Mikko Hypponen is one of the world’s foremost cybersecurity experts and the Chief Research Officer at Sensofusion, a global leader in advanced anti-drone systems. He spent over 30 years at WithSecure (formerly F-Secure), where he served as Chief Research Officer, investigating cybercrime, briefing governments and Fortune 500 companies, and shaping the global conversation on digital security.

Mikko has spoken at the world’s leading cybersecurity events, including opening keynotes at Black Hat USA and featured talks at DEF CON and the RSA Conference. He has also addressed audiences at TEDGlobal, SXSW, Google Zeitgeist, and Mobile World Congress, and lectured at leading universities including Oxford, Stanford, and Cambridge.

A recognized authority on generative AI, Mikko explores the opportunities and risks of this technological revolution and its impact on society. He has been investigating cybercrime for more than 25 years, serving as an advisor to EUROPOL, and his research and commentary have appeared in The New York Times, Wired, and Scientific American.

Mikko is the author of the acclaimed book If It’s Smart, It’s Vulnerable, which examines the history and future of cybersecurity through his unique perspective. His contributions have earned him numerous accolades, including recognition by PC World as one of the 50 most important people on the internet, inclusion on the FP Global 100 Thinkers list, viral TED Talks viewed by millions, and the Virus Bulletin Award for outstanding contributions to the computer virus field.