Mikko Hyppönen

Mikko Hyppönen is widely recognised as one of the most authoritative voices in global cybersecurity, combining deep technical expertise with a clear and engaging communication style. A leading technology researcher, he serves as Chief Research Officer at Sensofusion and Principal Cybersecurity Advisor at Elisa, placing him at the forefront of modern cyber defence. With a career spanning more than three decades, he has helped organisations, governments and audiences worldwide understand the rapidly evolving threat landscape, making him one of the most in demand cyber security speakers for business and event audiences.

Mikko began his career investigating early malware and cybercrime, developing a hands on understanding of how digital threats operate and evolve. Over time, he built and led multiple research laboratories and cybersecurity functions, contributing to the analysis of countless global cyber incidents. His work moved from technical investigation into broader strategic insight, enabling him to translate complex engineering challenges into business critical knowledge. This foundation has allowed him to develop a unique perspective that bridges technical depth with real world application, making his insights highly relevant for organisations navigating digital transformation.

Beyond research, Mikko has established himself as a globally recognised authority and thought leader. He has lectured at Oxford, Stanford and Cambridge, and has provided expert testimony to the European Union Parliament on cybersecurity matters. As a keynote speaker, he has delivered over 1000 international presentations, including at major conferences such as RSA, DEF CON and Black Hat. He is also an official TED speaker with numerous engaging TED Talks, including Fighting viruses, defending the net and Three types of online attack, explaining how we can stop new viruses from threatening the internet. Alongside his primary roles, he is an angel investor at Valo and Co-Founder of T2AB.VC, and serves on advisory boards for FireTail and Verge Motorcycles. His impact has been recognised through numerous accolades, including the Visionary Leadership Best Practices Recognition 2026 by the Frost and Sullivan Institute, the National Defence Medal and the Medal of Merit of the Information Guild. He has also been named Cybersecurity Person of the Year, inducted into the Infosecurity Europe Hall of Fame, listed among Foreign Policy’s Top 100 Global Thinkers and recognised by PC World as one of the 50 Most Important People on the Web.

As a cybersecurity speaker, Mikko stands out for his ability to make complex and often invisible threats tangible and relevant. Drawing on decades of frontline experience, he uses real world case studies to illustrate how cyber risks impact businesses, economies and society. His talks go beyond technical detail, focusing on resilience, preparedness and strategic decision making in an increasingly digital world. This combination of credibility, clarity and global perspective ensures that audiences leave not only informed but equipped with practical insights they can immediately apply.