Joshua Crumbaugh

Joshua Crumbaugh is the CEO and Founder of PhishFirewall, a company focused on cybersecurity and phishing prevention.14 He is an internationally renowned cybersecurity expert, published author, and keynote speaker with over 20 years of experience in the field.3 Crumbaugh is known for his expertise in ethical hacking and social engineering, having successfully infiltrated highly secure networks as a penetration tester.34

Career Highlights

• Founded PhishFirewall in January 2020 and currently serves as its CEO12
• Previously founded and led PeopleSec as Chief Hacker & CEO from 2013 to 20201
• Worked as a Senior Penetration Tester for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission12
• Held various roles in cybersecurity, including Sr. Security Engineer at Cigna and Lead Penetration Tester at IT Cyber Security1

Achievements and Expertise

• Recognized for his ability to breach secure networks and systems4
• Social engineering accomplishments include gaining unauthorized access to bank vaults, Fortune 500 data centers, corporate offices, and restricted areas of casinos4
• Authored peer-reviewed publications in the field of cybersecurity4
• Specializes in phishing prevention and social engineering5

Education

• Attended Oral Roberts University from 1999 to 2002, studying Marketing with an emphasis in Advertising and Public Relations2
• Pursued studies at Offensive Security (specific details not provided)2

Joshua Crumbaugh is recognized as a leading figure in the cybersecurity industry, dedicated to helping organizations understand and mitigate cyber threats, particularly in the areas of phishing and social engineering.35