Robert Siciliano, CSP, CSI, CITRMS
Architect of the Strategic Human Firewall™. Robert Siciliano provides your members with practical tools to avoid cyberattacks.
Price range
- $12,000 - $15,000
Expert
- Cyber Security
- eCommerce
- Identity Theft
- Safety
- Social Networking/Media
- Spouse Programs
- Technology
Experience
- Computers
- Information Services
Career
- 31 Years
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About
Robert Siciliano CSP, CSI, CITRMS, Certified Speaking Professional, a prominent security expert, champions “security appreciation” over mere “security awareness” as the key to building The Strategic Human Firewall™.
Robert is a veteran security expert and private investigator with over 30 years of experience. As the architect of The Strategic Human Firewall™ a methodology designed to cure the Human Blindspot™ which is a human’s “default to trust”. He is the creator of the CSI Protection certification, he leads a comprehensive security training program that integrates Cyber, Social, Identity, and Personal Protection.
A #1 Best-Selling Amazon author of five books, Robert is a trusted media authority featured on CNN, Fox News, CNBC, MSNBC, ABC World News Tonight, and Good Morning America, as well as in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and Forbes. Beyond his work in security, he is a 14-time Boston Marathoner and serves as a Flotilla Staff Officer with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.
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Video Clips
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Topics
The Strategic Human Firewall™: Defending Against Deepfakes, AI, and Social Engineering
The digital perimeter has shifted from software to “wetware”—the human brain. As AI-driven social engineering becomes the new premier threat, the trust employees place in what they see and hear is your greatest vulnerability. This program addresses the Human Blindspot, the psychological instinct to trust that bypasses technical firewalls. Moving beyond dry compliance, Robert Siciliano fosters Security Appreciation to transform your workforce into a resilient defense layer capable of neutralizing deepfakes and synthetic identity fraud.Learning Objectives:
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Identify the mechanics of Generative AI Security and how scammers automate hyper-personalized “perfect lies.”
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Recognize the “Anatomy of Urgency” used in Voice Cloning Fraud and Business Email Compromise (BEC).
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Mitigate the Human Blindspot by rewiring instinctual “action bias” into analytical skepticism.
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Implement the Triple-A Protocol to execute mandated Out-of-Band Verification for all critical signals.
- Build Security Appreciation by connecting corporate defense to personal and family digital safety.
SMB’S: The Strategic Human Firewall™: Protecting SMBs from BEC and Wire Fraud
Small and Mid-sized Businesses (SMBs) are now the primary targets for sophisticated Business Email Compromise (BEC) and vendor fraud. As attackers leverage AI to craft “perfect lies,” technical filters alone cannot protect your bottom line. This program addresses the “Human Blindspot” where 95% of breaches occur, shifting employees from passive awareness to active Security Appreciation. By making security personal, we empower your team to defend the organization’s assets with the same vigilance they use to protect their own families. We move beyond generic compliance to build a Strategic Human Firewall™ that neutralizes deception at the point of interaction, ensuring your wire transfers and vendor communications remain untampered and secure.Learning Objectives:
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Identify BEC Red Flags: Recognize the “Anatomy of Urgency” and psychological manipulation used in vendor impersonation and wire fraud.
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Neutralize AI-Driven Deception: Detect synthetic media, voice cloning, and deepfake requests that bypass traditional email security.
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Master Out-of-Band Verification: Implement mandated “Triple-A” protocols to verify high-stakes financial requests through secondary, authenticated channels.
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Build Security Muscle Memory: Foster personal buy-in by teaching employees to secure their own financial lives, translating into professional vigilance.
- Establish a Governance Mindset: Shift the default organizational response from “trust” to “verify,” creating a resilient human sensor network.
MANUFACTURING/CONSTRUCTION: The Strategic Human Firewall™: Securing the Supply Chain and Production Line
In the manufacturing and construction sectors, downtime is a catastrophic financial loss. As IT and OT (Operational Technology) converge, ransomware groups target the “Human Blindspot” to freeze production lines and hijack project funding. This program transforms your workforce from a liability into The Strategic Human Firewall™, moving beyond dry compliance to build a culture of Security Appreciation. We focus on the high-stakes reality of vendor fraud, “double extortion” ransomware, and the psychological manipulation used to bypass technical perimeters. By rewiring employees to move from “default to trust” to a “verify everything” protocol, we protect your proprietary designs, supply chain integrity, and the physical safety of the job site from AI-driven deception.Learning Objectives:
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Neutralize Vendor Impersonation: Identify Business Email Compromise (BEC) tactics targeting supply chain payments and wire instructions.
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Secure the IT/OT Gap: Understand how social engineering on office systems can pivot to compromise factory floor machinery.
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Master Out-of-Band Verification: Execute the “Triple-A” protocol to authenticate high-value requests through secondary, validated channels.
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Prevent Ransomware Entry: Recognize the “Anatomy of Urgency” used to trick site managers and supervisors into bypassing security controls.
- Foster Professional Vigilance: Connect corporate defense to personal financial safety to ensure deep-rooted behavioral change.
C-SUITE: The Strategic Human Firewall™: Protecting Wealth Management and Financial Integrity
For the C-Suite and Board of Directors, the primary threat is no longer a virus—it is the “perfect lie.” As AI-driven social engineering targets high-value leadership through “Whaling” and executive impersonation, technical perimeters are easily bypassed by hacking the human psychological instinct to trust. This program addresses the Human Blindspot, the biological “action bias” that criminals weaponize to manufacture urgency and cloud executive judgment. By moving beyond traditional compliance toward Security Appreciation, Robert Siciliano transforms leadership teams into The Strategic Human Firewall™. Executives will learn to rewire their default response from “trust” to “verify,” ensuring that even the most sophisticated synthetic media and voice cloning attacks fail at the point of human interaction, protecting institutional assets and brand reputation.Learning Objectives:
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Identify Executive-Level AI Threats: Recognize the mechanics of deepfake personas and real-time voice cloning used in “Whaling” attacks.
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Neutralize Strategic Social Engineering: Understand how “synthetic media” is used to bypass biometric and technical authentication.
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Mitigate the Human Blindspot: Master techniques to transition from emotional “reaction” to analytical “verification” during high-pressure requests.
- Execute Triple-A Protocols: Implement mandated Out-of-Band (OOB) Verification as a permanent governance mindset for all critical signals.
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Testimonials
8 people have recommended this speaker
“We engaged Robert as our keynote speaker for our company’s annual Security Awareness Week and he shared four highly engaging and easily applicable presentations with more than 4,000 global employees. As an information security professional, I know firsthand how difficult it can be to take very conceptual threats and make them relevant to a large audience. Robert’s storytelling abilities and his direct style made him easily relatable to our people. We received outstanding feedback and requests from employees to share Robert’s presentations with their families and friends.”
“You did a fine job and had the audience laughing and interacting with you!”
“Your ability to engage the audience is truly impressive!”
“I have received many positive comments… you did a great job!”
“Everyone was, and still is buzzing about your presentation!”
“Robert was a great speaker. He spoke from experience and you can tell he has a great passion for helping others. I can't believe this class was 6 hours long... time flew by! The information was awesome and definitely thought provoking. I'm excited to get my Ripple Button, another layer of security that far exceeds having someone know where you are or "call me if you need me"... THIS is far superior to anything else! GREAT CLASS!!! I look forward to my next open house while having this level of protection with me!”
“I completely enjoyed the cyber security presentation today. I found it very beneficial and applicable to my RE/MAX business and my personal life.”
“In another life I worked in the IT security world. Now as a REALTOR® with RE/MAX I attended Robert's CSI ProtectNow® virtual certification class. As I am very familiar with the topics, I can report that his information is solid & topical for real estate professionals and for your personal life too! I would suggest his security classes to my contemporaries and family alike.”