--- title: "Terry Cutler" description: "Terry Cutler: Expert in cybersecurity & ethical hacker; Helping companies & organizations guard against AI-generated & other digital, online threats. Contact us. " canonical: https://www.kmprod.com/speakers/terry-cutler updated: 2026-06-15 19:17:43 --- # Terry Cutler ## Biography As a Government-cleared Ethical Hacker, and the CEO of Cyology Labs, one of Canada’s few cybersecurity firms certified under the Controlled Goods Program (CGP). he has helped clients prevent, detect, and recover from sophisticated cyber threats.  Terry is the author of the #1 Amazon best-selling book *“Insider Secrets to Internet Safety: Advice From A Professional Hacker”* and the creator of *Internet Safety University*, an online training program with more than 43,000 enrollments from 150 countries. His broader cybersecurity ecosystem includes the *Fraudster App, cyPenTest automated penetration testing, dark-web monitoring, vulnerability management, and vCISO advisory services.* His work has earned him numerous industry accolades, including Cybersecurity Educator of the Year, a three-time placement on IFSEC Global’s Top 20 Most Influential Cybersecurity Experts, a two-time placement on Life Safety Alliance Top 40 Global Thought Leaders, and recognition on the CISO Platform Global Top 100 List. ## Presentation Topics Terru Cutler travels from Montreal, Quebec Canada. He offers a wide variety of different presentation formats including keynote presentations, workshops, fireside chats, moderated Q&A, on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is customized and tailored for audiences, industries, conferences and event formats. All of Terry's programs can be delivered as a keynote (45 - 75 minutes) or as workshop (1.5 - 3 hours) ### “Insider Secrets” to HOW hackers are getting in, and WHY  In the digital age, where our lives are intertwined with technology, the specter of cyber threats looms ominously, posing an ever-increasing risk to our personal and professional security. This presentation promises to offer attendees a rare "behind-the-scenes look" at the sinister world of hackers, their methods, and how they exploit the plethora of information available online to orchestrate targeted attacks. This session delves into the heart of the problem with modern-day security, highlighting the inherent vulnerabilities that we often overlook. Attendees will gain invaluable insights into the minds of the threat agents • the hackers who relentlessly seek to capitalize on these weaknesses, leaving individuals and organizations exposed to potential harm. Essential terminology will be demystified, ensuring that the audience grasps the nuances of cyber threats and becomes better equipped to navigate the digital landscape safely. The presentation unfolds the meticulous phases hackers employ in their quest to target specific victims, revealing the strategies and tactics employed to breach digital defenses. Perhaps most crucially, the session places a strong emphasis on social engineering awareness, shedding light on how hackers leverage psychological manipulation to extract sensitive information from unsuspecting individuals. Attendees will leave this talk more cognizant of their online presence, understanding how seemingly innocuous data can be ingeniously woven together to construct a dangerous profile. To underscore the gravity of the issue, a real-world hacking demonstration will showcase the practical implications of lax online habits, leaving a lasting impact on the audience. However, the session is not one-sided; defensive tools and strategies will also be presented, empowering attendees to take proactive measures in safeguarding their digital identities. The vast expanse of topics covered ensures a comprehensive and enlightening experience for attendees, instilling them with newfound knowledge to secure their online domains. As they emerge from this enlightening session, participants will be more alert, discerning, and better equipped to confront the lurking cyber threats that surround us daily. Armed with the wisdom gained from this presentation, individuals can take charge of their digital destinies and protect themselves in an ever-evolving technological landscape. Come and crack the code in this presentation.  ### The Next Phase of Cybersecurity RiskEspecially for Municipalities & Public-sector Organizations  This **customized keynote** presentation directly addresses: - **AI Agents as the new threat surface** How over-permissioned agents become the attacker once compromised, effectively bypassing the traditional kill chain altogether. - **Deepfakes and impersonation attacks** Real-world examples of voice/video cloning and how organizations are being socially engineered at an entirely new level. - **Why the traditional security model is breaking down** Including gaps in detection, logging, and why many environments still fail to generate alerts during real-world attack simulations. - **Zero Trust in practical terms** What it actually means for municipalities, beyond the buzzword. - **Forensics and spoliation risks** What often goes wrong after an incident, and how well-intentioned IT teams can unintentionally destroy critical evidence. - **What organizations should be doing now** Including visibility, identity-focused security, and continuous validation of their defenses. This is a forward-looking keynote that challenges the assumption that current defenses are sufficient while still grounding it in real-world attack scenarios and practical takeaways.  ## About Terry Cutler is an internationally recognized cybersecurity expert & popular keynote speaker at technology conferences all over the world. For more than 20 years, he has advised major Canadian enterprises, government agencies & municipalities, critical-infrastructure operators, and billion-dollar brands including TELUS, CrowdStrike, Insight, and GardaWorld, helping their clients prevent, detect, and recover from sophisticated cyber threats. As a frequent national media commentator, Terry has appeared on *CTV, CBC, CityNews, Global News, PBS*, and numerous podcasts including IT World Canada reaching millions of Canadians with timely guidance on emerging cyber threats. He has delivered high-impact cybersecurity keynotes and live presentations across Canada, the U.S., and Dubai, speaking to LIVE audiences as large as 2,500 people and 20,000 in virtual Reality. ## Expertise - Leading authority & high demand conference speaker on cybersecurity, preventative hacking, sophisticated AI threats & more. - Honored as the 2017 Cybersecurity Educator of the Year - Named among IFSEC Global’s Top 20 Most Influential People in Cybersecurity for three consecutive years – 2018, 2019, and 2020. - His expertise and influence have been recognized by the CISO Platform Global TOP 100 Influencers List. - His work continues to shape the way we understand and respond to the ever-evolving digital threats in our interconnected world​. - Sharing behind-the-scenes strategies used to protect companies and individuals from online threats. - Showing clients how to prevent and fix internal and external breaches ---