Keren Elazari is an internationally recognised cybersecurity authority, TED speaker and strategic advisor. As Founder of Leading Cyber Ladies, Keren has created a network of female cybersecurity experts in Israel, offering her expert insights as a leading cybersecurity expert in her newsletter "The Friendly Hacker". A seasoned and experienced speaker, Keren has delivered hundreds of keynotes across six continents for high-profile organisations such as Google, Deutsche Telekom, AXA, Mastercard, Allianz, SAP and CISCO.
With an MA in Security Studies and a CISSP international certification, Keren has become a trailblazing figure in 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 has established a global reputation for her expert insight. 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. Dedicated to educating the next generation of ethical hackers, Keren is a Senior Researcher at Tel Aviv University's Blavatnik Interdisciplinary Cyber Research Centre and proudly supports the HackeRiot.org initiative, aiming to make cybersecurity careers accessible to all women.
In 2014, Keren made history by becoming the first Israeli woman 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. 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 a TEDx talk, "Heroes & Anti-Heroes", and has been recognised as one of Forbes Israel's 50 most influential women. Keren is also the co-author of the Amazon best-selling book 'Women in Tech' and is a regular contributor to i24 News, WIRED UK and the Financial Times. As a result of her groundbreaking work to champion women in tech, she has been featured on CNN, Netflix, The New York Times, Der Spiegel, and Business Insider, having also featured on the cover of Forbes Israel.
As a speaker, Keren has delivered talks at the NATO International Conference on Cyber Conflict & ITBN Security Conference, as well as chairing the IDC Herzliya ICT International Conference on Cyber Terrorism. No stranger to the stage, Keren Elazari is an inspiring keynote speaker on cybersecurity, 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.
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Keren Elazari received a 4.5 star rating across 21 events in 2023.
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"If you're looking for a truly engaging cybersecurity expert, Keren Elazari is the one. She has a rare gift for making complex topics easy to understand while keeping the audience hooked. Her talks are not only informative but also incredibly inspiring. Keren’s passion for cybersecurity shines through every word."
Keren Elazari's official speaker topics are listed below:
The Hacker Mindset: How the World’s Best Problem-Solvers Think
- What do ethical hackers, elite entrepreneurs, and the world’s most innovative organisations 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 organisations 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 organisations 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.
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
"Keren was great. She was a highlight of our meeting and I received great feedback about her presentation. She was lovely to speak with, as well!" - ARGO Group
"It went very well. Keren war very professional and also stayed for dinner, which was highly appreciated by the guests. Her presentation was very good and insightful. I can highly recommend to book her." - Desiree, Chief Marketing Officer, Avantec
- 2026 - Featured in the Jerusalem Post
- 2024 – Invited to deliver a presentation at Google
- 2024 – Invited to speak at the BlackHat Hackers Online Cyber Event
- 2024 – Speaker for an event for Nasuni CloudBound
- 2024 – Selected as a speaker for the MSP Global event
- 2024 – Speaker at Cyber Week
- 2016 – Co-Founder, BSidesTLV
- 2016 – Contributed to “Women in Tech”
- 2015 – Founder, Leading Cyber Ladies
- 2015 – Senior Researcher of the Balvatnik Interdisciplinary Cyber Research Centre, Tel Aviv University
- 2014 – First Israeli woman to deliver a TED Talk. Her talk, “Hackers: The Internet's Immune System”, has been viewed by millions and translated into over 30 languages
- 2013 – Research Fellow, Tel Aviv University
How to hire Keren Elazari
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