Keren Elazari

Keren Elazari is an internationally recognised cybersecurity analyst and TED talk speaker. As Founder of Leading Cyber Ladies, Keren has created a network of female cyber security experts in Israel. A leading authority on technology, hacking and the importance of secure networks for businesses, she is also an esteemed contributor to "Women in Tech". Keren has been a featured speaker at a multitude of prestigious events, including the RSA Conference, TEDx and Wired, while her essays have been showcased in Scientific America and the Financial Times. When booked for events, this pioneer of cybersecurity will leave a lasting positive impression on audiences.

Following 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, Keren entered the world of cybersecurity. As an Information Security Architect for iTcon, Operational Security Expert with Matrix and Cyber Security-Business Development Manager with Verint, she established a global reputation for her expert insight. Today, Keren offers her insights as a leading cyber security expert in her newsletter "The Friendly Hacker". 

In 2014, Keren made history, by becoming the first Israeli women to deliver a TED talk. In her speech, "Hackers: The Internet's Immune System", she promotes the idea that ethical hackers are essential for strengthening our defences against malicious hackers. Her speech has been seen over two and a half million times, and sparked an industry-defining debate over the power of ethical hackers, and their ability to locate weaknesses in a business. Keren's speech was handpicked as one of TED's Most Powerful Ideas in 2014. Since then, Keren has delivered numerous influential speeches, including delivering the TEDx talk "Heroes & Anti-Heroes".

Keren is the Founder of BSidesTLV, the largest hacker community event since 2016, and Leading Cyber Ladies, a popular event in Tel Aviv dedicated to raising awareness for female representation within the industry. The professional meet-up is supported by Microsoft, CheckPoint and SAP, a testament to Keren's influence as a cyber security authority. Dedicated to educating the next generation of ethical hackers, Keren is a Senior Research at Tel Aviv University and Singularity University Teaching Fellow.

Additional roles at events including as a keynote speaker for the NATO International Conference on Cyber Conflict & ITBN Security Conference, as well as a Chair of the IDC Herzliya ICT International Conference on Cyber Terrorism. No stranger to the stage, Keren Elazari is a seasoned keynote speaker on cyber security, with unparalleled knowledge on the subject. She is an obvious choice to hire for your next event, delving into subjects such as ethical hacking, AI, cyber warfare, disinformation and technology. Champions Speakers proudly represents Keren Elazari as an official speaker booking agent, so contact us today to secure Keren as the keynote speaker for your next event!

In June 2022, we sat down with Keren Elazari and discussed her top tips and recommendations for organisations to prevent cybercrime. Watch our Exclusive Interview with Keren Elazari. Additionally, Keren has also been listed as one of the 14 Best Artificial Intelligence Speakers Trending in 2024, which further exemplifies her authority as a keynote speaker.