Frank Abagnale will bring Secure360 Conference participants updated on the latest techniques and methods used in the crime of identity theft. Abagnale will present an insider’s knowledge of the critically important topic of identity management. Based on his best-selling book, “Stealing Your Life”, chosen as one of the Top 30 Best Business Books for 2007, his in-depth look at the business of identity theft is invaluable to companies, corporations, financial institutions, small businesses and individuals.
About Frank Abagnale
Frank W. Abagnale is one of the world’s most respected authorities on forgery, embezzlement and secure documents. For over 36 years he has worked with, advised and consulted with hundreds of financial institutions, corporations and government agencies around the world.
Mr. Abagnale’s rare blend of knowledge and expertise began more than 40 years ago when he was known as one of the world’s most famous con men. This was depicted most graphically in his best-selling book, “Catch Me If You Can”, a film of which was also made, directed by Steven Spielberg with Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks. The Tony-Award winning musical, “Catch Me if You Can”, directed by multiple award winner Jack O’ Brien, opened on Broadway at the Neil Simon Theatre in April 2011.
Between the ages of 16 and 21, Abagnale successfully posed as an airline pilot, an attorney, a college professor and a pediatrician, in addition to cashing $2.5 million in fraudulent checks in every state and 26 foreign countries. Apprehended by the French police when he was 21 years old, he served time in the French, Swedish and U.S. prison systems. After five years he was released on the condition that he would help the federal government, without remuneration, by teaching and assisting federal law enforcement agencies.
Mr. Abagnale has now been associated with the FBI for over 36 years. More than 14,000 financial institutions, corporations and law enforcement agencies use his fraud prevention programs. In 1998 he was selected as a distinguished member of “Pinnacle 400” by CNN Financial News – a select group of 400 people chosen on the basis of great accomplishment and success in their fields.
In 2004 Mr. Abagnale was selected as the spokesperson for the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) and the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA). He has also written numerous articles and books including “The Art of the Steal”, “The Real U Guide to Identity Theft” and “Stealing Your Life”.
