Glenn Wilkinson

A revered information security professional who boasts a diverse background in computing, Glenn Wilkinson is a preeminent authority on cyber security and staying safe in the age of digital disruption. A world-renowned security expert, Glenn has over a decade of experience at the cutting edge of cybercrime and attacks. With experience as an ethical hacker at the startup level right to the multinational conglomerate level, Glenn truly knows the ins and outs of keeping information safe and secure from the prying eyes of hackers. Now hired as a speaker for events, don’t miss an engaging speech on ethical hacking, cyber security and more from Glenn Wilkinson.

Before forging his illustrious career in cyber security, Glenn studied Computer Science at Rhodes University. Upon his graduation, Glenn achieved a Rhodes Scholar to study at the University of Oxford, where he studied for an MSc in Computer Science and an MSc in Comparative Social Policy. In 2008, Glenn began work as a Security Analyst for SensePost Ltd, responsible for penetration testing for local and international clients and producing work that earned him recognition in the Top 10 Web Hacking Techniques of 2008.

In 2010, Glenn became the Lead Security Analyst for SensePost, a role in which he was highly sought after to speak at a variety of conferences – such as BlackHat, Hackito Ergo Sum, 44Con and DefCon. In 2014, Glenn progressed to become a Senior Security Analyst, a role during which he had the opportunity to run an innovation centre that explored disruptive security techniques and training at security courses. Having built an astute knowledge of cyber security and ethical hacking, Glenn went solo with his efforts in protecting digital assets, becoming the Founder of Maervo in 2016. A leading security consultancy company, Maevro conducts penetration testing, software development and project management, with keeping information secure at the heart of all that they do. A year later, Glenn became the Founder of Polira, and in 2020 Glenn became the Founder of Kapenta – a no-nonsense phishing simulator that trains people and raises awareness of phishing and hacking.

With over a decade of success as a renowned cyber security expert to his name, Glenn is now frequently sought-after as a speaker for a range of conferences and after-dinner speeches. When hired as a cyber security speaker, Glenn covers topics such as hacking a billion-dollar bank, catching hackers through the ages, how hackers think, smart cities or hacker playgrounds? and the future of conflict: nation-state hacking. Lifting the veil on the mind of hackers, Glenn engages audiences on the importance of keeping information safe and secure and ensuring that businesses have a secure system in place to do so. Teaching audiences the best way to defend themselves and their businesses against hacking, Glenn Wilkinson is a preeminent authority on cyber security and ethical hacking whose expertise should not be missed.