Glenn Wilkinson
Speaker, Hacker, Founder
Glenn is an ex-ethical hacker who helps people think like attackers, to spot blind spots, outsmart risks, and make better decisions. He’s broken into banks, worked with governments, and shared the stage with Daniel Radcliffe. Now he speaks to audiences around the world about hacking, human behaviour, and how to stay one step ahead.
Biography
Glenn Wilkinson is an ex-ethical hacker who spent years breaking into banks, governments, and global brands (legally!) to show them how attackers think. Today, he speaks to audiences about the hacker mindset: how to think creatively, spot blind spots, and make smarter decisions in high-pressure environments.
His talks blend live demos, real hacking stories, and sharp insights into risk, resilience, and human behaviour, sparking new ways to think about security, systems, and the people who break them. Whether it’s a general leadership audience or a room full of CISOs, Glenn bridges the gap between the technical and the human in a way that’s engaging, practical, and just a bit uncomfortable.
He’s delivered keynotes for Fortune 500s, law firms, charities, and tech companies. His work has featured on CNN, BBC, and ITV, and he once helped stage a Broadway show about hacking with Daniel Radcliffe. From Black Hat and Gartner to internal offsites and global conferences, Glenn leaves audiences entertained, informed, and a little more prepared for the world they’re working in.
Speaking
Broadcast
Presenting
Example Videos
What do you get when you book Glenn to speak?
Glenn is an experienced speaker with an audience of his own who is happy to work with you to help you promote your event.
This can include:
Pre-event video
Co-operation in pre-event PR and media interviews
Contributed articles for event blogs or programmes
Promotion on social media (~15,000 Twitter followers, 000+ LinkedIn connections with high proportion of senior leaders)
Feedback
“Glenn's cybersecurity talk created such a buzz among our team! He is an engaging and insightful speaker. I would wholeheartedly recommend his training for any organisation, large or small.”
Kirsty MacArthur, McAthur Green
“Glenn was an excellent and engaging keynote speaker. His storytelling approach to a complex and murky subject is disarmingly honest and insightful and was a hit with the crowd.”
Michael Ramalho, Pro2col
“Glenn's talk kept 100 CISOs rapt for over an hour. He’s an expert storyteller, weaving together the history of hacking with practical examples from his own experience.”
Chris Mixter, Gartner
