Security speaker Greg Schneider, CPP: terrorism, espionage and disinformation
Greg Schneider, CPP, is a security speaker who lectures at international security conferences and for Spy Legends on espionage, terrorism and disinformation. He has spoken at GSX, including GSX 2024 on propaganda and disinformation, the Close Protection Conference and an International Research Network event in Mexico City in 2015, and he was on the program of FITA 2026.
Greg Schneider, CPPLecturer, Spy Legends, Tel Aviv, since 2020
Speaking topics
- Protecting Jewish sites from antisemitic attacks
- How propaganda and disinformation are deployed to influence a target population
- Tactical performance: 10 elements that affect success or failure during a crisis incident
- How terrorist groups succeed
- How to get people to spy for you: the recruitment side of intelligence work, explained for security leaders
Audiences include security professionals and Jewish community leaders. Greg now especially welcomes invitations from trade associations and business groups such as BOMA (Building Owners and Managers Association), SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management), transportation and travel associations, and from news organizations looking for a security subject matter expert. A typical talk runs 60 to 90 minutes.
His 2017 presentation "Terrorism Tradecraft" is part of the background behind these talks.
Greg presenting "Terrorist Motivations and Counter Measures" at an International Research Networks event, October 16, 2015.
Where Greg has spoken
Security conferences
- GSX (Global Security Exchange), as an ASIS International speaker. At GSX 2024 in Orlando, Florida, on September 25, 2024, he presented "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Propaganda and Disinformation," one of roughly 200 sessions chosen by blind review from nearly 480 proposals.
- GSX, September 2023: "Protection Against Anti-Semitic Attacks: Target Hardening and Operational Solutions"
- International Research Network, Mexico City, 2015: "Terrorist Motivations and Counter Measures"
- The Close Protection Conference of the International Protective Security Board
Greg outside room S310CD at GSX 2024 on September 25, 2024, before his session on propaganda and disinformation.
Lectures and training events
- Spy Legends, Tel Aviv: lecturer since 2020 on how terrorists use espionage, propaganda and disinformation
- International Research Networks, 2015: "Terrorist Motivations and Counter Measures"
- FITA 2026, the FIMA International Training and Awards of the Federation of Israeli Martial Arts, May 29 to 31, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona, presenting alongside Benny "The Jet" Urquidez, Cynthia Rothrock, Moti Horenstein and Natan Levy
- FITA 2025, May 2 to 4, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona, where FIMA named him Tactical Fitness Trainer of the Year
Interviews and articles
- 2026: JNS (Jewish News Syndicate), "The art of disguise," a Purim feature, March 2, 2026
- 2025: Fortify Your Future podcast with Ken Carrasco, Episode 19, "Greg Schneider: Understanding Global Security Challenges," December 15, 2025, on the attack in Australia, the rise in antisemitism and protecting the Jewish community
- 2024: EIN Presswire, also carried by FOX40, "Let's Talk with Greg Schneider," an interview on the attempted assassination of President Trump
- 2024: Security DNA podcast from SecurityInfoWatch, "Tracking the changing landscape of security management," on situational awareness, training and AI in security policy
- 2023: EP Wired Magazine, recorded at the Close Protection Conference. EP Wired posted a clip of Greg, "How to handle potential conflicts or challenges within the security team?", on July 8, 2026
- 2020: The Generalist Special, "The Importance of Training for Security Professionals with Greg Schneider", with host Ilya Umanskiy on The Inside by Group337, September 23, 2020
- 2015: Security Guy Radio, Episode 119, "Tactical Performance of First Responders with Greg Schneider", September 26, 2015, on the 10 elements that decide first responder success in the field
Why audiences listen
Greg served in the Israel Defense Forces on active and reserve duty from 1995 to 2002, including the Golani Brigade, investigated public corruption for the NYC Department of Investigation, taught anti-terrorism at Henley-Putnam University for seven years and wrote Intelligence Planning for Security Professionals. He speaks English and Hebrew.
His study of terrorism began at The George Washington University, where he was a research intern in intelligence analysis for Professor Yonah Alexander, sorting terrorism reports from around the world by group, sponsor, methods and funding.
Articles by Greg
- 2021: Skillset Magazine, Winter 2021 issue, "The First Rule of Krav Maga: There Are No Rules!", Greg's article on Krav Maga as a real world defense system
- 2020: "The Training Gap: Protective Services," Greg's Battle Tested Solutions guide to 10 common training mistakes, from treating lectures as training to relying only on online courses
- 2018: "Covert Operations and Operators: What They Are and Aren't," Greg's article on LinkedIn, September 4, 2018
- 2016: "When Simulation Means Survival," Security Management magazine (ASIS International), April 2016, Greg's article on announced active shooter simulation exercises
- 2009: "Understanding Intelligence Management," Parts 1 and 2, SF Bay Area ASIS Chapter newsletter
- 2003: "Guarding the Perimeter: A Chilling Perspective," Greg's article in Security Director Magazine, Fall 2003, written from the point of view of an intruder studying a company's outer defenses
Booking Greg as a security speaker
Greg founded Battle Tested Solutions in Santa Clara, California, in 2009. Besides speaking, he runs its security consulting, corporate intelligence services and tactical response training. He speaks at security conferences, corporate events and community briefings. Contact Greg for speaking fees and dates. Read more about Greg Schneider's background, his corporate intelligence services, or see all Battle Tested Solutions services. He holds the Certified Protection Professional (CPP) credential from ASIS International.
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Security speaker questions
How long is one of Greg's talks?
Usually 60 to 90 minutes.
What does Greg speak about?
How terrorists use espionage, how propaganda and disinformation are used as weapons, and how to get people to spy for you.
Where has Greg spoken?
GSX, the Close Protection Conference, an International Research Network event in Mexico City in 2015 and Spy Legends in Tel Aviv. He was on the program of FITA 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.
What events does Greg speak at?
Security conferences, corporate events and community briefings.
Does Greg speak Hebrew?
Yes. Greg speaks English and Hebrew.
How do we book Greg?
Contact Greg through the contact page for speaking fees and dates.