Dr. Eyal Pinko, CEO of TERRA STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS, is a seasoned expert with over 30 years of experience in intelligence, cybersecurity, national security, and naval warfare.
Currently he leads a team that provides business intelligence, cybersecurity, and homeland security services to governments, corporations, NGOs, and individuals globally.
Dr. Pinko’s distinguished career includes serving as a Rear Admiral (RADM) and Commander in the Israeli Navy, where he led operational, technological, and intelligence divisions. After retiring in 2017, he was a senior consultant for nearly three years at the Israeli National Cyber Directorate, developing cybersecurity methodologies, wargaming scenarios, threat assessments, and impact analyses for public and private sector clients.
He holds multiple degrees, including a Ph.D. in Defense and Security Studies from Bar-Ilan University, where he also lectures on cyber, national security, maritime security, and intelligence. Dr. Pinko is the President of the International Institute for Migration and Security Research, focusing on strategic topics such as migration, security, and geopolitics. He is a prolific author of over 500 articles and a sought-after keynote speaker at global conferences on cybersecurity and defense strategy.
Dr. Pinko’s mission is to advance knowledge and provide strategic solutions to complex global challenges, including emerging cyber threats.
His keynote at How to Web Conference 2025, “When AI Turns Against You: The Future of Cybersecurity in the Age of Thinking Machines,” explores how artificial intelligence is evolving from a tool into an independent actor on the digital battlefield. Dr. Pinko reveals how AI can be both a protector and a threat, with autonomous hacking systems and deepfake-driven fraud rewriting cybersecurity rules. He will discuss the urgent actions needed today to stay ahead of these emerging machine-driven cyber threats.
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