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Keren Elazari      

Cyber Security Analyst, Author & Senior Researcher at the Tel Aviv University Interdisciplinary Cyber Research Center

Keren Elazari is an internationally recognized security analyst, researcher, author, and speaker working with leading security firms, government organizations, and Fortune 500 companies. As an independent voice on cyber security, Elazari has given several talks about the positive impact of hackers and the importance of cybersecurity, including a popular TED talk titled "Hackers: The Internet's Immune System," and she is the first Israeli woman to have spoken at the official TED Conference.

Elazari's TED talk on cybersecurity has attracted millions of views, been translated into 30 languages, and ranks among the most-watched talks on TED.com. In 2014, she also delivered a talk titled "Empowering Hackers to Create a Positive Impact" at DEF CON 22.

Elazari is currently a senior researcher at the Interdisciplinary Cyber Research Center at Tel Aviv University and is a founder of the BSidesTLV, Israel's largest security community event. She also runs a professional meetup for women in cybersecurity known as Leading Cyber Ladies. Her contributions to the field of ethical hacking and computer security have gained her wide recognition, and she is a prominent figure in the Israeli tech industry.

As an author, Elazari has written for publications like Scientific American and Wired. She is also credited with the authorship of the book "Women In Tech: Take Your Career to the Next Level with Practical Advice and Inspiring Stories," further establishing her as an influential voice in the field of cybersecurity.

Speech Topics

Cyber Security in The Age of Covid19

Cyber criminals have adapted to the new reality – what about you? The Covid-19 crisis has changed the way we do business, and criminals have quickly adapted to the new reality. Home has become the new office, and organizations that once feared the cloud have now rushed on, in order to maintain business as usual in these unprecedented times. Keren Elazari, TED speaker, security analyst and friendly hacker walks you through the new realities of cyber security challenges, and shared trends, predictions and strategies to build resilience. Learn how future-forward organizations are changing their security strategy to stay ahead of the challenge. This talk will be a fast journey into the new realities of cyber security threats, cyber hygiene and staying safe at home, at work, and with our families. From Zoom credential theft to Account takeovers, through Ransomware and Phishing, we’ll shed light on emerging security threats, attacker’s techniques, and practical ideas on how to build a safe future for any type of organization.

The Future of Cyber Security from A friendly Hacker’s Perspective

Cybersecurity is no longer about protecting secrets. It's about our way of life that relies on digital technology, everywhere -- from clouds to smartphones, from sensors to webcams, to stock markets and so much more. Complicating matters more, today’s cyber criminals are innovating just as fast as the digitally innovative organizations they attack. In this environment, are you and your organization thinking about what's next? This talk we’ll inspire executives and techies to act on what matters most. We’ll shed light on emerging security threats, new attack vectors and techniques; discover what we can learn from friendly hackers and how to work with them – and talk about practical ideas on how executives can make a difference in their organizations. We’ll discuss the future workforce and business challenges in this space and how to foster more diversity in cybersecurity. Finally, we’ll look at the future of cybersecurity and learn why resilience will be defined not just by our efforts to balance technology’s benefits against the risks it brings with it, but by how we evolve our paradigms about security, privacy and digital access.

Tap into The Hacker Mindset – Innovation lessons we can learn from hackers!

In the information age, data is the new currency and access to it is power. With battle cries such as “Information wants to be free”, “Hack the planet” and “we are legion” – in recent years, Hackers have risen to infamy. But can we learn anything about innovation from them? The surprising fact is that hacking can, and often does, improve products. It exposes vulnerabilities, supplies innovations, and demonstrates what is possible and how consumers want to use technology. In this talk we will see how companies that once fought hackers, can now invite them to innovate – and why more and more companies are learning to embrace the creative aspects of hacker culture.

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