Aaron Cohen

Aaron Cohen is a nationally recognized national security expert, former counterterrorism operator, and media commentator specializing in domestic extremism, lone-actor violence, and modern asymmetric threats. He appears regularly on Fox News and other national outlets to break down major terror incidents, security failures, and emerging threat patterns as they unfold.

Cohen is the founder of GIDEON, an AI-powered early-warning threat detection platform used by law enforcement and security teams to identify pre-attack behaviors online before violence occurs. Built on decades of behavioral threat research, GIDEON is designed to surface credible warning signs hidden inside massive volumes of digital noise — enabling agencies to intervene earlier and prevent attacks rather than simply respond to them.

With a background in counterterrorism operations and protective security, Cohen brings a practical, operational perspective to the stage. His work focuses on how modern attackers radicalize, plan, and leak intent across online platforms — and why traditional intelligence and policing models struggle to keep up.

Cohen advises law enforcement leaders, government agencies, and corporate security executives on threat prevention, intelligence-led policing, and the future of public safety. His keynotes are direct, high-impact, and grounded in real cases, offering audiences a clear understanding of today’s threat environment and what leaders must do now to stay ahead of it.