Ben Owen

Ben Owen is a global ‘hunter’ in the Australian, British and U.S. versions of the hit TV show ‘Hunted’.

Hunted is the BAFTA-nominated and Grierson award-winning TV show which has been airing for over six years.

Ben features as the Head of Intelligence on the Australian version, and he was previously ‘The Boss’ on the U.K. version.

Hunter Ben assimilates vast amounts of intelligence and turns it into actionable tactical plans to ensure the success of the hunting team. The show has been aired worldwide and is growing in strength and popularity. Ben also appears on several other TV productions and news channels discussing global operational and security issues.

Off-screen, Ben is an internationally recognised expert in covert operations, surveillance and online investigations. He has over 17 years of experience working at the very height of national security, military operations, and the private sector.

Ben specialises in leading covert operations to combat counter-terrorism, counter-proliferation, counter-espionage operations and attacks against the U.K. and its allies.

Ben’s primary role was to lead, direct and manage covert operational teams to gather intelligence against individuals and groups of national security in very high-paced and pressured environments. Ben was integral in thwarting many high-profile terrorist cells and attack planning operations.

Before joining the British intelligence services, Ben was a British military sniper. He served in Cyprus and Kuwait and deployed on the first missions over the border into Iraq in GWII, aged 19 years old.

Ben now works as a cybersecurity and intelligence expert and consults across the globe on how to utilise and leverage intelligence sources in investigations and how to keep yourself safe in the digitally complex and vulnerable world in which we live. He also discusses threat landscapes in the digital and physical space and how remote workforces can stay safe online.

Ben Owen Hunted– Keynote Speaker:

With extensive experience across a broad range of public and private sector work and his significant achievements as a Sniper and as a British Intelligence officer – Ben delivers insightful keynote speeches across the globe to various groups, teams and organisations.

Speaking topics include:

• Cybersecurity
• Internet Investigations
• Living in a Digital World
• Resilience
• Teamwork
• Leadership
• Risk
• Motivation
• Intelligence Gathering
• Counter-Terrorism
• Working in Pressured Environments

Cyber Spies v Cyber-Criminals

How to Keep Safe in the Modern Digital World

Ben Owen will present engaging case studies and insights into the world of intelligence gathering, cyber-crime, and how we are vulnerable on the web.

He will also be sharing essential guidance on keeping yourself and businesses safe from the exponential rise in cyber-criminal activities.

This highly interactive talk is for anyone looking to:

• Gain an insight into the exciting world of digital crime and espionage.
• Enhance their cybersecurity knowledge.
• Reward their staff with an exciting talk and enhance learning.

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

“A highly interactive masterclass delivered by ben, highly recommended.”

“Blown away with how Ben demonstrated how vulnerable we are on the web.”