Keren Elazari
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- Industry analyst with GIGAOM Research
Keren Elazari Speaker Biography
Keren Elazari is a globally recognized cybersecurity authority, TED speaker, and strategic advisor — and as she likes to call herself, a friendly hacker. Featured on CNN, Netflix, and the cover of Forbes Israel, and a contributing writer for WIRED UK and the Financial Times, Keren bridges the worlds of cybersecurity, technology, and business leadership — making the hacker mindset accessible to boardrooms, governments, and global audiences.
In 2014, Keren became the first Israeli woman to speak on the main stage of the prestigious TED Conference. Her talk on hackers has been viewed by millions, translated to 30 languages, and chosen for TED’s ‘Most Powerful Ideas.’ Over a decade later, it remains one of the most-watched talks on security and hacking on the internet. Named one of Forbes Israel’s 50 most influential women, Keren has since delivered hundreds of keynotes across six continents for organizations including Google, Deutsche Telekom, AXA, Mastercard, Allianz, SAP, and CISCO.
Keren brings a rare combination of deep technical expertise and mainstream storytelling ability. A veteran of Israeli Defense Forces intelligence — where she served for a decade including as a cybersecurity officer — she holds an MA in Security Studies and the CISSP international certification and serves as a senior researcher at Tel Aviv University’s Blavatnik Interdisciplinary Cyber Research Center. Her keynotes blend cutting-edge threat intelligence with insights on AI, digital trust, and the hacker mindset — turning complex cybersecurity topics into actionable strategies for leaders across every industry
Beyond the stage, Keren is the founder of BSidesTLV, Israel’s largest hacker community conference (est. 2015), and the global Leading Cyber Ladies network for women in cybersecurity. She is co-author of the Amazon bestselling book Women in Tech (Penguin Random House, 2016) and proudly supports the HackeRiot.org initiative to make cybersecurity career paths accessible to women of all backgrounds.
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The Hacker Mindset: How the World’s Best Problem-Solvers Think
What do ethical hackers, elite entrepreneurs, and the world’s most innovative organizations have in common? They think like hackers — embracing curiosity, challenging assumptions, and finding creative solutions to impossible problems. In this keynote, Keren draws on 25 years in the hacker world to reveal a powerful framework for innovation, resilience, and competitive advantage that applies far beyond cybersecurity. Ideal for leadership summits, innovation events, and cross-industry conferences.
The Future of AI — From a Hacker’s Perspective
With a hacker’s lens, Keren explores AI’s transformative role in the disinformation age. Acting as a tour guide for the audience, Keren showcases how hackers embrace AI and details the strategies organizations need to focus on right now, to truly benefit from AI’s potential — and stay ahead of its threats.
Malicious Innovation in the Cybercriminal Ecosystem
Step into the sophisticated world of cybercriminal innovation, where threat actors constantly evolve their tactics and technologies. This talk exposes the inner workings of criminal markets, emerging attack techniques, and economic drivers fueling cybercrime. By understanding how adversaries operate and innovate, defenders can better prepare for tomorrow’s threats.
AI, Digital Warfare & the Future of Cybersecurity
AI-powered threats, deepfake deception, and nation-state cyber warfare are reshaping the security landscape. From the battlefields of the Middle East to the digital frontlines of Eastern Europe and the Pacific, cyber operations are now inseparable from geopolitics. Keren explores how nations leverage digital weapons, what this means for businesses and citizens, and how organizations can build resilience in an era of persistent digital conflict.
Building Digital Trust in the Age of AI
As AI reshapes every industry, trust has become the most valuable — and most fragile — currency in business. Drawing on her experience advising Fortune 500 companies and governments, Keren explores what digital trust really means, how it’s being undermined, and what leaders across finance, insurance, healthcare, and technology must do to earn and maintain it. Ideal for board-level audiences and C-suite events.
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