Eva Benn

Eva Benn is a globally recognized leader in artificial intelligence, ethical hacking, and cybersecurity, bringing years of cybersecurity leadership from her experiences at Microsoft and Big Four consulting firms. With a graduate degree in ethical hacking and more than a dozen globally recognized cybersecurity certifications, Benn has become a trusted authority on adversarial tactics, AI, and the evolving future of secure technology. Her impact has been recognized worldwide, earning her many awards, including Top 20 Cybersecurity Women of the World (2024 and 2025), Top 20 Most Inspiring Women in Cybersecurity (2025), and finalist for Cybersecurity Woman of the Year (2024).

Renowned for her impactful keynotes, Benn blends philosophical depth with accessible simplicity, making complex topics like AI, cyber defense, and the human side of technology resonate across audiences. She speaks with equal ease to technical experts, corporate leaders, and non-technical audiences, empowering people at all levels to embrace change. Her talks extend beyond cybersecurity, inspiring women to break barriers, championing diversity in technology, and motivating individuals and organizations to face the future of AI with courage and clarity.

Benn’s industry influence is profound. As the founder of Women in Tech Global, she champions representation and empowerment. She has held leadership roles with OWASP Seattle, WiCyS Western Washington, ISACA Puget Sound, the EC-Council CEH Advisory Board, and the GIAC Advisory Board, and serves as Co-Chair of Microsoft Women in Security.

Beyond her professional impact, Benn is an avid mountaineer who has conquered Mount Rainier, Mount Adams, Mount Baker, and challenges in the Swiss Alps. She draws on these experiences to illustrate the parallels between climbing mountains and navigating modern threats, showing audiences that resilience, boldness, and innovation are the keys to summiting challenges both in life and in technology.

Benn is more than a cybersecurity leader; she is a storyteller, motivator, and catalyst for transformative change, inspiring diverse audiences worldwide to embrace the opportunities and challenges of the future.