Ben Owen

Former British Intelligence Officer, Head of Intelligence on the Channel 4 Series Hunted & Celebrity Hunted

  • Head of Intelligence on the Channel 4 Series Hunted & Celebrity Hunted
  • Former British Intelligence Officer
  • Former British military sniper

When Ben Owen is booked for events, they are known to discuss the following speaking topics:

‘Hunted’ a Global TV Show – Ben provides an incredible overview of the concept and the thrill of the ‘chase’. He discusses mindsets, what makes good hunters and fugitives alike and whether you can really ‘disappear’ in today’s surveillance states.
How Safe Are You Online? – Ben demonstrates a live hacking session where he illustrates just how much data we all give away each day. From leaving your house for work in the morning to the moment you return, you leave 100’s of digital breadcrumbs to be found by the bad guys.
Digital Data in the Modern World – Ben discusses how the digital landscape has changed significantly post pandemic. Companies are now mostly remote, around 75% in fact, but with remote work forces comes danger, but how do we stay safe?
Leadership – Ben has been a leader since the age of 19 where he was thrusted into leading sensitive military operations as a sniper. He then led operational teams to gather intelligence on some of the world’s most dangerous people. He will discuss numerous situations where leadership skills have been tested and impart knowledge and experiences.
Cyber Spies Vs Cyber Criminals – In a digitally complex and dangerous world, the rise of cyber-crime is huge. Ben discusses how we can all remain safe and spot the signs of a cyber-criminal attempting to hack into your digital life.

Best known for his starring role in Channel 4’s Hunted and Celebrity Hunted, Ben Owen is a renowned cyber security expert with extensive knowledge in training and development, counter fraud, and covert operations. Showcasing his intelligence in the series, he creates extensive plans to gain success for the ‘hunters’. With over 17 years of industry experience before starting the show, Ben’s insights are highly valued throughout the industry and with a passion for educating a wider audience on many tech topics, he is an ideal speaker to hire for events ranging from tech conferences to corporate evenings.

An admired expert in covert operations, online investigations, and surveillance, Ben has worked in many high-pressure roles at the heart of national security and military operations. His main role was to lead, direct and manage operational teams to gather information about individuals and groups of national security, Ben gained the ability to adjust to high-paced, high-pressure environments throughout his career. Assisting several high-profile terrorist attack operations, his strategic mindset continues to inspire many cyber security experts to this day.

Before joining the British intelligence services, Ben served as a British military sniper. At the age of 19, he was deployed on his first mission over the border into Iraq. With a clear vision towards success, Ben ensured that all roles that he has fulfilled have been performed to the best of his ability. Passionate to make a positive impact, his intelligence is unmatched within the industry and his role in the military allowed him to develop a dedication which is now inspiring millions of specialists in the tech world.

An expert in his field, Ben has become a highly sought-after speaker for many events as he aims to deliver insightful speeches in a way that engages audiences fully on important technology topics such as how to stay safe online, digital data in the modern world and many more. From working in the military to staring on a global TV show, Ben’s expertise span across many different industries, making him an ideal choice to entertain audiences with many different backgrounds. When looking for a passionate cyber security speaker, do not hesitate in hiring Ben Owen!

In October 2023 we sat down virtually with Ben Owen and discussed how AI will impact Cyber Security both positively and negatively. Watch our Exclusive Interview with Ben Owen.

Official Testimonials

Ben Owen is regularly booked to engage audiences at events, read their latest feedback below:

“I just wanted to let you know Ben was a huge hit yesterday and was a real pleasure to have! He genuinely is a lovely guy and even managed to have a few gins with us after his talk – I am sure he was parched answering all of the questions he had from our audience, which is really great as it means our guys were clearly engaged. We all loved him and he is absolutely hilarious, so thank you for introducing us. Thank you again for all of your efforts – a great team!” 

4Secure

“Ben was really liked! He really grabbed everyone’s interest! Thank you so much for all your help!”

City Of London Council

“We didn’t think a virtual talk would be as engaging, wow – we were wrong! Top class”

Richard, CPO

“A highly interactive masterclass delivered by Ben, highly recommend”

Mark, AXA

“Literally blown away with how Ben demonstrated how vulnerable we are on the web”

Sarah

To enquire about Ben Owen for your event or corporate function, simply contact us via agent@cyber-security-speakers.com or call a booking agent on 0203 0070 318.