Keren Elazari

Cyber Security Analyst, Author, and Senior Researcher, Tel Aviv University Interdisciplinary Cyber Research Center

Keren Elazari is an internationally recognized cybersecurity analyst, author, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in the cybersecurity field.

Keren covers emerging security technologies and trends as an independent strategic advisor, working with leading technology providers, government agencies, innovative start-ups, and Fortune 500 companies.   In 2014, Keren became the first Israeli woman to speak at the prestigious TED Conference. Keren’s talk has been viewed by millions, translated to 30 languages, and chosen for TED’s ‘Most Powerful Ideas’. Today, Keren’s TED talk is still one of TED’s most-watched talks on the topic of security and hacking.

Keren holds a CISSP certification and a Masters in Security Studies and is a senior researcher at the Interdisciplinary Cyber Research Center at Tel Aviv University. Keren is the founder of Israel’s largest security research community event, BSidesTLV, part of the global SecurityBSides movement, and the Leading Cyber Ladies, a global professional network for Women in Cyber Security.

 

Keren Elazari's Events

Regional Keynote: The Future of Cyber Security From a Friendly Hacker’s Perspective

Date: Tuesday, October 26

Presented by: Keren Elazari, Cyber Security Analyst, Author, and Senior Researcher, Tel Aviv University Interdisciplinary Cyber Research Center

Cybersecurity is no longer about protecting secrets. It's about protecting our way of life that relies on digital technology, everywhere : from clouds to smartphones, from sensors to webcams, to stock markets and much more. In 2021, we learned that cyber criminals are innovating faster than ever before. In this environment, are you ready for what's next? This talk will inspire security pros and techies to adapt and evolve, and act on what matters most. We will shed light on emerging security threats, new attack vectors and techniques; discover how our digital universe expanded and how we can empower a virtual workforce to build a digital immune system. Join this talk for a look at the future of cybersecurity and to learn how resilience can be achieved with adaptability and innovation – and surprisingly, by learning from hackers.