Jacob Wellnitz
Senior Security Consultant at Beazley Security
Jacob Wellnitz is a seasoned cybersecurity professional and full-time Senior Security Consultant at Beazley Security. He focuses on Incident Response (IR), managing high-impact cyber incidents and guiding clients through investigation, containment, and remediation. Jacob is routinely relied upon as an advanced technical resource by other responders, lending his deep expertise to complex, high-stakes investigations.
With nearly two decades of experience in technology—beginning in high school hosting web servers from a DSL line—Jacob brings a broad and deep background to every case.
Session
Cybersecurity incidents aren't just about data breaches and financial losses—they deeply affect real lives. Incident responders experience intense burnout and psychological strain, while individuals in impacted communities suffer real-world consequences, including disrupted medical treatments, lost savings, stress, and anxiety from compromised healthcare, power, oil & gas, water, and financial services. This session uncovers the human realities behind cyber attacks.