Clear, non-technical explanations — even though he’s intensely technical behind the scenes — making board members, executives and teams feel empowered, not lost.

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Bastien Treptel

Curious Child TO
convicted criminal
To cybersecurity consultant + Speaker

Bastien Treptel delivers a powerful cybersecurity keynote, blending humour, real-world hacking insights, and hope for the future of AI.

Arrested at 16 for hacking a big 4 bank

Bastien Treptel was always a curious kid who liked figuring out how things worked. So when he got his first computer at 14, he began exploring the cyber world and testing its limits.

At 16, Bastien hacked into one of the Big 4 Banks of Australia and found himself able to access thousands of credit cards. After shouting his friends one too many pizzas, the Federal Police tracked him down and he was arrested.

Having become a convicted criminal at just 16 and seeing how easy it could be for someone with bad intentions to get their hands on highly sensitive information, Bastien decided to use his skills for good.

He decided to dedicate his life to helping individuals and businesses understand cybersecurity and protect themselves and their data.

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Entrepreneur and Educator protecting businesses

Bastien founded CTRL:CYBER, a progressive information security firm, protecting businesses from cybersecurity risks. CTRL Group was created to educate and advise businesses on cybersecurity and provide services to help monitor and protect from threats.

In 2021, Bastien sold CTRL group and is now dedicated to inspiring everyone to appreciate security as it becomes an essential part of our lives as we move into a hyper-digitised world.

Cybersecurity keynote speaker Bastien Treptel on stage, captivating corporate audiences with engaging real-world hacking stories.

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Ignite your audience's passion for cybersecurity and resilience with Bastien, the hacker turned cybersecurity expert and speaker, as he fearlessly exposes the dangers of cyber threats, explores the intersection of technology and politics, and shares his remarkable journey.

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Ex-hacker turned keynote speaker Bastien Treptel inspires audiences to rethink cybersecurity and the human element behind digital risk

MVRCK

Bastien created MVRCK to help inspire leaders in the business space, the technology space was the first to undergo working from home and challenges in the new workforce mindset post covid. Learn how Bastien utilised the strength of the younger generation rather than look for its weakness. See how these challenges can help you grow your business not hinder it. Leadership is key to getting the best out of your business family.

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Bastien Treptel speaking at a corporate event, sharing lessons from his journey from hacker to trusted cyber advisor
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