Jeff Lanza

Jeff Lanza – FBI Experience That Sets the Standard

Jeff Lanza spent over 20 years as an FBI Special Agent, working complex investigations involving cybercrime, fraud, organized crime, human trafficking and terrorism. He later served as head of operations security for the Kansas City FBI, where trust, judgment and integrity were non-negotiable. A graduate of the world-renowned John E. Reid School of Interviewing and Interrogation, Jeff is also a certified FBI instructor who trained government agencies and corporate leaders in interviewing techniques, operational security and behavioral analysis. This rare combination of investigative depth and instructional expertise is what makes his presentations both authoritative and immediately useful.

Cybercrime, Identity Theft and Digital Threats

Cybercrime is one of the fastest-growing threats facing organizations today, and Jeff Lanza has been on the front lines of these cases long before they became daily headlines. He has developed and delivered extensive programs on identity theft prevention, including a nationwide initiative used to educate Citigroup employees across the United States. His latest book focuses on cyber security, drawing on real FBI investigations to show how criminals think, how attacks unfold and what leaders can do to reduce risk. As a regular commentator on national television, Jeff helps audiences understand the human and technological factors behind cyber threats.

Leadership, Ethics and Crisis Communication

Beyond cybercrime, Jeff Lanza is widely respected for his work on leadership integrity, ethics and crisis communication. His leadership integrity program has been certified for education credits across the United States and is designed to help leaders make sound decisions under pressure. Jeff explores how credibility is built, how it is lost and how organizations can protect trust when stakes are high. His sessions on crisis communication provide practical tools for navigating public scrutiny, internal challenges and fast-moving events with clarity and confidence.

Body Language and Human Behavior

As a certified FBI instructor and expert in interviewing and interrogation, Jeff Lanza brings deep insight into body language and human behavior. He has trained numerous government agencies and corporate clients on how to interpret non-verbal cues and project confidence, authenticity and authority. These skills are especially valuable for leaders, negotiators and teams operating in high-pressure environments where communication breakdowns can be costly.

Global Speaker, Author and Media Expert

Jeff Lanza is a professional speaker with more than 1,000 presentations to his name and was selected as the best speaker in the 50-year history of Kansas City’s prestigious Plaza Club. His client list includes 20th Century Fox Entertainment, UBS, Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, Nationwide, Citigroup, The Young Presidents Organization, Hallmark, H&R Block, Hess Oil, Standard & Poor’s, U.S. Bank, Wells Fargo and many others. He has lectured at Harvard University and Princeton University and was a headline keynote presenter at an international cyber security conference in Dubai in 2022. In 2023, he appeared as a special guest and cyber security expert for Optus Communications in Sydney, Australia.

Jeff is also a published author of two critically acclaimed books and has written speeches for FBI executives. His work has appeared in The Kansas City Star, Ingram’s Magazine and on the FBI National website. He is frequently featured on CNBC’s Closing Bell and Power Lunch, the Fox News Channel, and has appeared on Larry King Live, the Today Show and Good Morning America. He is also featured in a Netflix documentary about the FBI.

Consulting, Film and Unique Background

Jeff’s expertise extends beyond the stage and media. He consulted for Academy Award-winning director Ang Lee during the production of Ride with the Devil and has provided ongoing consulting for television and film productions with Steele Films and Granfalloon Productions. He appeared on camera as a major contributor to The History Channel’s America’s Book of Secrets and in the companion documentary to the feature film Runner Runner, starring Ben Affleck and Justin Timberlake. He has also appeared in television commercials focused on fraud prevention.

Before joining the FBI, Jeff was recruited from Xerox Corporation, where he worked as a Computer Systems Analyst. He holds an undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice from the University of New Haven and an MBA from the University of Texas. Adding a personal note that audiences often remember, Jeff also serves as a certified Kansas City Barbecue judge.

Book Jeff Lanza for your event if you want a speaker who brings real FBI experience, compelling storytelling and practical guidance on cybercrime, leadership and trust in an increasingly complex world.