Eugene Kaspersky is one of the world's leading cybersecurity experts, a visionary entrepreneur, and the co-founder and current CEO of Kaspersky Lab. His career began with a single computer infection in 1989 and evolved into creating one of the globe's most popular and effective antivirus software suites. His expertise is rooted in over 20 years of direct, frontline experience in information security and the global fight against cybercrime.
A graduate of the Institute of Cryptography, Telecommunications and Computer Science in 1987, Kaspersky began his mission after studying the Cascade virus in 1989. Two years later, he began developing his first product, Antiviral Toolkit Pro (AVP). By 1997, he co-founded Kaspersky Lab, where he initially headed technology development and, since 2007, has served as CEO. His early success, including the effective defeat of the infamous CIH (Chernobyl) virus, quickly established his firm as a superior market leader.
Kaspersky's experience on the front lines of modern cyberwarfare has made him an impassioned analyst of the geopolitical dimensions of computer crime. He is a vocal advocate for an international treaty banning government-sponsored cyberattacks, a subject he writes and speaks on regularly. He holds several patents, including one for a security system controlling the interaction of software components, underscoring his deep technical and innovative contributions.
As a highly sought-after speaker, Eugene Kaspersky brings unmatched, unmatched, firsthand experience and a fascinating dimension to his public talks. He addresses organizations globally, delivering essential, data-driven observations on the perpetrators and strategic implications of cybercrime and the prospect of a global information war. Organizations concerned with data security and cyber resilience place his insights front and center for strategic planning.
