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The gripping true story was later depicted in the film <em>Breach<\/em> and in Eric\u2019s acclaimed book <em>Gray Day: My Undercover Mission to Expose America\u2019s First Cyber Spy<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>With decades of experience at the intersection of espionage, national security, and cybersecurity, Eric is now a sought-after speaker for global organisations, including AT&amp;T, FedEx, Honeywell, Bayer, McKinsey, and Salesforce. His keynotes blend real-world stories from inside the FBI and the dark web with practical strategies to protect companies and individuals from cyberattacks\u2014an escalating threat that today rivals the world\u2019s largest economies.<\/p>\n<p>Eric is the founder of The Georgetown Group, a premier investigative and security consultancy in Washington, DC, specialising in counterintelligence operations, economic espionage, AI-driven cyberattacks, and corporate risk assessment. 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