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Keren Elazari

The Friendly Hacker – Expertin Cybersicherheit
Cyber Security

Keren Elazari – The Friendly Hacker, is also known as k3r3n3.

Keren Elazari is an internationally recognized cyber security analyst, author and researcher with 25 years of experience in the field of cyber security. As an independent strategic advisor, Keren focuses on emerging security technologies and trends, working with leading technology vendors, government agencies, innovative start-ups and Fortune 500 companies.

In 2014, Keren Elazari was the first Israeli woman to speak at the prestigious TED conference. Keren's talk has been seen by millions of people, translated into 30 languages, included in the TED list of "Most Powerful Ideas" and is one of the most watched TED talks on cybersecurity and hacker attacks.

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About the speaker

Cybersecurity is no longer just about protecting secrets, it's about protecting our digital way of life. With cyber criminals innovating at breakneck speed, how can we stay one step ahead? Find out more about the future of cyber security, the lessons we can learn from hackers and the importance of promoting diversity in the world of technology. In an age where data reigns supreme, hackers have emerged as both villains and heroes. But behind the headlines lies a world of innovation driven by the hacker ethos. Discover how companies are harnessing the creativity of hackers, the surprising ways hacking can improve products and the transformative power of hacker culture

Keren Elazari holds a CISSP certification and a Master's degree in Security Studies. She is a visiting lecturer at Reichman University and a senior researcher at the Interdisciplinary Cyber Research Center at Tel Aviv University. She is also the founder of Israel's largest security research community, BSidesTLV, and the founder of Leading Cyber Ladies, a global professional network for women in cyber security.