Mitnick Kevin

Kevin Mitnick — Public Profile

Kevin Mitnick (born August 6, 1963) is an American cybersecurity consultant, author, and former hacker. He was born in Van Nuys, California, United States.

Summary

Mitnick rose to prominence in the 1990s as a highly skilled hacker. After a high-profile legal case, he shifted to security consulting, public speaking, and writing. He is known for his work on social engineering and the human factors of security, and for advising organizations on cyber defense and awareness programs.

Career highlights

• Founder of Mitnick Security Consulting, LLC, providing security assessments and training.
• Public speaker and commentator on cybersecurity, privacy, and social engineering.
• Public author of several bestselling cybersecurity books.
• Associated with KnowBe4 as a security expert and advocate for security awareness training (publicly described as Chief Hacking Officer in media coverage).
• Known for research and demonstrations of social engineering and attacker techniques used to educate defenders.

Publications

• The Art of Deception: Controlling the Human Element of Security (2002)
• The Art of Intrusion: The Real Stories Behind the Exploits of Hackers (2005)
• Ghost in the Wires: My Adventures as the World's Most Wanted Hacker (2011)
• The Art of Invisibility: The World's Most Wanted Hacker's Guide to Anonymous and Private Online Presence (2017; co-authored with Robert Vamosi)

Recent projects and activities

• Security consulting through Mitnick Security Consulting, LLC, focusing on penetration testing, social engineering assessments, and security training.
• Speaking engagements, trainings, and media interviews on cybersecurity, privacy, and threat awareness.
• Contributor and advisor to security training platforms and corporate awareness programs.

Social media and public profiles

• Twitter/X: public profile often cited under the handle KevinMitnick
• LinkedIn: Kevin Mitnick (public professional profile)
• YouTube: channel and media appearances under the name Kevin Mitnick

News and media notes

Mitnick remains a recognized figure in cybersecurity education. Media coverage in recent years has highlighted his security consulting work, his books, and his role in promoting awareness of social engineering and user-centric defense strategies.