Wesley Marinho

Tech · Sec · AI

Wesley Marinho is a specialist in Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence, a BISO and international speaker. He is a reference at the frontier between AI and security — deepfakes, identity fraud and scams in the age of generative AI — with a strategic, accessible reading for businesses and technical teams.

IEEE Senior Member OWASP Maceió Chapter Leader ISACA Member 15 years in Security
Wesley Marinho, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence specialist

§ 01About

The link between information security and the business

I started in tech support at a port terminal and ended up leading security at a digital bank. Along the way I learned to speak both languages: the one of the people who write the code, and the one of the people who sign the checks.

Specialist & BISO

Security that becomes a business decision

BISO (Business Information Security Officer) with 15 years across digital banks, industry, government and startups. Risk assessment, LGPD, ISO 27001, Threat Modeling and Security by Design — in global teams across Brazil, Mexico, Colombia and LATAM.

International speaker

From the technical stage to the executive one

He has brought the AI × Security frontier to stages like HackUSU (Utah/USA), WAIC, Mind The Sec, RoadSec, Latinoware and RogaDX. In Portuguese and English, from the engineering team to the boardroom.

Digital Advocate

No scare tactics, no legalese

More than 40 interviews on TV and radio, plus articles in CISO Advisor, E-Commerce Brasil and TI Inside. I explain Pix scams, deepfakes and identity fraud without fear-mongering and without jargon.

§ 02Talks

Themes I bring to the stage

Ready-to-go talks on where AI and security meet. I tune the same topic for the board, the tech team or a university crowd.

Unmasking the Threat: AI Deepfakes and the Erosion of Identity

WAIC 2025 · RogaDX · Latinoware

Security, privacy and intellectual property in the age of AI

HackUSU / Utah State University · IFPE

The Pix/SFN trust crisis: a technical and regulatory autopsy

Mind The Sec 2025

Hacking — is my business at risk?

Mind The Sec · RogaDX · executive & SMBs

Designing Unbreakable SaaS Platforms

ConnecTech · UFAL · technical teams

CyberWar — who is the enemy?

RoadSec · Coalti · broad audience

HackUSU · Utah, USA WAIC Mind The Sec RoadSec Latinoware RogaDX ConnecTech IEEE Region 9

§ 03Public voice & media

Presence in the press and publications

More than 40 catalogued interviews on TV and radio (2020–2026) and bylined articles in technology and security outlets.

E-Commerce BrasilHow AI, data engineering and paid media are redefining fraud on Black Friday
CISO AdvisorSecurity Awareness Program: what's trending?
TI InsideThe risks of content automation with generative AI
GazetaWebAlagoas recorded 34,000+ scam attempts in online shopping
TV Gazeta TV Pajuçara CBN Jovem Pan SBT Rádio MIX Gazeta de Alagoas

§ 04Authority & credentials

Titles, certifications and recognition

Affiliations IEEE OWASP

IEEE Senior Member and Region 9 Ambassador (LATAM)·OWASP Maceió Chapter Leader·ISACA member.

Check Point CCSE certified·CREA/CONFEA and ANETI registrations.

ALAPA Honor (2023) and IEEE Region 9 Award·postgraduate degree in Computer Network Security.

§ 05How I can help

Three ways to work together

From the talk that inspires the team to the project that hardens the product — and the right conversation about the next step in your career.

Talks & keynotes

Events, companies and universities — in Brazil and abroad, in PT or EN.

  • AI × cybersecurity and deepfakes
  • Cyber risk for executives and the board
  • Security in the financial sector (Pix/SFN)
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B2B consulting

WM Consultoria de TI (WM IT Consulting) — security and AI in practice, aligned with the business.

  • Security by Design
  • Secure AI in the dev cycle (SDLC)
  • BISO as a Service
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Opportunities

Open to strategic opportunities at international, high-impact companies.

  • Security leadership / BISO
  • Application & AI security
  • Global and remote teams
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§ 06Frequently asked questions

FAQ

Who is Wesley Marinho?
A specialist in Technology, Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence and a BISO (Business Information Security Officer), with a 15-year career across the financial, industrial, government and startup sectors. IEEE Senior Member, OWASP Maceió Chapter Leader and international speaker, focused on the frontier between AI and security: deepfakes, identity fraud and generative AI risks.
What topics does Wesley speak about?
Deepfakes and identity fraud in the age of AI, security and intellectual property with generative AI, security in the financial sector (Pix/SFN), cyber risk for business, AppSec and secure SaaS platforms, and careers in technology — in Portuguese and English.
How do I invite Wesley to speak?
By email: contato@wesleymarinho.com. He takes on national and international events, both in person and corporate.
What consulting does WM Consultoria de TI offer?
B2B consulting in Cybersecurity and AI: Security by Design, secure AI implementation across the development lifecycle (CI/CD, SDLC), secure use of AI as a software feature, and BISO as a Service — security strategy on demand, aligned with the business.
Where has Wesley spoken?
Among others: HackUSU (Utah State University, USA), WAIC — AI Industry Security Forum, Mind The Sec, RoadSec, Latinoware, RogaDX, ConnecTech and IEEE Region 9 events. More than 25 documented talks since 2015.
Is Wesley open to international opportunities?
Yes. He is actively evaluating strategic opportunities at international, high-impact companies, in security leadership roles. The best way to reach him is LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marinhowesley.

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