Keren Elazeri

Cyber Security Analyst & Tel Aviv University Interdisciplinary Cyber Research Centre Senior Researcher

Keren Elazari, a renowned Israeli cyber security analyst, has established herself as a leading authority in protecting online data from cyber threats. Her journey into the world of hacking began at the tender age of 11, navigating online chat rooms and honing her skills in ethical hacking. This early fascination led to her drafting as a Cyber Security Officer in the Intelligence Arm of the Israel Defence Forces, where she utilised her expertise as a white-hat hacker. Today, Keren is a sought-after speaker on cyber security, specialising in the importance of ethical hacking and educating audiences on safeguarding their digital assets from cybercriminals.

Keren's deep-rooted interest in the internet and hacking propelled her into a ten-year service in the Israel Defence Forces, where she emerged as an influential figure in cyber security. After her military service, she earned the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) status and became a Senior Researcher at the Blavatnik Interdisciplinary Cyber Research Center at Tel Aviv University. Her extensive career also includes roles such as Information Security Architect for iTcon, Operational Security Expert for Matrix, and Cyber Security Business Development Manager for Verint. These positions have equipped Keren with comprehensive knowledge and experience in cyber security, hacking, and combating cybercrime.

To further disseminate her cyber security expertise, Keren founded Leading Cyber Ladies and co-founded BSidesTLV. Leading Cyber Ladies is an event dedicated to bringing together women experts in cyber security, collaborating with clients like Microsoft and SAP. BSidesTLV stands as the largest hacker community event in Israel, showcasing Keren's skills and insights as an ethical hacker. Her contributions to academia include being a member of the Visiting Faculty and a Teaching Fellow at Singularity University, which led to her delivering the impactful TEDx talk, "Hackers: The Internet’s Immune System."

Keren's TEDx talk was named one of TED’s Most Powerful Ideas in 2014, underscoring her influence and expertise in cyber security. As a highly sought-after speaker, Keren emphasises the critical need for investing in cyber security and the significant role ethical hackers play in protecting businesses. Widely regarded as one of Israel’s foremost authorities on cyber security, Keren addresses topics like emerging cyber security issues, hacker culture, and innovation. Her passion and knowledge make her a top choice for anyone seeking an engaging and insightful speaker on cyber security.

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