Bring Real-World Security Expertise to Your Stage
Brian Harris is a sought-after speaker on physical security, black-team operations, and cross-domain risk. Known for his engaging delivery and vivid real-world stories, he translates years of on-the-ground experience into memorable lessons audiences can apply right away.
Depending on your event, we can also provide training sessions and live demonstrations with equipment to give attendees a hands-on perspective.
Topics
Brian Harris delivers talks that cut straight to the realities of modern security. He regularly presents on themes such as the Physical Security Blind Spot—why access controls, guards, and surveillance systems often fail in practice—and on the way adversaries blend cyber and physical tradecraft in Black-Team Operations. He also speaks on building effective challenge cultures, strengthening incident response for facilities, understanding the risks of plantable devices, and briefing executives with board-level clarity.
Formats
Events can be tailored in format and length. High-energy keynotes typically run 30–60 minutes, while breakout sessions allow for 45–90 minutes of deeper exploration and audience Q&A. For groups that want to go further, Brian offers half-day or full-day workshops packed with hands-on scenarios and practical exercises. He is equally comfortable joining fireside chats or panel discussions, whether in-person or virtually. Recording and streaming can be arranged by prior agreement.
Demos
Depending on the venue, Brian can also enhance a session with live demonstrations. These range from RFID cloning and reader downgrade scenarios, to controlled wireless network discovery labs, to plantable device “show and tell” exercises. For clients that want a stronger culture of vigilance, he can also run short guard force or staff awareness workshops as part of the program. All demonstrations are conducted on controlled equipment, under strict safety protocols, and with full pre-approval.
Audiences
The audiences that benefit most from these sessions include security leaders, facility managers, GSOCs and guard forces, IT/OT administrators, corporate security teams, and red, blue and black team operators. Executives also gain clear, field-tested insight into how cyber and physical exposures connect.
Takeaways
Attendees consistently leave with more than just stories. They take away concrete mental models, practical checklists, and usable strategies—all grounded in years of real-world operational experience. Brian’s style ensures that risks become memorable, actionable, and relevant to every layer of an organization.
Past Events
About Brian
Brian is a seasoned security professional with more than 15 years of extensive experience in both cyber and physical penetration testing across the globe. His career spans across black team engagements, where he has excelled both as a key team member and as a leader in hundreds of operations. His portfolio of covert entry and black team engagements includes Fortune 500 companies, government entities, and critical infrastructure.
During his career Brian has worked and trained with law enforcement, military, and government entities. Most recently, he has held the position of cyber security team lead for the Nordic Region and European black team lead for NCC Group.
In addition to his infiltration experience, Brian is deeply committed to cultivating the next generation of security experts through education. For the past five years, he has been imparting his wealth of knowledge and insights in the art of covert entry through specialized courses. These courses have been taught around the world and include students in law enforcement, military, corporate security, and red teamers.

“Bringing years of hands-on experience to the classroom, Brian enhances the Covert Access Training with real-world insights. His approach towards the students' learning is commendable; he takes the time to understand individual learning paces and adjusts his teaching methods accordingly.”
— Søren M., head of physical security