Speaker
Benjamin Särkkä
Head of offensive cyber security | Hacker | Founder of Disobey
Benjamin Särkkä is an award-winning speaker, hacker, and security leader known for making complex technology understandable and inspiring. He founded the Disobey event, is the face of the popular Team Whack TV series, and is one of Finland's best-known cybersecurity experts.
Speaker profile
Who is Benjamin?
Benjamin Särkkä is an exceptional speaker and leading expert in cybersecurity. He has dedicated his career to uncovering the root causes of security problems and building a safer digital world. Benjamin is known for a practical approach that combines deep technical expertise with clear communication.
Benjamin founded Disobey, the largest cybersecurity event in the Nordics, appeared on the Team Whack television series, and has served as a cybersecurity leader in both a listed company and a Fortune 500 business. He played a central role in building incident response operations for one of the largest Nordic financial institutions. He has also lectured at several universities and was recognized by TiVi magazine as ICT Influencer of the Year in 2020.
Beyond security, Särkkä is known for his critical view of technology hype, whether around AI, blockchains, or Web3. He believes in the power of basic IT hygiene and is also active in society, supporting vulnerable groups for a safer digital environment.
As a speaker Benjamin Särkkä brings a charismatic, clear style to the stage along with concrete examples of how to approach the threats and opportunities of the modern operating environment. His talks suit both technical audiences and strategic leadership, and they inspire organizations to develop a holistic security culture.
Talks
Topics and presentations
Where data breaches begin
and how to prevent them? Practical examples and insights into security incidents and their root causes.
The hacker's perspective on security: what should every organization know about how attackers think?
Can you still make a phone call on a mobile device?
A critical look at the role of smartphones and everyday technology in security.
AI and blockchains without the hype
What is real and what is wishful thinking from a cybersecurity perspective?
Building a sustainable security culture
Leadership, collaboration, and fundamentals before buzzwords.
Disobey, white-hat hackers, and societal impact
How the field can change from within when it is given a face and a voice.
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