Joshua Crumbaugh
Actionable AI Insights: Elevate Strategy, Amplify Innovation, Strengthen Security!
Bio:
Joshua Crumbaugh’s journey began where few dare to tread—testing the very limits of human trust and digital fortifications. As a professional social engineer and ethical hacker, he didn’t just crack codes; he cracked people. Armed with a deep understanding of psychology and behavioral science, Joshua outmaneuvered gatekeepers in environments thought impenetrable: slipping past security in casinos, strolling through bank vaults unchallenged, and subverting the defenses of countless Fortune 500 data centers. His secret? Knowing how humans think, panic, trust, and fail.
This intimate familiarity with human vulnerabilities attracted high-stakes clients and regulators. From the U.S. government to the FDIC and SEC, global organizations turned to Joshua to neutralize insider threats and illuminate the blind spots where technology and human behavior intersect. He soon realized the key to a safer digital future lay not just in reactive defense, but in reshaping the very fabric of cybersecurity through innovation.
Stepping beyond the role of infiltrator, Joshua founded an AI-focused cybersecurity company—an endeavor driven by his conviction that advanced algorithms and machine learning could supercharge the industry. Drawing from his field-tested insights, he and his team build revolutionary AI technologies that foresee adversaries’ moves, adapt to evolving tactics, and reinforce human decisions with data-driven intelligence. Instead of treating humans as the weakest link, Joshua’s solutions empower them to become the strongest asset, seamlessly blending technical mastery with psychological acumen.
Today, as both an AI entrepreneur and a seasoned former hacker, Joshua offers a vantage point few can match. He understands exactly how criminals think and how cutting-edge AI can counteract that mindset. His story—cloaked in daring exploits, refined by global engagements, and fueled by a relentless pursuit of innovation—invites leaders to see beyond the present. In an era defined by digital upheaval, Joshua Crumbaugh stands ready to show how bridging behavioral insight with groundbreaking AI can redefine what cybersecurity means, and what it can achieve.
Bio:
Joshua Crumbaugh’s journey began where few dare to tread—testing the very limits of human trust and digital fortifications. As a professional social engineer and ethical hacker, he didn’t just crack codes; he cracked people. Armed with a deep understanding of psychology and behavioral science, Joshua outmaneuvered gatekeepers in environments thought impenetrable: slipping past security in casinos, strolling through bank vaults unchallenged, and subverting the defenses of countless Fortune 500 data centers. His secret? Knowing how humans think, panic, trust, and fail.
This intimate familiarity with human vulnerabilities attracted high-stakes clients and regulators. From the U.S. government to the FDIC and SEC, global organizations turned to Joshua to neutralize insider threats and illuminate the blind spots where technology and human behavior intersect. He soon realized the key to a safer digital future lay not just in reactive defense, but in reshaping the very fabric of cybersecurity through innovation.
Stepping beyond the role of infiltrator, Joshua founded an AI-focused cybersecurity company—an endeavor driven by his conviction that advanced algorithms and machine learning could supercharge the industry. Drawing from his field-tested insights, he and his team build revolutionary AI technologies that foresee adversaries’ moves, adapt to evolving tactics, and reinforce human decisions with data-driven intelligence. Instead of treating humans as the weakest link, Joshua’s solutions empower them to become the strongest asset, seamlessly blending technical mastery with psychological acumen.
Today, as both an AI entrepreneur and a seasoned former hacker, Joshua offers a vantage point few can match. He understands exactly how criminals think and how cutting-edge AI can counteract that mindset. His story—cloaked in daring exploits, refined by global engagements, and fueled by a relentless pursuit of innovation—invites leaders to see beyond the present. In an era defined by digital upheaval, Joshua Crumbaugh stands ready to show how bridging behavioral insight with groundbreaking AI can redefine what cybersecurity means, and what it can achieve.
DEEPFAKE DEMO of Your CEO: AI, Immortality & The Future of Trust
Format: 60 minute keynote (with options for extended workshops)
This program is perfect for:
- C‑level executives & leadership teams who need to understand the risks and opportunities created by rapid advances in AI and deepfake technology.
- IT & security professionals seeking to protect their organisations from AI-driven deception while harnessing AI for innovation.
- Forward-thinking innovators exploring concepts like digital immortality and how...
Your CEO Reinvented: Generative AI’s Great Leap Forward
Format:
60-minute keynote
This program is perfect for:
• Innovation and R&D Teams exploring rapid content creation or product prototyping
• Creative Directors, Software Engineers, and Product Managers interested in leveraging LLMs and multimodal models
The audience will leave with:
• A firsthand encounter with a CEO deepfake, illustrating how generative AI can...
Deepfakes, Digital Souls & Doing the Right Thing
Format:
60-minute keynote
This program is perfect for:
• Compliance Officers, Legal and Policy Teams navigating emerging AI regulations
• Ethics Committees, Board Members, and Leaders aiming to ensure AI aligns with corporate values
The audience will leave with:
• Direct insight into how an AI-driven deepfake of their CEO tests the boundaries of trust and...
A Deepfake in the Boardroom: Securing Your Enterprise Against AI-Driven Deception
Format:
60-minute keynote
This program is perfect for:
• CISOs, Security Architects, and IT Security Teams
• Risk Management Professionals and Fraud Prevention Officers
The audience will leave with:
• A clear understanding of how easily AI can produce a lifelike deepfake of their CEO
• Actionable tactics to detect, defend against, and mitigate AI-driven...
Robbing a Bank Over the Phone - How an expert social engineer can convince you to do anything.
This keynote address is an engaging and entertaining talk about the experiences of an expert social engineer. Audiences will be on the edge of their seats as they listen to real audio of Joshua convincing the Vice President of a bank to give up full access to his computer and...
Cybersecurity: Not Just for the IT Guy
A keynote designed to be the best cybersecurity call-to-action there is. Joshua teaches individuals basic cybersecurity safety rules in their professional, personal, and family lives. The training gives users a simple way to remember the common threats, mistakes, and defensive tactics needed to keep hackers at bay and keep their organization secure. The only security awareness training employees actually enjoy, comprehend, and remember long after the training is...
Phishing Naked - Demystifying the most significant and least understood cyber threat today.
Phishing is the single most significant threat facing every organization, government, and individual in the world.
Ironically, this is also the least known attack vector in modern society. While Phishing, and other digital social engineering attacks, account for most all cyber risk, they are commonly the least threat addressed.
Early in his career, he realized that cybersecurity was a human, not a technology...
Executive Cyber Leadership Training
This training is a must-have for C-Suites as well as boards of directors.In this 2-hour breakout session, Joshua gives a non-technical, yet in-depth crash course for executives, arming them with knowledge to lead effective cybersecurity programs for their companies and organizations.
Covering the DUH Concept© and the KILL Index©, Joshua gives executives the tools to hold their cybersecurity teams accountable for quality work and to measure the effectiveness of measures as...
The "Perfect Fit" Cybersecurity Keynote
Audiences are glued to his fascinating stories and anxious to hear actionable items that will increase their knowledge and internet savvy in the ever-changing online world.
Audiences learn the importance of cybersecurity...
The Boomerang Effect: How Cybersecurity's User Victimisation Backfires
Format:Keynote, Virtual offered
This program is perfect for:
- Management
- C-Suite
The audience will leave with:
- A new appreciation for how harmful and counterproductive the "you can't patch stupid" mentality can be, especially when it comes to cybersecurity.
- A better understanding of the negative impact...
The Future of Ransomware: What to Expect in the Coming Years
Format: Keynote, Breakaway Session
This program is perfect for:
- Anyone
The audience will leave with:
- Ransomware is a serious threat that is likely to continue to evolve in the coming years.
- Organizations need to be aware of the latest trends in ransomware and take steps to protect themselves.
- There are a number of effective security measures that...
Vibe Coding
Format: 4-hour class ($10,000) or 2-hour class ($5,000)
This programme teaches professionals and organizations how to quickly build and deploy Vibe-coded applications using a mature CI/CD pipeline, with built-in security checks, quality checks, linting and other best practices. It focuses on delivering AI-driven software rapidly and securely.
The audience will leave with an understanding of Vibe coding principles, the ability to develop Vibe-based applications, and know-how...
