MIKKO HYPPONEN
Mikko Hyppönen | Global cybersecurity expert | Cybercrime | AI risks and Digital Threats
Mikko Hyppönen is a globally recognised cybersecurity expert, author and keynote speaker who has spent more than three decades tracking, analysing and combating cybercrime, ransomware and emerging AI-driven threats. Often described as a pioneer in digital defence, he has investigated some of the world’s most significant malware outbreaks and state-sponsored cyber attacks, helping governments and multinational organisations understand how hackers operate and how to strengthen cyber resilience. A leading authority on artificial intelligence risks, online privacy and digital trust, Mikko translates complex technical threats into clear strategic insight, equipping leaders to protect critical infrastructure, safeguard data and prepare for the evolving landscape of cyber warfare and AI security.
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Topics:
AI vs AI: The Future of Cybersecurity in an Age of Intelligent Threats
Artificial intelligence is transforming both cyber defence and cybercrime. In this forward-looking keynote, Mikko explores how AI-powered malware, deepfakes and automated attacks are reshaping global security — and how organisations can deploy AI responsibly to detect threats, protect data and strengthen digital resilience. A strategic briefing for leaders navigating AI risk, cybersecurity strategy and emerging technologies.
The Global Cybercrime Economy: Ransomware, Nation-State Attacks and Digital Warfare
Cybercrime is now a trillion-pound industry. From ransomware cartels to state-sponsored cyber warfare, Mikko reveals who is behind today’s most sophisticated attacks and how geopolitical tensions play out in cyberspace. This session equips boards and executives with insight into cyber risk management, critical infrastructure protection and the realities of hybrid digital conflict.
Digital Trust Under Threat: Privacy, Surveillance and the Future of the Internet
As data breaches, surveillance and AI-driven profiling increase, public trust in technology is under pressure. Mikko examines the balance between innovation and privacy, the ethics of artificial intelligence, and what organisations must do to protect digital trust. Ideal for companies focused on compliance, governance, ESG and long-term brand credibility.
How Hackers Think: Inside the Mind of a Cybercriminal
Drawing on decades investigating major malware outbreaks and global cyber attacks, Mikko explains the psychology, tactics and business models behind modern hacking. Leaders gain practical insight into threat detection, vulnerability management and how to build a proactive cybersecurity culture across their organisation.
Cybersecurity Leadership: Building Resilient Organisations in a High-Risk Digital World
Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue — it is a board-level priority. In this strategic keynote, Mikko outlines how CEOs and senior leaders can embed cyber resilience, manage AI risk, prepare for quantum disruption and turn security into a competitive advantage. A compelling roadmap for future-focused organisations operating in an era of constant digital threat.
These are just some of the topics that have proven valuable to customers in the past and are meant only to suggest Mikko’s range and interests. For more information on these topics let us know. Mikko researches each and every company he speaks to and for and the final topic is always finalised that works best for the needs of the audience.
Books:
Mikko is the author of 2 bestselling books: –
The Art of Invisibility: The World’s Most Famous Hacker Teaches You How to Be Safe in the Age of Big Brother and Big DataBIOGRAPHY
Mikko Hyppönen is a globally recognised cybersecurity expert, technology leader and keynote speaker specialising in cybercrime, artificial intelligence security, digital privacy and online trust. With more than three decades at the forefront of cyber defence, he has investigated some of the world’s most significant malware outbreaks, ransomware campaigns and nation-state cyber attacks, helping organisations understand how digital threats evolve and how to build lasting cyber resilience.
Often referred to as a pioneer in the fight against cybercrime, Mikko has tracked online criminal networks, exposed global hacking operations and advised governments and multinational companies on cybersecurity strategy, risk management and critical infrastructure protection. His expertise spans AI-driven threats, deepfakes, quantum security risks, cyber warfare and the rapidly expanding cybercrime economy — now one of the largest criminal industries in the world.
A trusted voice on artificial intelligence and security, Mikko explains how AI is transforming both cyber defence and cyber attacks, equipping leaders with the insight needed to manage AI risk responsibly while protecting data, reputation and operational continuity. He also addresses the ethical dimensions of technology, exploring digital trust, surveillance, privacy regulation and the long-term future of the internet.
As a keynote speaker, Mikko translates complex technical issues into clear, strategic intelligence for boards, CEOs and senior leaders. His briefings provide practical guidance on cybersecurity leadership, ransomware preparedness, data protection, and building resilient organisations in an increasingly high-risk digital landscape.
For organisations seeking authoritative insight on cybersecurity, AI security risks, cyber warfare and the future of digital trust, Mikko Hyppönen delivers informed, future-focused perspectives grounded in real-world experience at the front line of global cyber defence.