Founder of Leading Cyber Ladies & Co-Founder of BSlidesTLV

Keren Elazari is a leading voice in global cybersecurity. She founded Leading Cyber Ladies, co-founded BSlidesTLV, and serves as a senior researcher at Tel Aviv University. As the author of The Friendly Hacker Newsletter, she shares insights on emerging threats and innovations in the digital landscape. Recognised internationally as a trusted security analyst, Keren is known for making complex concepts accessible to diverse audiences. Her work spans research, advocacy, and community building, empowering others to engage with cybersecurity issues. Through her leadership and expertise, she has become an influential figure shaping the future of the field.

Credentials and Impact:

Keren is a prominent figure in the global cybersecurity and artificial intelligence sectors, recognised for her expertise, thought leadership and dedication to education. She holds a BA in Computer Science from Bar-Ilan University, a BA in History and Philosophy of Science from Tel Aviv University, and an MA in Security Studies. Her professional experience includes serving as Information Security Architect for iTcon, Operational Security Expert with Matrix, and Cyber Security Business Development Manager at Verint.

Beyond her corporate achievements, Keren plays a pivotal role in fostering innovation and collaboration. She is the founder of a professional meet-up supported by Microsoft, CheckPoint and SAP, a clear reflection of her standing as a trusted authority in the field. As a Senior Researcher at Tel Aviv University and a Teaching Fellow at Singularity University since 2012, she has inspired and educated the next generation of ethical hackers.

Her work bridges the technical and strategic aspects of security, helping organisations understand and respond to emerging threats in both cybersecurity and AI. Through her leadership, academic contributions and industry engagement, Keren continues to shape the global conversation on how technology can be secured and leveraged responsibly for the future.

Publications and Media

Keren shares her expertise through her newsletter ‘The Friendly Hacker’, offering accessible insights into the evolving world of cyber security. She is a respected contributor to the influential volume ‘Women in Tech’, highlighting her commitment to diversity in the field. Her thought-provoking essays have also appeared in leading publications such as Scientific American and the Financial Times, cementing her reputation as a trusted voice in global cyber security discourse.

Why Hire Keren Elazari?

Recognised globally for her dynamic presentations and sharp insights, Keren has become one of the most in-demand voices in cyber security and technology. She made history as the first Israeli woman to deliver a TED Talk, with ‘Hackers: The Internet’s Immune System’ selected as one of TED’s Most Powerful Ideas of 2014. Her talks, including the TEDx presentation ‘Heroes and Anti-Heroes‘, inspire diverse audiences. In 2024, she was named among the 14 Best Artificial Intelligence Speakers Trending and spoke at high-profile events such as Google, the BlackHat Hackers Online Cyber Event, Nasuni CloudBound, the MSP Global event and Cyber Week.

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