Nicole Perlroth

Nicole Perlroth

Keynote Speaker: NYT Bestselling Cybersecurity Author & CISA Advisor; Host of "To Catch a Thief" Podcast

Nicole Perlroth Biography

Nicole Perlroth is recognized for her expertise in cybersecurity, having spent more than a decade as the lead cybersecurity, digital espionage, and sabotage reporter for The New York Times. Her investigative reporting covered Russian cyber intrusions into nuclear plants, airports, elections, and petrochemical facilities; North Korea's cyberattacks on movie studios, banks, and hospitals; Iranian operations targeting oil companies, banks, critical infrastructure, and presidential campaigns; and extensive Chinese cyberattacks on critical U.S. infrastructure and businesses, including a prolonged breach of The New York Times. Perlroth's work exposing hacking divisions within China's People's Liberation Army contributed to the first U.S. hacking charges against Chinese military members and earned her the Best in Business Award from the Society of American Business Editors and Writers. Her investigation with Azam Ahmed into commercial spyware use in Mexico was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize.

Perlroth authored the book "This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends," which examines the cyber arms trade and the evolving landscape of global cyber warfare. The New York Times bestseller received the FT McKinsey Best Business Book of the Year Award, the Arthur J. Ross Award for Foreign Policy, and was inducted into the Cybersecurity Canon Hall of Fame. The book was optioned for both scripted television and documentary film. Perlroth's reporting contributed to U.S. government indictments of state-sponsored hackers and the exposure and blacklisting of multiple spyware companies.

After her journalism career, Perlroth joined the advisory committee of the Homeland Security Department's cybersecurity defense agency, CISA, and participated in the Council on Foreign Relations' Cyber Task Force, where she contributed to the development of U.S. cyber foreign policy. She is a founding partner of Silver Buckshot Ventures, a cyber mission fund, and a venture partner at Ballistic Ventures, a cybersecurity venture firm. Perlroth advises several cybersecurity startups and educates Fortune 500 boards on cyber risk management.

Perlroth has expanded her cybersecurity storytelling through her podcast series, including the documentary podcast "To Catch a Thief: North Koreans On Our Payroll," which investigates North Korea's global labor pipeline and its financial support for the regime's nuclear weapons program. The series follows a previous season focused on Chinese hacking, which ranked among the top five Apple documentary podcasts. The podcast received a Tribeca X Award.

Perlroth's work has appeared in publications such as The New Yorker, The Economist, Wired, Forbes, CNN, PBS, NPR, Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, NBC's Meet The Press, and MSNBC's The Rachel Maddow Show. She has delivered keynotes for TED, the State Department, the World Bank, the Munich Security Conference, RSA, and the Council on Foreign Relations. Perlroth has lectured at Princeton University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Harvard Kennedy School, the Naval War College, and the University of California, Berkeley, and served as the inaugural Journalist in Residence for the University of Texas Strauss Center's Journalism and World Affairs program. A graduate of Princeton University and Stanford University, Perlroth continues to contribute to discussions on technology, national security, and global conflict.

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Nicole Perlroth Videos

Cybersecurity & Weapons of Cyberwar | Lex Fridman Podcast #266
Nicole Perlroth presents This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends in ...
At Home with Literati: Nicole Perlroth & Glenn Kramon

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Nicole Perlroth is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Cybersecurity, Author and Technology. The estimated speaking fee range to book Nicole Perlroth for live events is $50,000 - $100,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Nicole Perlroth generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Rachel Wilson, Rachel Tobac and Eric O'Neill. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Nicole Perlroth for an upcoming event.

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Nicole Perlroth Videos

Cybersecurity & Weapons of Cyberwar | Lex Fridman Podcast #266
Nicole Perlroth presents This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends in ...
At Home with Literati: Nicole Perlroth & Glenn Kramon
McNally Jackson Presents: Nicole Perlroth with Elizabeth Harris ...
The Future of the Cyberweapons Arms Race w/ Nicole Perlroth - MR ...

Nicole Perlroth Reviews

  • ISC2 - Oct 23 2024

  • CyberSheath - Jul 19 2024

  • GovExec - Apr 04 2024

  • Everyone loved Nicole and we got very positive feedback!
    Charles Schwab - Oct 17 2022

  • Berkshire Partners - Oct 12 2022

  • How do I book Nicole Perlroth to speak at my event?

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  • How much does it cost to book Nicole Perlroth for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Nicole Perlroth, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Nicole Perlroth are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Nicole Perlroth, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Nicole Perlroth speak about?

    Nicole Perlroth is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Cybersecurity, Author, Technology, Innovation, Computer Science, Security & Defense, World Affairs, Women, Women's History Month, Influential Women and Female Leadership.
  • Where does Nicole Perlroth travel from?

    Nicole Perlroth generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Nicole Perlroth?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Nicole Perlroth for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Nicole Perlroth for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Nicole Perlroth or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

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