Keren Elazari

Keren Elazari, a former hacker turned cyber security expert, is an internationally celebrated speaker, researcher and author on all matters of cyber security. Her TED 2014 talk, viewed by millions, helped shape the global conversation about the role of hackers and the evolution of cyber security in the information age. As an independent security researcher, author and strategic analyst, Keren's work on emerging security issues has been featured by TED, Scientific American, WIRED, Financial Times and more. Since 2000, Keren has worked with leading Israeli security firms, government organizations, Big 4 firms, advised Fortune 500 and groundbreaking startup companies, helping global organizations navigate complex cyber security issues. Keren is also the co-founder of BSidesTLV and LeadingCyberLadies, two of the fastest growing security community events in Israel.

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