Phillip Wylie

Phillip Wylie is an internationally recognised cybersecurity leader, offensive security expert and educator with more than 28 years of experience across IT and cybersecurity. He is best known for his work at the sharp end of cyber defence, where he helps organisations understand real-world threats and how attackers think. With deep technical credibility and a natural ability to explain complex ideas clearly, Phillip is widely hired as a speaker to bring practical, experience-led insight to audiences navigating today’s evolving threat landscape.

Phillip’s career began in IT before progressing into specialist cyber security roles, giving him a strong grounding in the systems and infrastructures he now helps to protect. Over nearly three decades, he has worked across network security, application security, penetration testing, red teaming and social engineering, developing a rare breadth of offensive security expertise. Alongside his professional work, he has remained committed to education, serving as an Adjunct Instructor at Dallas College, where he helped train the next generation of cybersecurity professionals through hands-on, skills-focused learning.

In recent years, Phillip has expanded his impact through authorship, community leadership and global engagement. He is the concept creator and co-author of the bestselling book ‘The Pentester BluePrint: Starting a Career as an Ethical Hacker’, which has become a widely used guide for those entering the cybersecurity profession. He also hosts ‘The Phillip Wylie Show’ and ‘The Hacker Factory Podcast’, platforms that showcase diverse career journeys and offer practical advice for building a sustainable career in cybersecurity. In addition, he founded The Pwn School Project and DEFCON Group 940, initiatives designed to increase access to practical education and mentoring within the industry.

Phillip is hired as a speaker because he combines frontline offensive security experience with clarity, authenticity and purpose. As a sought-after international keynote speaker, workshop instructor and mentor, he delivers sessions that resonate with both technical and non-technical audiences. His talks equip organisations with a deeper understanding of modern cyber threats while inspiring individuals to develop the skills and mindset needed to succeed in ethical hacking and cybersecurity careers.