Pete Canavan
Pete Canavan teaches others how to improve their online and offline safety in minutes, not years, through his unique blend of personal and professional experiences.
Author, speaker and security expert Pete Canavan has made it his mission to improve safety and security. Pete provides actionable tips, techniques and tactics that audiences can put to immediate use to enhance both their online security and offline safety. He makes businesses and individuals safer and more secure through his speaking, writing, coaching and consulting.
Through his IT company, PJC Services, LLC, he has been keeping his clients' systems, networks and accounts safe since 1995. He brings over 25 years of experience as an IT and cyber security consultant to organizations looking to reduce risk and liability, rapidly improve the safety and security of their employees, and develop a safer and more productive work environment through increased awareness and confidence, proper mindset, and attitude.
He also provides cybersecurity program development for SMBs through his "Black Belt Cybersecurity" online course and ongoing consulting to help ensure they are able to survive inevitable, ongoing and increasingly common cyberattacks.
Master Pete (he is a 5th degree black belt master in the Korean martial arts of Hapkido and Tae Kwon Do) has trained thousands of men, women and children of all ages in mental and physical self-defense techniques via in-person and virtual classes, workshops and private instruction. He is an expert in over a dozen traditional martial arts weapons, plus is an expert in modern weaponry.
Pete has spoken on stage before large audiences and has been featured on national and international media programs including NewsNation, and dozens of podcasts regarding his expertise on personal safety. He has been quoted and written about in major publications including the NY Post, Washington Post, USA Today and many others.
He has written five books on self-defense, safety and security.
Pete lives in Pennsylvania with his wife and their three sons.
Author, speaker and security expert Pete Canavan has made it his mission to improve safety and security. Pete provides actionable tips, techniques and tactics that audiences can put to immediate use to enhance both their online security and offline safety. He makes businesses and individuals safer and more secure through his speaking, writing, coaching and consulting.
Through his IT company, PJC Services, LLC, he has been keeping his clients' systems, networks and accounts safe since 1995. He brings over 25 years of experience as an IT and cyber security consultant to organizations looking to reduce risk and liability, rapidly improve the safety and security of their employees, and develop a safer and more productive work environment through increased awareness and confidence, proper mindset, and attitude.
He also provides cybersecurity program development for SMBs through his "Black Belt Cybersecurity" online course and ongoing consulting to help ensure they are able to survive inevitable, ongoing and increasingly common cyberattacks.
Master Pete (he is a 5th degree black belt master in the Korean martial arts of Hapkido and Tae Kwon Do) has trained thousands of men, women and children of all ages in mental and physical self-defense techniques via in-person and virtual classes, workshops and private instruction. He is an expert in over a dozen traditional martial arts weapons, plus is an expert in modern weaponry.
Pete has spoken on stage before large audiences and has been featured on national and international media programs including NewsNation, and dozens of podcasts regarding his expertise on personal safety. He has been quoted and written about in major publications including the NY Post, Washington Post, USA Today and many others.
He has written five books on self-defense, safety and security.
Pete lives in Pennsylvania with his wife and their three sons.
90 Days From Chaos To Control: How To Develop a Cybersecurity Plan In 7 Simple Steps
Format: 60 minute keynote up to 3 hour workshop (depending upon the level of detail required)
This program is perfect for:
- Businesses that need a plan for recovering from cyberattack
- C-suite level executives who need to ensure business continuity
The audience will leave with:
- The information they will need for how to value assets and assess...
The Warrior Mindset: Developing the Mental Tenacity to Break Through Obstacles & Limitations
Format: 45-60 minute keynote, workshop, or breakout session
This program is perfect for:
- Management / C-suite faced with challenges which require mental fortitude and tenacity
- Employees who work in high-stress environments
The audience will leave with:
- Learning what the “Warrior Mindset” is and how to develop this “never quit” perspective to...
Harnessing the Power of Generative AI to Enhance Cybersecurity – Pros and Cons
Format: 60 minute keynote, workshop, or breakout
This program is perfect for:
- Business owners, entrepreneurs and C-suite executives
- Employees in the tech space who want to understand more about AI
The audience will leave with:
- Knowing how GenAI can boost efficiency, automate security measures and provide in-depth analysis
- Knowing how GenAI can...
Cyber Security, Social Engineering Attacks and How To Secure Your Company
Format: 45-60 minute keynote, workshop, or breakout
This program is perfect for:
- Business owners, managers and C-suite executives in order to learn how to better secure their company
- Employees who can learn how to spot various types of social engineering and other types of cyber attacks
The audience will leave with:
- Knowing how to recognize different types...
