Kevin Mitnick

There is no one like Kevin.

Once one of the FBI's Most Wanted because he went on an ‘electronic joyride’ during which he hacked into more than 40 major corporations just for the challenge and not for monetary gain, Kevin Mitnick was once the most elusive computer break-in artist in history.

Today, he is a trusted, highly sought-after security consultant to Fortune 500 and governments worldwide. Kevin Mitnick is the world's authority on hacking, social engineering, and security awareness training. In fact, the world’s most used computer-based end-user security awareness training suite bears his name.

Kevin’s keynote presentations are one part magic show, one part education, and all parts entertaining. Whether delivered virtually or live, Kevin will entertain and educate your audience with real demonstrations of the latest hacking techniques to help raise the security awareness of individuals and organisations world-wide while keeping attendees on the edge of their seats.

Kevin is a global best-selling author and his books are available in over 50 countries and 20 languages. He is the world authority on social engineering and security awareness training.

Well over 1 million professionals watch Kevin Mitnick’s Security Awareness Training program every year. His written works are mandatory readings for security professionals. They include:

• The Art of Intrusion: The Real Story Behind the Exploits of Hackers, Intruders and Deceivers
• The Art of Deception: Controlling the Human Element of Security
• Ghost in the Wires: My Adventures as the World's Most Wanted Hacker (NY Times Bestseller)
• The Art of Invisibility: The World's Most Famous Hacker Teaches You How to
Be Safe in the Age of Big Brother and Big Data

He has been a commentator, security analyst, or interview subject for almost every major news outlet around the globe. Kevin has also been the subject of movies, books and countless articles.

What People are Saying:
• "The World's Greatest Hacker" Fox News
• "The World's Most Famous Hacker" CNN
• "In our world, Kevin Mitnick is our David Beckham or Lebron James." KPMG
• "If hackers were rock stars, Kevin Mitnick would be Mick Jagger" News.com

As the CEO of Mitnick Security Consulting, Kevin, along with his The Global Ghost Team maintain a 100 percent successful track record of being able to penetrate the security of any system they are paid to hack into using a combination of technical exploits and social engineering. Also, in his role of Chief Hacking Officer of KnowBe4 he helps produce the world's most popular security awareness training programs to counteract social engineering and to improve security effectiveness.

Presentation Topics:
• Digital security & cyber security
• Social engineering
• Hacking and hackers
• Remote workforce safety
• Enterprise hacking
• Digital privacy
• Custom hacking experiences and demonstrations for your own unique event

Keynotes summary (see Speech Topics tab for further details)
Hacked – A Keynote with Kevin Mitnick: The #1 Cybersecurity Awareness Presentation

Hook, Line, and Sinker: How Phishers Bait Remote Workers with Social Engineering

Drawing the Curtain: “Houdini of Hackers” Reveals the Latest Social Engineering Tricks

Under the Magician’s Hat: Hackers’ Biggest Secrets Revealed with Kevin Mitnick

Sleight of Hand, Sleight of Keystroke: How Hackers Attack & You Can Avoid Being Fooled

It Takes One to Know One: Live Hacking Demonstrations with the World’s Once “Most Wanted” Hacker

Digital Deception: Inside the Mind of a Hacker

Custom Virtual Presentations

Hacked – A Keynote with Kevin Mitnick: The #1 Cybersecurity Presentation
In this 60-minute keynote, delivered virtually or in-person, audience members will follow along as Kevin hacks multiple systems in real time and exposes just how vulnerable individuals - and enterprises - really are.

In Hacked, Kevin creates a custom hacking experience for your organisation or attendees, showcasing not just the power of social engineering in the hands of a competent hacker, but also the latest threats that you may be exposed to today.

Throughout the presentation, Kevin will share stories, experiences, and history of his most thrilling exploits and successful infiltrations.

Hook, Line, and Sinker: How Phishers Bait Remote Workers with Social Engineering
When it comes to fishing, you can reel in a big catch with the right bait. Cyber “phishing” is no different; all a hacker needs is a clever backstory and a little deceit to turn your employees into suckerfish.

Now more than ever, remote employees are being caught in malicious social engineering nets. Knowing all-too-well that many companies aren’t taking proper security measures and that employees are distracted while working from home, bad actors posing as trusted sources are tricking your staff into clicking infected links and sharing private information to hack their way into your servers.

How do you prevent users from falling hook, line, and sinker? Better protection starts with proper awareness and education.

Kevin will use live demonstrations to illustrate how cyber criminals take advantage of your employee’s trust through the art of social engineering.

This acclaimed presentation will entertain your employees while educating them about the latest cyber threats— risks many don't even know exist! This eye-opening exposé demonstrates just how easily anyone can be tricked into handing over the keys to the kingdom.

Not only will listeners hear real-life accounts of Kevin’s pentesting exploits and see live hacks right before their eyes, but “Hook, Line, and Sinker” will also explore the psychology of deception— from the neuroscience behind why we take the bait to cognitive defences anyone can use to swim smoothly through an ocean of digital threats.

Drawing the Curtain: “Houdini of Hackers” Reveals the Latest Social Engineering Tricks
When it comes to hacking, the average person has no idea how it actually works. And while— just like magic — cyber breaches often seem to appear out of nowhere, hacking is often not always as mysterious as you may think.

As the “Houdini of Hackers” Kevin Mitnick is known for his spellbinding live demonstrations, where he lifts the veil to show, step-by-step, what real hackers are hiding up their sleeves.

Bad actors use information about your company and your employees against you, posing as trusted sources to gain access into your networks. These “social engineers” use human psychology to deceive you and your workforce; and in this talk, we’re drawing back the curtains to reveal their biggest tricks.

Audiences watch in pure amazement, and being astonished by the most elusive digital trickster in history shares a live look inside the mind of a hacker.

Under the Magician’s Hat: Hackings Biggest Secrets Revealed with Kevin Mitnick
Just like you never know what a magician might pull out of his hat, it’s hard to guess what tricks a hacker might have stuffed up his sleeve. Both have a whole bag of tricks at their disposal to fool you.

In today’s digital-forward landscape, bad actors are more motivated than ever to gain illicit access to your organisation’s systems— conjuring up clever ruses to gain entry. These “social engineers” masquerade as trusted sources, hoodwinking your staff into sharing any information they can get their hands on to skirt past your best defences.

Just as a magician is best positioned to recognize a magician’s tricks, who better than a former hacker to showcase the tricks and tactics behind today’s most mysterious cyberthreats. While your users are undoubtedly the weakest link in your network security, better protection simply starts with proper awareness and education.

Coined the “Houdini of Hackers” for his spellbinding live demonstrations, the world’s most famous hacker— Kevin Mitnick— takes the stage to reveal, step-by-step, the tricks that real hackers are hiding up their sleeves.

It Takes One to Know One: Live Hacking Demonstrations with the World’s Once “Most Wanted” Hacker
The iconic saying goes, “it takes one to know one”— and in many cases, it’s true. That’s why when it comes to hacking, you can’t trust the theory of cybersecurity alone. You also need to understand its application.

On the playing field of cybersecurity keynotes, others just talk about the game, while Kevin Mitnick actually plays. And, boy... does he play hard. In fact, Kevin was once on the FBI’s “Most Wanted” list for hacking into 40 major corporations just for the fun of it.. There’s no one more qualified than Kevin to talk about the art of cyber deception.

Through live demonstrations, Kevin illustrates exactly how cyber criminals take advantage of your employee’s trust through the art of social engineering.

This acclaimed presentation demystifies today’s latest cyber threats. These are the risks that many don't even know exist! Are you ready to open your audiences’ eyes to just how easily anyone can be tricked into handing over the keys to the kingdom?

Watch in pure amazement as the most elusive digital trickster in history shares a live look inside the mind of a hacker.

Digital Deception: Inside the Mind of a Hacker
People think that hackers are just skilled with computers. They understand logic and can program — and that’s it. But hackers are masterminds at deception; and it’s their extraordinary understanding of the psychology of trust that gets them past your defences.

The best malware is nothing without the cunning force behind the script. These “social engineers” do the hard work: researching your company, acquiring bread crumbs of information, and investing the time to build a relationship with your staff before deploying their attack. They’re patient and precise, posing as authority figures or trusted vendors to slip in unnoticed. Whether it’s clicking a malicious link or holding the door open for the friendly Fire Inspector, hackers disguise their intentions through extraordinary feats of deception.

But what if you could get inside the mind of a hacker? If you could spot their tricks in action, you’d be much less likely to be fooled. The good news is, with the right help, you can see past the ruse.
Say hello to Kevin Mitnick.

Through live demonstrations, Kevin will illustrate exactly how cybercriminals take advantage of your employee’s trust through a practice called social engineering. In each live hack, he’ll open your eyes to the psychology behind the attack, and arm every listener with the awareness and tactics they need to spot bad actors before they compromise your systems. A must-watch talk to unravel the mysterious, yet fascinating art of digital deception, this will be a presentation your audience remembers for years to come.

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