„Stále je to v podstate len riešenie hádaniek... Pred rokmi, som bol fascinovaný prenikaním cez ochranu informačných systémov. Teraz to robím s povolením klienta, zo spoločensky prijateľných dôvodov."

Kevin Mitnick, najznámejší svetový hacker, ktorý unikal federálnym agentom počas elektronickej honby za človekom a potom strávil 5 rokov vo väzení za vniknutie do podnikových a vládnych počítačových systémov.
Dnes je jednou z najväčších osobností technického sveta.
Kevin Mitnick, do značnej miery samouk na bezpečnostné systémy, má viac ako 15 ročnú prax skúmania počítačovej bezpečnosti. Odkrýva zraniteľnosť komplexných operačných systémov a rôznych telekomunikačných zariadení.
Už v mladosti začal skúmať metódy, taktiky a stratégie používané na obídenie počítačovej bezpečnosti a zisťoval ako fungujú a pracujú počítačové a telekomunikačné systémy. Kým ukončil strednú školu, stal sa už plne kvalifikovaným počítačovým pirátom. Kevin získal neautorizovaný prístup do počítačových systémov niekoľkých najväčších korporácií na svete a prenikol do niektorých najpružnejších počítačových systémov, aké boli vôbec vynájdené.
Priznal sa že vnikol do informačných systémov a ukradol tajné bezpečnostné kódy zo spoločností ako sú Motorola, IBM, Novell, Fujitsu, Sun Microsystems a mnohých ďalších.
Za tieto aktivity bol odsúdený a navyše do roku 2003 mal zakázaný prístup k internetu a komunikačným technológiám.

V súčasnosti svoj dar na hľadanie tajných vchodov do sietí využíva s legitímnym úmyslom. Vedie Mitnick Security Counseling, konzultačnú spoločnosť, ktorá poskytuje bezpečnostné služby firmám a korporáciám.
Ako najznámejší (bývalý) hacker na svete bol Kevin Mitnick témou obrovského množstva správ a článkov publikovaných po celom svete. Bol hosťom rôznych rozhlasových a televíznych programov, kde odborne komentoval problematiku informačnej bezpečnosti. Kevin Mitnick prednáša na mnohých odborných konferenciách ako hlavný rečník, týždenne vystupuje v rozhlase, prispieva do viacerých odborných periodík. Kevin svedčil pred Senátom Spojených Štátov, napísal knihu Harward Business Review a prednášal na Právnickej škole v Harvarde.
Je autorom dvoch bestsellerov: Umenie podvodu a Umenie preniknutia.

Témy prednášok:

Social Engineering
The Art of Deception: Are YOU In Danger Of Being 'Conned?'
The Art of Intrusion: How Hackers Compromise Your Security and What You Can Do About It
The Truth behind the Myth of Kevin Mitnick
 

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Feedback from Microsoft:
“Kevin Mitnick’s talk at Microsoft was a huge hit. He was charming, funny and definitely in the zone. The talk covered his early childhood pranks, illuminating how he developed the hacker instinct that ultimately got him into trouble. We look forward to the movie that will be based on “Ghost in the Wires”! Thanks much to Kevin for joining us!”
- Amy Draves – Microsoft Research Visiting Speaker Series Manager

Feedback from the Calgary Board of Education
“The Webinar [on social engineering] with Kevin was fantastic and we have received lots of positive feedback about the event. Kevin is a great speaker with tons of wit and a flair for making points thoughtfully.”
- Shane Westcott, Manager, Technology Support, Calgary Board of Education

Feedback from CORE BTS
“Our company hosts an annual IT Security Conference in Philadelphia and Kevin has been our keynote speaker for two separate events…….[both times] the group was sitting on the edge of their seats during Kevin’s interactive security demonstrations. His Art of Deception presentation caters to both a technical and non-technical audience. His discussion is balanced between hacker techniques and on stage social engineering demonstrations. I highly recommend Kevin to any audience interested in learning how to protect themselves from emerging threats.”
- Robert J. Sensenig, Regional Vice President, Core BTS -PA/NJ/DE Region

Feedback on a speech for a confidential company
“I think I speak for everyone when I say that Kevin delivered 100% today…. He was engaging, entertaining, informative, and the response has been very good top to bottom. Beyond the presentation, he went above and beyond given the obstacles that were thrown at him by the venue ……. He deserves much credit for being flexible, open, and able to adapt, to what I am sure he will tell you, might be his most challenging presentation [situation] ever. [Our] Senior Leadership Team (President included) enjoyed the presentation and lunch where he was certainly the star. We hope that you can pass on our sincere thanks for a job well done.”

Feedback on a speech for Dell, Inc.
“Kevin has a unique ability to connect with both technical and non-technical groups, which makes him a perfect fit for almost any event, especially those audiences that run the full gamut of technical ability. Die-hard techies will enjoy “geeking out” with Kevin, and everyone else will still be fascinated and perhaps a little frightened by what they learn. Our attendees could not have been more pleased with Kevin and his “Art of Deception” keynote.”
- John Dietrich, Marketing Director, Dell, Inc.

Feedback on a speech for a confidential government agency
“I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude all of your hard work. I have worked for this company for 15 years. In that time, I have seen lectures given by vice presidents, heads of state, senators, legendary theoretical physicists and even financial gurus; however, your presentation was the first time I have seen our employees rush the stage to meet the speaker. In the last three days, I have received many requests from our employees asking if they can view the presentation again…….. I have received nothing but accolades on your presentation. You truly captured our audience and made IT Security awareness interesting and entertaining.”