Gil Baram

Gil Baram is a leading cybersecurity strategy and policy academic and adviser, recognised for her expertise in cyber warfare, AI-driven cyber threats, cyber risk management, space and satellite security, and the role of intelligence agencies in cyberspace. With more than 18 years of experience advising senior executives, government officials and international organisations, Gil has established herself as a trusted authority on the strategic challenges posed by emerging technologies. Combining academic research with practical policy experience, she delivers insightful keynote presentations that help organisations understand the rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape and prepare for future threats.

Gil began her career in cyber intelligence, holding positions within Israel’s National Information Security Authority, where she developed first-hand experience in national cybersecurity strategy and intelligence operations. She later completed her PhD through the Tel Aviv University Excellence Programme before becoming Head of the Cyber and Space Research Group at Tel Aviv University. Her international academic career expanded further when she was appointed Fulbright Cybersecurity Postdoctoral Fellow at Stanford University’s Centre for International Security and Cooperation. She subsequently joined Bar-Ilan University as a Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor, while also holding research appointments at UC Berkeley and Nanyang Technological University in Singapore.

Throughout her career, Gil has published influential research examining the intersection of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and global security. In 2025, she published ‘AI, Cybercrime, and Society’ in IEEE, further cementing her reputation as a leading researcher in emerging cyber risks. Alongside her academic work, she serves as a Non-Resident Research Scholar at the Centre for Long-Term Cybersecurity and the Berkeley Risk and Security Lab at UC Berkeley, and as a Senior Adjunct Research Fellow at the Centre of Excellence for National Security at Nanyang Technological University.

Gil is widely sought after for her ability to translate complex cybersecurity and geopolitical issues into practical insights for business and government audiences. Drawing upon experience across academia, intelligence and international research institutions, she explains the strategic implications of AI, cyber conflict and critical infrastructure security with clarity and authority. Her global perspective, evidence-based research and real-world policy expertise make her an exceptional speaker for organisations seeking to understand the future of cybersecurity and technology.

Gil Baram offers audiences a rare combination of intelligence experience, academic expertise and international policy insight. She speaks on cyber warfare, AI-driven cyber threats, cyber risk management, space and satellite security, and the future of global cybersecurity policy, providing practical strategies for leaders navigating an increasingly complex digital environment. Having held prestigious appointments at Stanford University, UC Berkeley, Bar-Ilan University and Nanyang Technological University, Gil delivers engaging, research-backed presentations that equip organisations with a deeper understanding of emerging cyber risks and the strategic decisions required to build long-term resilience.

Here are some of the key milestones that define Gil Baram’s remarkable career:

  • 2025 – Published ‘AI, Cybercrime, and Society’ in IEEE, exploring the growing relationship between artificial intelligence and cybercrime.
  • 2025 – Appointed Non-Resident Research Scholar at the Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity and the Berkeley Risk and Security Lab at UC Berkeley.
  • 2024 – Became Senior Adjunct Research Fellow at the Centre of Excellence for National Security at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore.
  • 2023 – Appointed Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor in the Department of Political Studies at Bar-Ilan University.
  • 2021 – Selected as Fulbright Cybersecurity Postdoctoral Fellow at Stanford University’s Center for International Security and Cooperation.
  • 2019 – Appointed Head of the Cyber and Space Research Group at Tel Aviv University.
  • 2014 – Awarded a PhD through the Tel Aviv University Excellence Programme.