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Robert Siciliano
Self-portrait photograph
Born (1968-05-25) May 25, 1968 (age 56)
Occupation(s)Author, Security Analyst
Notable work“Identity Theft Privacy” (2018),[1] “The Safety Minute” (2003)[2]
Websitesafr.me

Robert Siciliano (born May 25, 1968) is an American security analyst, author and media personality. He delivers presentations throughout the United States and Canada on identity theft protection and personal security,[3] including self-defense.[4]

Siciliano has appeared on United States-based television programming such as The Today Show, Anderson Cooper 360°, CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, CNBC, Inside Edition, Tyra Banks Show, Sally Jesse Show, Montel Williams, Maury Povich Show, Gayle King Show and the Howard Stern Show.[5] In addition, he has been quoted in American news print publications such as USA Today, Forbes, Cosmopolitan, Good Housekeeping, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Washington Times, Chicago Tribune, Boston Globe, and Entrepreneur.[5] Siciliano serves on the board of directors for the Identity Theft Resource Center,[6] contributes to the Realtor Safety Initiative Team for Realtor Safety Week,[7] and is a regular keynote speaker at security-related events.

Life and career

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Robert Siciliano grew up in and around Boston, Massachusetts. Robert earned his certification in Private Investigations from Boston University, as well as his certificate as a Certified Speaking Professional from the NSA (National Speakers Association).[8] For the last 20+ years, Siciliano has been refining his rhetoric, content, message to carry out his mission of informing the public on the issues and solutions surrounding security issues.[5]

Talk show host Montel Williams was the first to broadcast Siciliano nationally.[5] Show producers worked with Siciliano to develop scenarios where he would socially engineer his way into resident's homes in Elizabethtown, New Jersey, posing as a utility worker.[9]

After the September 11 attacks, Siciliano provided commentary as a news correspondent in regards to many security issues such as school shootings,[10] workplace violence, privacy issues,[11] child abductions, and travel security.[12]

In September 2009, Siciliano conducted an experiment that tested the ease of buying and deploying a retail ATM and as a result raised a few eyebrows in the ATM industry. He was able to purchase an ATM for $750.00 US on Craigslist.org, then program and deploy the retail ATM without any red tape or paperwork registration.[13]

On 15 April 2013, Siciliano ran the 117th edition of the mass-participation Boston Marathon as a charity runner for Boston Children's Hospital. Roberts experience during the bombing was chronicled by the Boston Globe.[14]

Keynotes

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  • The Western States Director Education Foundation Symposium[15]
  • National Association of Credit Managers[16]
  • Massachusetts Association of Realtors[17]
  • Industrial Asset Management Council[18]
  • Meetings Professionals International[19]
  • Louisiana State University[20]
  • United Bankers Bank[21]
  • Tools of the Trade REALTOR Expo[22]
  • Parady Financial[23]
  • National Association of Realtors[24]
  • Michigan Credit Union League[25]
  • Global Business Travel Association[26]
  • Realtors Triple Play[27]

Books authored

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Siciliano is the author of 5 books:

  1. Siciliano, Robert. The Safety Minute: How To Be Safe In The Streets At Home And Abroad So You Can Save Your Life! 1996. SafetyZone Press. Boston, MA. ISBN 0-9648126-2-2
  2. Siciliano, Robert. The Safety Minute: Living On High Alert; How To Take Control Of Your Personal Security And Prevent Fraud. 2003. SafetyZone Press. Boston, MA. ISBN 0-9648126-7-3
  3. Siciliano, Robert. 99 Things You Wish You Knew Before Your Identity Was Stolen. 2011. McAfee. Florida, NY. ASIN B0060GBP8Y[28]
  4. Siciliano, Robert. 99 Things You Wish You Knew Before Your Mobile Device Was Hacked. 2012. McAfee. Florida, NY. ISBN 1937801195[29]
  5. Siciliano, Robert. Identity Theft Privacy. 2018. Tross Consulting. Tempe, AZ. ISBN 978-0-9969500-8-4.

He has also contributed to the development of five other books, including ones such as Protect your business against threats internally and externally[30] and Riches In Niches, How to make it big in a small market.[31]

References

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  1. ^ Siciliano, Robert (2018-07-23). Identity Theft Privacy. Tross Publishing. p. 129. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
  2. ^ Siciliano, Robert (2003-05-28). The safety minute : living on high alert : how to take control of your personal security and prevent fraud. Safety Zone Press. p. 153. ISBN 9780964812673. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
  3. ^ "Experts say laptops are the weak link in data security". Help Net Security. 13 September 2006. Retrieved 17 June 2019.
  4. ^ "Expert Interview with Robert Siciliano on Identity Theft". Mint. 25 June 2014. Retrieved 17 June 2019.
  5. ^ a b c d 99 things you wish you knew before-- your identity was stolen : your guide to protecting yourself from identity theft and computer fraud. The 99 Series 2011. 2011-10-01. p. 201. ISBN 978-0983212294.
  6. ^ Lacey, Charity (2 October 2014). "Robert Siciliano of IDTheftSecurity.com Joins ITRC Board of Directors". Identity Theft Resource Center. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
  7. ^ "Safety Resources for Associations and Brokerages". www.nar.realtor. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
  8. ^ "The Switch to the Chip Card – One Year Later". MasterCard Social Newsroom. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
  9. ^ "Home safe home". SheKnows. 17 March 2008. Retrieved 17 June 2019.
  10. ^ "Homeland Security gives pointers on surviving shooting sprees | | dailyitem.com". www.dailyitem.com. Retrieved 17 June 2019.
  11. ^ "How the FBI Cracked the iPhone Case … With a Little Help From Outside". HowStuffWorks. 7 April 2016. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
  12. ^ "New Trends in Travel Security". Travel + Leisure. Retrieved 17 June 2019.
  13. ^ Leyden, John (2009-11-18). "Second-hand ATM trade opens up fraud risk". www.theregister.co.uk. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
  14. ^ Teitell, Beth (2013-05-09). "Some agonize over fleeing Marathon bombing scene". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
  15. ^ "Western States Director Education Foundation". WSDEF. 2005-11-01. Archived from the original on 2008-10-11. Retrieved 2010-03-31.
  16. ^ "NACM Midwest". Nacmchicago.org. 2007-04-19. Retrieved 2010-03-31.
  17. ^ "Conference Schedule". Marealtor.net. Retrieved 2010-03-31.
  18. ^ "Industrial Asset Management Council". IAMC. Archived from the original on 2010-06-13. Retrieved 2010-03-31.
  19. ^ "Meeting Professionals International". Mpiweb.org. Archived from the original on 2012-09-03. Retrieved 2010-03-31.
  20. ^ [1] Archived September 2, 2006, at the Wayback Machine
  21. ^ "Bankers' bank event focuses on tech security, ID theft | North America > United States from". AllBusiness.com. Retrieved 2010-03-31.
  22. ^ "Get Your Game On at Realcomp's Tools Expo by Attending Robert Siciliano's Presentation…". realcomp.moveinmichigan.com. Retrieved 17 June 2019.
  23. ^ "Protect Your Wealth Summit October". Parady Financial. Retrieved 17 June 2019.
  24. ^ "Realtors Highlight the Importance of Defending Against a Data Breach". Athens CEO. Retrieved 17 June 2019.
  25. ^ "Identity Theft Big Topic at Fall Leadership Development Conference". Michigan Credit Union League. Retrieved 17 June 2019.
  26. ^ "Chicago BTA Q1 2015 Chapter Meeting". Chicago Business Travel Association. Retrieved 17 June 2019.
  27. ^ "Agent & Client ID Theft Security & Awareness – Triple Play REALTOR® Convention & Trade Expo". Realtors Triple Play. Retrieved 17 June 2019.
  28. ^ 99 Things You Wish You Knew Before Your Identity Was Stolen, Amazon, retrieved September 11, 2012
  29. ^ Siciliano, Robert (2012), 99 Things You Wish You Knew Before Your Mobile Device Was Hacked, ISBN 978-1937801199
  30. ^ Friedmann, Susan (2009). Riches in Niches: How to Make It Big in a Small Market: Easy Read Comfort Edition. ReadHowYouWant.com. p. 143. ISBN 9781442956933. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
  31. ^ Friedmann, Susan (2009). Riches in Niches: How to Make It Big in a Small Market: Easy Read Comfort Edition. ReadHowYouWant.com. p. 143. ISBN 9781442956933. Retrieved 17 June 2019.
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