Ezz Tahoun

Ezz Tahoun is an award-winning cybersecurity data scientist recognized globally for his innovations in applying AI to security operations. He has presented at multiple DEFCON villages, including Blue Team, Cloud, Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Adversary, Wall of Sheep, Packet Hacking, Telecom, and Creator Stage, as well as BlackHat Sector, MEA, EU, and GISEC. His groundbreaking work earned him accolades from Yale, Princeton, Northwestern, NATO, Microsoft, and Canada's Communications Security Establishment. At 19, Ezz began his PhD in Computer Science at the University of Waterloo, quickly gaining recognition through 20 influential papers and 15 open-source cybersecurity tools. His professional experience includes leading advanced AI-driven projects for Orange CyberDefense, Forescout, RBC, and Huawei Technologies US. Holding certifications such as aCCISO, CISM, CRISC, GCIH, GSEC, CEH, and GCP-Cloud Architect, Ezz previously served as an adjunct professor in cyber defense and warfare.