Mishaal Khan

Mishaal Khan is a highly respected cybersecurity figure specializing in ethical hacking, Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), social engineering, and privacy. With over two decades of experience, he is a sought-after speaker who has spoken at the worlds most premiere cybersecurity conferences like Black Hat, 3 times at DEF CON, 6 times at Wild West Hacking Fest, SANs, and TEDx.

Mishaal’s engaging approach involves live demos that make cybersecurity fun and accessible. His strength is rapidly enhancing organizations’ security posture and saving time and budget. With a background as a solutions architect, hacker, and CISO for multinational companies, he’s a valuable asset across industries.

As a virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO), Mishaal secures organizations and provides executive-level consultancy to manage cyber risk and prevent breaches. Mishaal’s extensive experience and insights are captured in his book, “The Phantom CISO,” where he shares the journey from an entry-level position to a leadership role in cybersecurity. He owns a cybersecurity practice and leads a privacy management and investigations firm.

Mishaal’s certifications, including to prestigious CCIE, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Social Engineer Pentester, and the first certified Open Source Intelligence Professional (OSIP) by Inteltechniques, showcases his commitment to staying at the forefront of technology. Mishaal remains a driving force in shaping the industry’s future by contributing his time to the cybersecurity industry.