Conference Speakers

As the cash ecosystem evolves to become smarter, more connected, and increasingly technology-driven, the need for security, resilience, and trust has never been greater. At the 2026 SCTA Conference, attendees will hear from two of the most compelling and unconventional voices in cybersecurity today: Chris Tarbell and Hector Monsegur.

What happens when one of the world’s most infamous former hackers joins forces with the FBI agent who brought him down? Together, Tarbell and Monsegur deliver a gripping, eye-opening keynote that explores cyber risk from both sides of the digital battlefield. Their extraordinary story—rooted in real-world cybercrime investigations, global security threats, and unlikely collaboration—offers audiences a rare insider perspective on the evolving threat landscape organizations face today.

Chris Tarbell is the former FBI special agent credited with infiltrating Anonymous and leading investigations into some of the most notorious cybercriminal operations in history, including the takedown of Silk Road. With nearly two decades in law enforcement and extensive experience in the FBI’s elite cybercrime division, Tarbell is regarded as one of the foremost experts on cyber investigations, digital threats, and organizational security strategy.

Formerly known online as “Sabu,” Hector Monsegur was once the technical leader behind the Anonymous and LulzSec hacker collectives, exposing vulnerabilities in governments, military systems, and major corporations around the world. Today, Monsegur is an internationally recognized cybersecurity expert who works with organizations across healthcare, finance, technology, and government to strengthen cyber defenses and prevent attacks before they happen.

Together, Tarbell and Monsegur provide audiences with a powerful and highly relevant look at cybersecurity in an increasingly interconnected world. Through firsthand stories, practical insights, and candid discussion, they examine the vulnerabilities facing businesses and institutions today, and the critical steps leaders must take to protect infrastructure, operations, and customer trust in the future cash ecosystem.

Their keynote is both entertaining and deeply informative, offering SCTA attendees an unforgettable session on risk, resilience, innovation, and the future of secure commerce.