Brian Krebs

Leading authority in all things cybercrime and security, Brian Krebs is best known as a New York Times best-selling author. Having become the Founder and author of ‘KrebsOnSecurity’, he has uncovered a variety of cybercriminals and has bought some of the largest crimes to the public’s attention. Now regularly hired as a speaker for a variety of events, Brian focuses on topics such as what breaches teach us, and primetime cybercrime.

After graduating from George Mason University in 1994, Brian began his professional career as a Reporter at the Washington Post. Having published stories on a range of tech policy issues, his speciality became Internet Security and Privacy. Intending to ensure computer security issues are understandable, interesting, and timely for his readers, Brian has utilised some of the largest crimes to help back his knowledge with real-life examples of the criminals in action.

After gaining 15 years of industry experience as a Reporter, Brian decided to advance upon his career and became the Reporter and Publisher for Internet Security and Cybercrime for his own publishing company, KrebsOnSecurity.com. Dedicated to sharing his specialist knowledge with a wide audience, he also became the proud author of ‘Spam Nation: The Inside Story of Organized Cybercrime, from Global Epidemic to your Front Door’ in 2010. Taking a close look into the two largest spam pharmacies, he delivered the first narrative on the problem and the threat it can have to consumers.

Having showcased his knowledge as a writer for many years, Brian Krebs is now looking to educate audiences at speaking events worldwide. Admired for his successful career, he has appeared in the media in countries such as Austria, Canada, and Poland due to his expertise in the sector. When looking for an insightful speaker, Brian is an ideal choice for a range of cybersecurity events.