Brett Johnson
US Most Wanted Cybercriminal turned Good Guy. Keynote Speaker.
Brett can present on the following topics:
No other professional speaker has the background, insight, experience or knowledge Brett Johnson has.
"One of the Best Presentations I've ever seen"
--Karisse Hendrick, Award Winning Cyberfraud Expert, Fraud Prevention Pioneer, Industry Legend.
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The Original Internet Godfather
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"You are hands down the best speaker I have heard in recent memory. It was like a Broadway show, with financial content."--ISMG Attendee
The United States Secret Service called Mr. Johnson "The Original Internet Godfather" for his role in refining modern financial cybercrime.
Or to put it another way: Brett was convicted of 39 felonies, placed on the US Most Wanted List, escaped from prison, and he built the first organized cybercrime community, Shadowcrew.
Shadowcrew was a precursor to today's darknet and darknet markets and laid the foundation for the way modern cybercrime channels operate today.
Johnson was sentenced to 90 months in Federal Prison. End of story?
Not hardly.
Brett found redemption through his sister, his wife Michele, and finally the FBI. He was given the chance to turn his life around. He took it.
Today, Brett is considered one of the leading authorities on cybercrime, identity theft, and cybersecurity on the planet.
He works hard to protect businesses and consumers from the type of person he used to be. In 2024, Brett assisted the FBI in the arrest of over 300 cybercriminals.
Appearances and Testimonials
Visa, Microsoft, MIT, FBI, GISEC, RSA, LexisNexis, American Express, TransUnion, RSA, AARP, and hundreds more. Brett Johnson has worked with the most important organizations on the planet.
Netflix, Hulu, CNN, BBC, Fox News, New York Times, The Independant, NPR, Rolling Stone, Lex Fridman, Jordan Peterson, Megyn Kelly, Comedy Central, countless others: Brett has been featured worldwide.
Lex Fridman https://youtu.be/cC1LFC0KFSw?si=amM2oyUgds_ujg2B
Jordan Peterson https://youtu.be/cz0GVLzzYlg?si=tb9kxkH8Q00EOLEH
Kernel Panic https://mashable.com/video/how-credit-card-fraud-works
"If You've ever heard Brett Johnson speak, you know this wont be your average session"--Gus Tomlinson, Managing Director Fraud Identity, GBG
"You are absolutely a wonderful asset."--Gabriella Marshall, USAA Major Case--Houston ACFE
"You always bring such a wealth of insight when it comes to evolving fraud trends. I genuinely look forward to your posts--they're informative, thought-provoking, and always a chance to learn something new."--Timothy Potvin, Executive Leader
"I had a College kid turn around his bad habits because I told your story to him. He read about you. He ChatGPT-ed you. I reckon he will do ok in life. Bless you, Captain!"--Professor RatanKK, Hyderabad, India
"Brett Johnson shoots straight and that's exactly what we need in this security landscape--open, frank, uncomfortable, honest hit us in the face messaging."--Donald Hammons, mxHERO EVP
"Oh my God. It was one of the most inspiring stories I've ever heard. Really enjoyed it!"--Helia Fathi, Mobile Software Engineer
"You are one of my favorite Heroes!!!!"--Mary Patterson, Child Exploitation Victim Advocate
"You. Are. A. Great. Speaker. And a fantastic leader."--David Mauro, VP Strategic Growth, Netgain Technologies
"Fantastic Speaker and great heart in the right place helping other better understand cybersecurity!"--John Graham, Global CISO
"Brett is one of the most authentic people you will ever meet."--Paul Eckloff, Security Leader, Retired USSS