Eva Benn is a globally renowned AI leader with years of experience in cybersecurity leadership at Microsoft and Big Four consulting. Currently the co-chair of Microsoft Women in Security, Eva is known for her disruptive thinking, unconventional storytelling and high-energy stage presence. Recognised among the Top 20 Cybersecurity Women of the World (2024 & 2025), Top 20 Most Inspiring Women in Cybersecurity (2025), and finalist for Cybersecurity Woman of the Year (2024), she has become a trusted voice on adversarial tactics, AI and the future of technology.
Eva’s career in cybersecurity began with a focus on governance, risk, and compliance. Before joining Microsoft, she worked in Big 4 cybersecurity consulting, leading global penetration testing and cybersecurity initiatives across various industries. Her expertise is solidified by multiple certifications. In her current role as Chief of Staff for Strategy on Microsoft’s Red Team, Eva is at the forefront of innovation, driving strategies that leverage disruptive technology to redefine red teaming and security as we know it. Her responsibilities encompass driving innovation in red teaming practices, ensuring that Microsoft’s offensive security strategies are at the forefront of the cybersecurity landscape.
Beyond her work at Microsoft, Eva is deeply involved in the security community, serving on leadership boards of the OWASP Seattle Chapter, WiCyS Western Washington and the EC Council CEH Advisory Board. She is also a Co-Chair of the Microsoft Women in Security and Co-Founder of Women in Tech Global, a non-profit organisation that aims to support and grow women seeking to pursue a career in tech.
In addition to her professional impact, Eva is an inspirational mountaineer, having conquered Mount Rainier, Mount Adams and Mount Baker along with challenges in the Swiss Alps. Eva uses her experiences to illustrate the parallels between climbing mountains and navigating modern threats, making her keynote speeches memorable and actionable. Often emphasising the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the cybersecurity industry, Eva advocates for environments where underrepresented voices are valued and given opportunities to lead.
Eva Benn's official speaking topics are listed below:
- Your Career, Hacked: Rethinking Success with a Hacker’s Mindset
- Hack Your Life, Hacked: Unlocking Personal Growth with a Hacker’s Mindset
- The Adversary is Within: How to Outsmart Fear and Reach Your Full Potential
- 2025 - Chief of Staff, Strategy, Microsoft Red Team
- 2025 - Senior Security Program Manager, Microsoft Red Team
- 2024 - Senior Security Program Manager, Microsoft, Red Team
- 2024 - Co-founder of Women in Tech Global
- 2023 - Senior Security PM Manager, Microsoft, Red Team
- 2022 - Senior Security Program Manager, Microsoft, Red Team
- 2021 - Senior Engineering Program Manager for Microsoft
- 2019 - Engineering Program Manager for Microsoft
- 2018 - Senior Cybersecurity Consultant for KPMG US
- 2016 - Cybersecurity Consultant for KPMG US
- 2014 - Director Of Technology for Business Information Technology Society Consulting
- 2014 - Manager & IT Consultant for Business Information Technology Society Consulting
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