Glenn Wilkinson

Founder of Kapenta, Maevro and Polira

  • Former Senior Security Analyst for SensePost
  • Former ResNet Coordinator for Rhodes University
  • Rhodes Scholar at the University of Oxford
  • Programmer, Technician & Manager of CompuNet 2010

When Glenn Wilkinson is booked for events, they are known to discuss the following speaking topics:

Hacking a Billion Dollar Bank
Wargames: Catching Hackers Through the Ages
How Hackers Think
Smart Cities or Hacker Playgrounds?
The Future of Conflict: Nation-State Hacking
Debuzzing Series

A preeminent authority on cyber security and the age of digital disruption, Glenn Wilkinson is a revered information security professional with a passion for computing and years of experience at the cutting edge of cyber-attacks. Previously an ethical hacker, Glenn has exploited the vulnerabilities of all manner of companies – from startup organisations to multinational conglomerates. With over a decade of experience in technology and cyber security, Glenn is now a popular choice as a speaker.

Studying Computer Science at Rhodes University, Glenn’s talents allowed him to secure a Rhodes Scholar to study at the University of Oxford. Joining the student body of the University of Oxford, Glenn studied for an MSc in Computer Science and an MSc in Comparative Social Policy. Upon his graduation, Glenn started his career as a Security Analyst for SensePost Ltd, conducting penetration testing for a variety of national and international clients. He was later appointed as the Lead Security Analyst and the Senior Security Analyst for SensePost Ltd, running an innovation centre that explored disruptive security and earning recognition in the Top 10 Web Hacking Techniques of 2008.

Forging his expertise in cyber security with SensePost Ltd, Glenn went solo with his expertise in the field in 2016, becoming the Founder of Maevro. Dedicating his first company to penetration testing, project management and software development, Glenn shared his vision for a world in which people are fully protected against cybercrime. Achieving great success with Maevro, Glenn became the Founder of Polira a year later, and the Founder of Kapenta in 2020. From phishing simulators to penetration testing, there is little that Glenn Wilkinson does not know about cyber security.

With a plethora of expertise surrounding cyber security and cybercrime, Glenn is now highly sought after as a cyber security speaker for industry events. Lifting the veil on the mind of hackers, Glenn advises business and individuals alike on how they can best protect themselves from the devious tricks of hackers and malicious cyber criminals. Focussing on topics such as catching hackers through the ages, how hackers think, the future of conflict: nation-state hacking and smart cities or hacker playgrounds, don’t hesitate in hiring Glenn Wilkinson today when looking to emphasise the importance of cyber security.

In October 2023 we sat down virtually with Glenn Wilkinson and discussed the cyber security trends of the future and how ethical hacking actually works. Watch our exclusive interview with Glenn Wilkinson.

Official Testimonials

Glenn Wilkinson is regularly booked to engage audiences at events, read their latest feedback below:

“Glenn gave an engaging, compelling presentation on the world of ethical hacking. We were all amazed and shocked about how much our phones are telling the world without our prior knowledge! Would highly recommend.”

Lucy, Household Design

“I had the pleasure to be invited to an event with Glenn as the main speaker. Not only did I spend the whole hour enthralled, but he also kept me, and the whole room, engaged with interactive content and a good measure of humour, on a topic that when you delve into it, is more than a little scary!”

Deboragh, Business Cost Consultants

“We had the pleasure of hearing from Glenn at our annual conference. He really engaged with the audience and got them thinking about the daily threats to their business.”

April, Bellwether Green

To enquire about Glenn Wilkinson for your event or corporate function, simply contact us via agent@cyber-security-speakers.com or call a booking agent on 0203 0070 318.