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Peter Warmka

Peter Warmka

Ex CIA undercover officer

Expert on cybersecurity, social media, social engineering, human hacking

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"Our attendees were literally on the edge of their seats as Peter demonstrated numerous examples of social engineering techniques utilized by spies and other threat actors to breach security. We hope to get him back for future conferences."
Jacquie Brooks, SHRM-SCP, SHRM, NCCER Master TrainerDirector of Human Resources, S.I. Goldman Company, Inc.

Areas of Expertise

Peter is available for training, consulting and speaking engagements, with notable expertise in the following areas:

  • Intelligence, clandestine operations
  • Security, counterterrorism
  • Inspiring, motivating
  • Cybersecurity, technology
  • Performance improvement, sales

Peter's Background

Peter Warmka is a former Senior Intelligence Officer with the CIA with over 20 years experience in breaching the security of organizations around the world.

Peter is passionate about using his expertise in helping city, state and federal government entities, non-profits, academic institutes, private companies and individuals to safeguard their sensitive proprietary and / or personal data. He's the Founder of Orlando-based firm, Counterintelligence Institute, LLC, and an adjunct Professor at Webster University’s Masters Cybersecurity Program.

Peter authored Confessions of a CIA Spy — The Art of Human Hacking, and is a sought-after conference speaker and podcast guest, as well as the author of numerous publications on social engineering and the manipulation of insiders.

Presentation Examples

  • Confessions of a CIA Spy — The Art of Human Hacking
  • Wealth Preservation and Privacy in a World of Deception and Manipulation
  • Social Media Fraud — Meet the Avatar

Partnership Examples

  • HR Florida 2020
  • Florida Association of Governmental Fleet Administrators
  • Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
  • Black Pearl Intelligence
  • Public Relations Society of America
  • The SWAT Club | WhyCI Inc.

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“For many of our attendees, Eric's presentation was the highlight. He was engaging, animated, charming and able to extract important and relevant business lessons from his experience with the FBI. I'd recommend him as a speaker at any corporate event.”
John FullerPresident & CEO, Johnny RocketsEx FBI counterintelligence operative, Eric O'Neill
“One of the most highly decorated CIA field operations officers of his generation... if people knew the work he has done in the shadows of the Middle East, Europe, and Russia, they would sleep easier at night.”
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