Tyler Cohen Wood

Tyler Cohen Wood is an internationally recognized technology strategist, keynote speaker, and thought leader with over two decades of experience at the intersection of national security, innovation, and emerging technologies. A former U.S. Department of Defense Senior Intelligence Officer and Deputy Division Chief at the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), she has advised the White House, military leaders, and federal agencies on complex tech threats and future-focused digital strategy. She has also worked in the private sector as a Director of Cyber Risk Management at AT&T, using her expertise to protect intellectual property and global customers from hackers.

Now a leading voice on artificial intelligence, emerging tech, and digital innovation, Cohen Wood is the host of the Our Connected Life podcast. She is also the co-founder of Dark Cryptonite, a startup developing U.S. patent-pending technology using advanced blockchain and zero-trust models to safeguard digital ecosystems.

As a keynote speaker, Cohen Wood has delivered compelling, actionable presentations at conferences and events including RSA, DefCon/Black Hat, Bloomberg LegalTech, EY Global Talent Conference, ISACA, FedEx, Raymond James, and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Her keynotes demystify AI and tech disruption for audiences across industries—equipping organizations to innovate with confidence and prepare for what’s next.

Named one of the Top 10 Cybersecurity Keynote Speakers by Onalytica, and a Top 30 Women in AI, Cohen Wood is also the author of "Catching the Catfishers," and a regular expert contributor for media outlets including "Good Morning America," CNN, Bloomberg, and The Wall Street Journal.