizations can establish an employment lifecycle program in order to understand important interdependencies, touchpoints, interactions, and gaps in insider protection strategies.
In addition, this presentation will discuss:
How the human factor impacts organizations.
Psychological aspects of a malicious actor.
How both spies and social engineers work similarly to target you and your employees to gain access to your organization's most sensitive data.
How one's personal motivations and vulnerabilities can leave their organization vulnerable.
How organizations can establish an employment lifecycle program in order to understand important interdependencies, touchpoints, interactions, and gaps in insider protection strategies.
Keynote by speaker Shawnee Delaney: From Espionage to Entrepreneurship: Lessons Learned as a Spy Turned Business Owner
In this talk Shawnee will cover the challenges of being an entrepreneur and how she overcame them while starting two new businesses. Drawing from her expertise in the cybersecurity and human intelligence worlds Shawnee will share techniques she uses daily in her business to mitigate risks, manage the employment lifecycle, conduct research, build networks and gain other business-related skills - all tools she learned and honed while conducting espionage around the world.
Finally, Shawnee will review some common threats that entrepreneurs shouldn't overlook and share personal stories of her background and new challenges in starting a second new company that aims to be a disruptor in an industry that has never been addressed before!
Finally, Shawnee will review some common threats that entrepreneurs shouldn't overlook and share personal stories of her background and new challenges in starting a second new company that aims to be a disruptor in an industry that has never been addressed before!
Keynote by speaker Shawnee Delaney: Locked Out: Navigating the Growing Threat of Ransomware Attacks
This course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of ransomware, a type of malware that encrypts victim's files and demands a ransom payment in exchange for the decryption key. Ransomware has become one of the most pervasive and damaging forms of cybercrime, with attacks on individuals, businesses, and governments on the rise.
Audiences will learn about the various types of ransomware, how they work, and the methods used by attackers to deliver and spread ransomware. The talk will also cover prevention strategies and best practices for identifying and mitigating insider threats, detecting and preventing ransomware infections, and responding to ransomware attacks.
Audiences will learn about the various types of ransomware, how they work, and the methods used by attackers to deliver and spread ransomware. The talk will also cover prevention strategies and best practices for identifying and mitigating insider threats, detecting and preventing ransomware infections, and responding to ransomware attacks.
Keynote by speaker Shawnee Delaney: The Stress Connection: How Stress Can Create Insider Threats
Stress is a common factor in our daily lives, and it can have significant impacts on our emotional, mental, and physical well-being. However, stress can also have unintended consequences in the workplace, including creating an environment that fosters insider threats. This talk will explore the relationship between stress and insider threats, and strategies for mitigating this often-overlooked risk.
Through a combination of real-world examples, research studies, and case studies, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how stress can lead to insider threats, including unintentional and malicious insider behavior. The talk will examine the factors that contribute to stress in the workplace, including job dissatisfaction, work overload, and lack of support. Attendees will also learn about the different types of insider threats, the warning signs of insider threats, and the damage they can cause to organizations.
The talk will conclude with practical strategies for mitigating insider threats caused by stress. Attendees will learn about best practices for identifying and addressing workplace stress, promoting employee well-being, and creating a positive work environment that reduces the risk of insider threats. The talk will also cover the importance of creating a culture of awareness and vigilance to help prevent and detect insider threats before they cause harm.
Overall, this talk will provide attendees with valuable insights into the often-overlooked relationship between stress and insider threats. Attendees will gain practical strategies for mitigating this risk, helping them to create a more secure and productive workplace for their organizations.
Through a combination of real-world examples, research studies, and case studies, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how stress can lead to insider threats, including unintentional and malicious insider behavior. The talk will examine the factors that contribute to stress in the workplace, including job dissatisfaction, work overload, and lack of support. Attendees will also learn about the different types of insider threats, the warning signs of insider threats, and the damage they can cause to organizations.
The talk will conclude with practical strategies for mitigating insider threats caused by stress. Attendees will learn about best practices for identifying and addressing workplace stress, promoting employee well-being, and creating a positive work environment that reduces the risk of insider threats. The talk will also cover the importance of creating a culture of awareness and vigilance to help prevent and detect insider threats before they cause harm.
Overall, this talk will provide attendees with valuable insights into the often-overlooked relationship between stress and insider threats. Attendees will gain practical strategies for mitigating this risk, helping them to create a more secure and productive workplace for their organizations.
Shawnee Delaney
Safeguarding Critical Infrastructure: Expert Strategies
As a former DHS officer and combat zone leader, Shawnee Delaney has extensive experience in critical infrastructure protection and insider threat prevention. She has built Insider Threat programs for major Fortune 500 companies, helping them to prevent costly security breaches and safeguard their business from potential risks. Her expertise in cyber security and industrial control systems has been sought after by organizations around the world.
Shawnee Delaney is known for her dynamic and engaging keynote speeches that provide practical tips and strategies to help businesses succeed. She has a unique perspective on industrial-organizational psychology, which she uses to help companies create healthy work environments that promote productivity and employee satisfaction. Her speeches are designed to inspire and motivate your team, helping them to reach their full potential and achieve success.
Booking Shawnee Delaney for your next event is an investment in the success of your organization. With her deep expertise in security, leadership, and industrial-organizational psychology, Shawnee can provide valuable insights and actionable strategies that can help your business stay ahead of the curve. Her speeches are tailored to the specific needs of your organization, ensuring that your team gets the knowledge and tools they need to drive success.
In addition to her impressive background and expertise, Shawnee Delaney is a highly engaging and dynamic speaker who is sure to captivate your audience. Her speeches are interactive and designed to promote engagement and discussion, ensuring that your team leaves with practical takeaways that they can immediately implement in their work.
Book Shawnee Delaney for your next event and discover how her motivational speeches can transform your team's mindset and drive success for your organization. With her unique blend of expertise, experience, and motivational skills, Shawnee is the perfect keynote speaker for any business looking to stay ahead of the curve and drive success.
Shawnee Delaney is known for her dynamic and engaging keynote speeches that provide practical tips and strategies to help businesses succeed. She has a unique perspective on industrial-organizational psychology, which she uses to help companies create healthy work environments that promote productivity and employee satisfaction. Her speeches are designed to inspire and motivate your team, helping them to reach their full potential and achieve success.
Booking Shawnee Delaney for your next event is an investment in the success of your organization. With her deep expertise in security, leadership, and industrial-organizational psychology, Shawnee can provide valuable insights and actionable strategies that can help your business stay ahead of the curve. Her speeches are tailored to the specific needs of your organization, ensuring that your team gets the knowledge and tools they need to drive success.
In addition to her impressive background and expertise, Shawnee Delaney is a highly engaging and dynamic speaker who is sure to captivate your audience. Her speeches are interactive and designed to promote engagement and discussion, ensuring that your team leaves with practical takeaways that they can immediately implement in their work.
Book Shawnee Delaney for your next event and discover how her motivational speeches can transform your team's mindset and drive success for your organization. With her unique blend of expertise, experience, and motivational skills, Shawnee is the perfect keynote speaker for any business looking to stay ahead of the curve and drive success.
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