Speaker

Mark T. Hofmann

Profiling People & Cybersecurity - Your speaker for the skills of the future

Mark T. Hofmann, a renowned criminal and intelligence analyst, as well as organizational psychologist (M.A.), captivates audiences worldwide as a keynote speaker on topics such as profiling, cybersecurity, and the dark side of AI. Known from media outlets such as ARD, CNN, and Forbes, he provides insights into the mindset of hackers and the psychology of cybercrime. Working with clients from various industries, he shares his expertise and demonstrates effective ways to protect ourselves. Learn more about his fascinating talks on profiling hackers, the dark side of AI, and reading and persuading people.

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Vita

Mark T. Hofmann is one of the best-known profiling experts (ARD, CNN, Forbes) and applies profiling approaches to everyday business in inspiring keynote speeches: How can we see through our counterparts? What do managers need to know about cybercrime in 2023? How do you recognize lies? Even as a manager, in negotiations, in job interviews or in sales: it is always about reading people and assessing their behavior. From "profiling people" to "cybersecurity": the skills of the future - presented in an exciting and entertaining way. Hofmann is a criminal and intelligence analyst ("profiler"), trained and state-certified in the USA. The studied organizational psychologist (M.A.) has specialized in behavior and cyber profiling. At the age of 28, Hofmann was already training criminal and federal police officers in interrogation tactics. Today he is known as a profiling expert (ARD) and through numerous international TV and streaming formats (CNN, Forbes, 60 Minutes Australia, and many more). His clients include companies of all sizes, NGOs, authorities and top business negotiators.

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Keynote speech 1 (see trailer below):

Profiling Hackers: The Psychology of Cybercrime

How we can become a "human firewall"

Mark T. Hofmann inspires people all over the world about cybersecurity and focuses on the "human factor": More than 90% of cyberattacks are due to human error. People are the weakest link in the chain of cybersecurity - but something can be done about it. What motivates the attackers? What are their latest techniques? How can we become a "human firewall"?

30-60 minutes, DE or EN

Keynote speech 2 (see trailer below):

Profiling People: Reading & Convincing People

What we can learn from the FBI about understanding people

Sales, leadership or negotiation: in everyday business life, it is always about reading people, recognizing lies and assessing their behavior or, in short, recognizing their motives.

Only those who really understand the other person's motives can convince rather than just persuade. Mark T. Hofmann changes the perspective: after the lecture you will begin to notice details that you have never seen before.

30-60 minutes, DE or EN

References & Press

"The presentation was absolutely worth every cent!"
Airbus Group

"It captivated the employees."
DHL Germany

"It was a priceless experience!"
Mastercard

"Fascinating conclusion to our customer event!"
Siemens Switzerland

References (excerpt):
Continental, Microsoft, Deutsche Bahn, Red Bull, pwc, Ergo, Sat. 1, GLS, Forbes, Business Insider, Deloitte, REWE, Leitz, DHL, Deutscher Handelskongress, Wirtschaftsministerium, Mastercard, DEVK, Bosch, Ing DiBa, Sparkasse, Volksbank, Easy Fitness, Axel Springer AG, SAP, Siemens, Hyundai, Handwerkskammer, Edeka, Nordsee, Universität Passau, Morningstar Deutschland, Lürssen Luxusyachten, pro optik u. v. m.