Bastien Treptel

Bastien Treptel is a former black-hat hacker turned trusted cybersecurity expert, renowned for his compelling journey from cybercrime to cyber resilience. At just 16, he gained national attention for breaching one of Australia’s largest banks. That pivotal moment led to a remarkable transformation, propelling him into a career dedicated to defending organizations against digital threats.

As the founder of CTRL: Cyber, a company valued at over $100 million and acquired in 2021, Bastien built a legacy in cybersecurity innovation. He now leads Ironclad ID, focusing on combating social engineering—the fastest-growing threat in cybercrime today.

A sought-after keynote speaker and media commentator, Bastien brings a unique perspective to topics such as cybersecurity, AI, digital transformation, and organizational resilience. His engaging presentations blend real-world insights with actionable strategies, making complex security challenges accessible and relevant to diverse audiences.

Topics

Cyber Security – The Dangers Explained

A terrifying delve into the world of hackers and how easy it is to hack into people’s lives, and businesses and destroy them. Bastien covers these threats in an easy-to-understand manner.

Cyber and Politics

Fake news, media and deep fakes are affecting the way we vote, we shield our views and surround ourselves with like-minded people. Could this be the end of the world as we know it? Will technology ruin us or save us? Bastien dives into this topic with examples, shocks us with demos and ends with a positive spin on the world that will leave you thinking.

Successful Entrepreneur

Bastien covers off the threats business face today, how he went from door-knocking for clients to exiting 14 years later and not “having to work” but choosing to follow his passions.

AI Leadership and the Future workforce

Bastien describes a possible future, the leadership in business required to achieve it and how to harness its power to elevate your teams.

AI and Cybercrime – Leadership Guide

Ex Criminal Hacker Bastien takes the cover off how AI is being used by cybercriminals and how to protect your organisation through leadership and future thinking.

AI a Future of good and bad

Future cities, workforces, health and lifestyles could all be improved however, let’s take a second to imagine the dark side and how to prevent the AI apocalypse.