Keren Elazari: The hacker with a voice for security

“Hackers are the immune system of the internet.” – Keren Elazari

This statement propelled Keren Elazari onto the international stage. Her TED Talk with the same title is one of the most viewed cybersecurity lectures worldwide. Since then, it has become clear that Elazari doesn’t just talk about technology, she tells the stories behind the code – and in doing so, she highlights why cybersecurity is a question of trust, responsibility, and the future.

From the Tel Aviv underground to the world stage

Born and raised in Tel Aviv, Keren Elazari was fascinated by the world of computers even as a teenager. She became involved in hacking at an early age – not as a criminal act, but as a way of understanding systems. “For me, hacking was never about breaking – it was about learning,” she says.

This view of hackers as curious explorers shaped her path. She studied security research and later became the first Israeli woman to give a keynote speech at the renowned DEF CON hacker conference in Las Vegas. By then, it was clear that Elazari was not only a researcher, but also a bridge builder between the hacker community, the business world, and government institutions.

Keren Elazari Cybersecurity expert – in demand worldwide

Today, Keren Elazari advises multinational corporations, start-ups, and government organizations. She works with leading technology companies such as Microsoft, Intel, and Cisco, and is a senior researcher at Tel Aviv University.

Her credo: “Cybersecurity is not only about technology. It is about people, trust, and culture.” In doing so, she focuses on issues that go beyond firewalls. How can companies build trust when data has become their most important resource? What role do hackers play – threat or opportunity?

Topics that strike a chord with the times

As a keynote speaker, Elazari covers a wide range of topics:

• The role of hackers in a digital society – why they are indispensable for making systems more secure.
• Cybersecurity as a leadership issue – how executives must take responsibility.
• Women in tech and cybersecurity – opportunities, role models, and diversity in an often male-dominated industry.
• The future of digital trust – what companies and society need to operate securely in the age of cloud and AI.

She combines scientific research with practical experience, complex content with clear images. Her trademark: she manages to engage every audience – from C-level managers to students – equally.

A voice that inspires and provokes

Elazari is not only an analyst, but also an author and media commentator. Her articles appear in Scientific American and WIRED, among others, and her assessments are sought after by international television stations such as CNN, BBC, and Israel’s Channel 2.

Particularly impressive is her conviction that hackers are part of the solution: “We can fear hackers, or we can empower them to make us stronger.” With this perspective, she deliberately provokes, but she also opens up new ways for companies and society to understand digital risks.

Why Keren Elazari enriches your stage

Keren Elazari brings something unique to the table: she combines authentic hacker experience, scientific expertise, and the ability to present highly complex topics in an understandable and exciting way. Her presentations are not abstract technical lectures, but stories from the reality of digital attacks – and how to counter them.

She is an asset to companies that want to prepare their executives for the challenges of the digital future. Her audience leaves the room not only with more knowledge, but also with a new awareness of the opportunities and risks of the connected world.

If you are looking for a speaker who combines technology and people, risk and opportunity, hacker culture and corporate practice, then Keren Elazari is the right choice. Her lectures are inspiring, fact-filled, and a wake-up call: “In a digital world, cybersecurity is everyone’s business.”

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