Johnathan Tal is Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer of TAL Global.

As an investigator in Silicon Valley during the technology boom of the late ‘70s, Johnathan was a pioneer in computer and cyber investigations. He played a crucial role in bringing the first conviction in the State of California under Penal Code 502, “Theft by Computer.” He has continued to grow the firm’s expertise in this area implementing state of the art investigative tools to secure cyber communications and property and is widely recognized as an international expert in his field.

In 1985, Johnathan founded his first agency, which quickly became the premier investigative agency in Silicon Valley. Today, TAL Global is internationally recognized for its work with multi-national Fortune 500 companies and international governmental agencies.

Johnathan began his investigative career as a military field intelligence officer for the Israeli Armed Forces during the early 1970s. As an intelligence specialist, he supervised and initiated behind-enemy-lines intelligence gathering, implementing both advanced technology systems and specialized personnel. He also served as a European-based anti-terrorist security specialist for the Israeli government. His responsibilities included supervising highly specialized personnel, interacting with international law enforcement agencies and the European intelligence community. During this period Johnathan successfully conducted investigations and preventative operations to decrease the possibility of terrorist attacks on Israeli installations and personnel.

Johnathan is a licensed investigator, Certified Private Investigator (CPI), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). He is also a member of the World Association of Detectives and served as its president from 2000-2001.

Johnathan is an accomplished, dynamic public speaker and lecturer. In addition to being an ongoing guest lecturer at Stanford's MBA program, he has been a popular speaker at industry conferences by the PGCA (Peninsula General Counsel Association), ASIS (American Society for Industrial Security), CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner), and the American Trial Lawyer Association. He has also provided consul and advice to numerous other law firms and private organizations and is a frequent commentator on issues of terrorism and homeland security for television, radio and newspapers.