Ben Owen

Co-Founder - The OSINT Group | CyberSpy | International Keynote Speaker

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Ben Owen 's Biography

Ben Owen is an internationally recognised intelligence professional and keynote speaker with more than 25 years’ experience operating across military, government intelligence, and commercial environments.A former British military sniper and intelligence officer, Ben spent a decade working within British intelligence before moving into the private sector, where he now specialises in cyber-enabled intelligence collection, digital investigations, and threat analysis. He is the co-founder of The OSINT Group, a specialist consultancy that helps organisations and individuals understand and reduce the risks created by their digital footprint.Ben works globally with law enforcement, military units, intelligence teams, and private organisations, delivering intelligence-led assessments, investigations, and training. His work focuses on how hostile actors exploit online data to conduct cyber attacks, fraud, surveillance, and targeted operations — often long before a breach or incident is detected.He is also a regular television contributor, appearing across the Australian, British, and American versions of Hunted, applying professional intelligence methodology to real-world pursuit and evasion challenges.

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Beyond Cyber Keynote by Ben Owen

Ex-Special Forces Sniper Reveals How Hackers Really Track You | ft. Ben Owen | GISEC 2025

Beyond Cyber Insight by Ben Owen

Ben Owen Hunted Channel 4, sniper and british intelligence star and keynote speaker

Ben Owen - Hunted (Channel 4), sniper and british intelligence star!

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Ben Owen Keynote Topics

Cyber Security in the Modern World

As digital threats grow, Ben shares practical tips to protect company assets. He uses his vast experience in cyber security to help.

Leadership in High-Stakes Situations

Ben's experience in covert operations gives him a special view on leadership. He offers important insights for business leaders.

‘Hunted’ A Global TV Show

Ben Owen takes audiences behind the scenes of the hit TV show Hunted, where intelligence, surveillance, and strategy collide. He shares how the show’s tactics mirror real-world covert operations. This talk highlights the balance of entertainment and authentic intelligence work. Audiences leave with a new perspective on resilience, teamwork, and staying one step ahead.

How Safe Are You Online?

In this session, Ben exposes the hidden risks of today’s digital world. He shows how easily personal and corporate data can be targeted and exploited. The talk offers practical strategies to protect yourself and your organisation. Audiences gain a sharper awareness of online safety in an increasingly vulnerable landscape.

Digital Data In The Modern World

Ben explains how digital footprints shape investigations, business intelligence, and personal security. He reveals how governments, companies, and criminals leverage data in powerful ways. The talk brings clarity to the unseen influence of data in everyday life. Audiences leave equipped to make smarter, safer digital choices.

Leadership

Drawing from years leading covert teams under extreme pressure, Ben shares what authentic leadership looks like. He explores how resilience, decisiveness, and clear communication can change outcomes. This talk connects lessons from national security to the corporate world. It inspires leaders to step up with courage and adaptability.

Cyber Spies Vs. Cyber Criminals

In this engaging session, Ben compares the tactics of state-backed spies and modern cyber criminals. He explains how their methods differ, overlap, and evolve in the digital arms race. The talk highlights the threats businesses and individuals face every day. Audiences learn how to stay alert and defend against both.

Ben Owen 's Biography

Ben Owen is an internationally recognised intelligence professional and keynote speaker with more than 25 years’ experience operating across military, government intelligence, and commercial environments.

A former British military sniper and intelligence officer, Ben spent a decade working within British intelligence before moving into the private sector, where he now specialises in cyber-enabled intelligence collection, digital investigations, and threat analysis. He is the co-founder of The OSINT Group, a specialist consultancy that helps organisations and individuals understand and reduce the risks created by their digital footprint.

Ben works globally with law enforcement, military units, intelligence teams, and private organisations, delivering intelligence-led assessments, investigations, and training. His work focuses on how hostile actors exploit online data to conduct cyber attacks, fraud, surveillance, and targeted operations — often long before a breach or incident is detected.

He is also a regular television contributor, appearing across the Australian, British, and American versions of Hunted, applying professional intelligence methodology to real-world pursuit and evasion challenges.

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Ben Owen testimonials

4Secure Cyber Company

"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 - great team!" -

City of London Council

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

Richard Aitman

CPO

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

Mark Whittle

AXA

A highly interactive masterclass delivered by Ben, highly recommended”

Sarah Goodison

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

Corien. Dicker Dat

I wanted to say a huge thanks from the Dicker Data team – that was an awesome presentation. Ben's presentation was direct – straight to the point and set things up perfectly for our other speaker,