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Shira Rubinoff

CEO at The Cybersphere Group

New York, United States

Shira Rubinoff is a recognized Cybersecurity and AI executive, advisor, analyst, author, thought leader and keynotespeaker . Ms Rubinoff built two Cybersecurity product companies, and led multiple women-in-technology efforts. She currently serves CEO of The Cybersphere Group and sits on many security company boards including Pace University and The Executive Women’s Forum for Information Security, Leading Women in Technology and others.

An expert in the Human Factors of information technology and security, Ms. Rubinoff was named one of New Jersey’s Best 50 Women in Business, was named by CSO Magazine as a Woman of Influence, and was honored by CSO and the EWF with their “One to Watch” award, and most recently was honored as an "Outstanding Woman in Infosec" by the CyberHub Summit. She has also been calculated by analysts to be the top female Cybersecurity influencer globally on social media.

Before The Cybersphere Group, Ms. Rubinoff founded and served for a decade as President of online authentication vendor, Green Armor Solutions and Secure My Social.

Ms. Rubinoff has also provided guidance to various firms in areas related to business develpment & organizational dynamics. She has published and lectured on topics related to the human factors of Cybersecurity, Blockchain & Information Security, and holds several patents/patents-pending in areas related to the application of psychology to improve information technology and Cybersecurity.

Available For: Advising, Authoring, Consulting, Influencing, Speaking
Travels From: New York
Speaking Topics: Cybersecurity, Intersection of CYBERSECURITY and AI, Digital Transformation within an Organization, The Human Factors of Cybersecurity

Shira Rubinoff Points
Academic 0
Author 133
Influencer 909
Speaker 20
Entrepreneur 60
Total 1122

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Thought Leader Profile

Portfolio Mix

Company Information

Company Type: Company
Business Unit: Technology
Theatre: North America
Minimum Project Size: N/A
Average Hourly Rate: N/A
Number of Employees: N/A
Company Founded Date: Undisclosed
Media Experience: 22 Years
Last Media Interview: 01/16/2025

Areas of Expertise

Agile 31.29
AI 31.44
AR/VR 34.38
Blockchain 30.38
Business Strategy
Cloud 30.07
COVID19 30.80
Customer Experience 30.40
Cybersecurity 37.60
Digital Transformation 31.65
Emerging Technology 30.28
Generative AI
Innovation 30.03
IoT 30.02
Leadership 30.30
Lean Startup
Privacy 31.54
Risk Management 31.15
Smart Cities 35.15
Social 30.33
Startups 31.33

Industry Experience

Consumer Products
Federal & Public Sector
Financial Services & Banking
High Tech & Electronics
Higher Education & Research
Professional Services

Publications

2 Advisory Board Memberships
Advisor
Pypestream
May 01, 2019
Pypestream is conversational AI built for scale. Built to usher the customer-centric enterprise into the digital age with “always-on” automation. No more single-task chatbots, no more embarrassing NPS scores and no more cobbling together technologies from multiple vendors. Elevate your customer experience with the power of a full-stack platform, military-grade security, and the only patented B2C messaging carrier purpose-built to handle any volume.

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Tags: AI, Customer Experience, Cybersecurity

Member Board of Advisors
Executive Women's Forum on Information Security
August 01, 2013
The Executive Women's Forum is the largest member organization serving emerging leaders as well as the most prominent and influential female executives in the Information Security, Risk Management and Privacy industries.

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Tags: Cybersecurity, Privacy, Risk Management

10 Article/Blogs
How will CISOs be impacted by the proliferation of Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity
Linkedln
July 01, 2024
The proliferation of AI has taken the world by storm, yet the impact on cybersecurity and the Chief Information Security Officers (“CISOs”) that manage it is mixed. Marching to an impressive sustained annual growth, which is expected to continue through the decade, AI can no longer be ignored for its potential benefits, and risks.

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Tags: Agile, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation

Security for SMBs in the Post-Covid Hybrid Work Landscape
Linkedln
October 11, 2023
In our ever-evolving, post-Covid, increasingly hybrid work landscape, security is more important than ever. With businesses running and relying upon employees and infrastructure that may not all be physically housed in a single secure location, creative solutions are needed to ensure the security of customers, employees, and the businesses themselves.

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Tags: Agile, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation

Champion For Change
LinkedIn
April 13, 2021
Las Vegas. The name alone evokes visions of opulence, luxury, windfalls, and just about every excess imaginable - all juxtaposed against an over-abundance of garish fluorescents, gritty pawn shops, homeless shelters, and shattered dreams. For better or worse, for the past several decades, Las Vegas has maintained its reputation, and unique identity.

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Tags: Cybersecurity, Innovation, COVID19

Is the World Economic Forum's prediction of a global cybersecurity failure in the next 10 years avoidable?
Security Magazine
March 11, 2021
What began just a few years ago as an organic, gradual, and sometimes cautious migration of communications, operations, and data to the virtual world of online storage and operations, has accelerated exponentially, due to the worldwide pandemic. Even those corporations, which took decidedly measured or even reluctant approaches to the early migrational patterns, were forced to forgo any misgivings or operational realities in their blind leap to accommodate the new realities imposed by COVID.

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Tags: Cybersecurity, Risk Management, COVID19

Cloud migration demystified with IBM & Red Hat tech leaders
IBM
January 19, 2021
While much of the country has yet to recover from the economy’s decline and business shutdowns due to the pandemic, one area that continues to expand at breakneck speed is the digital transformation of businesses and organizations.

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Tags: Cloud, Digital Transformation

My experience at VMworld 2020
LinkedIn
October 14, 2020
While 2020 may have brought the world to its knees, the opposite was true in the cyber arena, as experts pivoted at breakneck speed to meet and exceed the demands of a global marketplace that transformed seemingly overnight.

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Tags: Cybersecurity, COVID19

Behind the Scenes: Takeaways from CB Connect 2019
LinkedIn
July 01, 2019
With over 700 attendees and hundreds more connected online throughout the two-day San Diego-based conference, CB Connect 2019 provided both an effective overview of Carbon Black’s areas of engagement, as well as a blueprint for some of its key future plans and strategies.

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Tags: Cloud, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation

RSA 2019 Cisco Recap Shira Rubinoff, Cybersecurity Executive and Advisor
LinkedIn
April 05, 2019
This blog is sponsored by Cisco, but all views and opinions are my own.
The Cisco booths at the recent RSA conference were buzzing with excitement as their latest innovations and partnerships were proudly displayed. I had the privilege of meeting with an array of tech leaders and thinkers over the course of my three days in San Francisco in discussion of best practices, threat intelligence, and new and emerging innovations.

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Tags: Cybersecurity

Final Thoughts on IBM InterConnect 2017
LinkedIn
April 06, 2017
I recently attended IBM InterConnect in Las Vegas which was a great experience from both educational and networking perspectives. If you missed the conference this year, here are some of my highlights – and reasons that you may wish to attend next year.

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Tags: AI, Cybersecurity, IoT

Will you be at IBM InterConnect this year?
LinkedIn
March 09, 2017
I will be at IBM Interconnect this year. While there are many great things about the conference, here are some specific highlights that am looking forward to:
Networking with over 25,000 attendees from the world biggest companies.
This year’s Innovation Talks. These are a dozen talks featuring academic and industry leaders sharing their perspectives about various technology topics.

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Tags: Cybersecurity

1 Book
Cyber Minds: Insights on cybersecurity across the cloud, data, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and IoT to keep you cyber safe
Packt Publishing
January 13, 2020
Shira Rubinoff's Cyber Minds brings together the top authorities in cybersecurity to discuss the emergent threats that face industries, societies, militaries, and governments today. With new technology threats, rising international tensions, and state-sponsored cyber attacks, cybersecurity is more important than ever.

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Tags: AI, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation

1 Founder
Prime Tech Partners
Prime Tech Partners
January 04, 2018
Prime Tech Partners is a unique incubator located in New York City. Created by a team of seasoned entrepreneurs, business, tech, legal, and finance specialists, we are committed to the success of startups throughout their life cycle.

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Tags: AR/VR, Cybersecurity, Startups

1 Influencer Award
Top Global Female Cybersecurity Influencer on Social Media
Via LinkedIn
June 01, 2018

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Tags: Cybersecurity

2 Keynotes
Cybersecurity in a digital world
Smart City World Expo Congress
November 21, 2019
Cybersecurity in the digital world

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Tags: Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, Leadership, Smart Cities

How to create the proper cyber hygiene withinyour organization
ItWeb Security Summit - South Africa
May 28, 2019
How to create the proper cyber hygiene withinyour organization - and why doing so is critical

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Tags: AI, Cybersecurity, Leadership

4 Media Interviews
Interview at IBM Think2018 Conference
IBM Security
March 22, 2018
We're wrapping up at #think2018 and one of the big themes this year was collaboration! Pam Cobb and Shira Rubinoff share their thoughts. Make sure to check out all of the highlights at https://ibm.co/2HRFcVD
Shira Rubinoff: https://www.facebook.com/ShiraRubinoff
Pam Cobb: https://www.facebook.com/pam.cobb

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Tags: Cybersecurity

How machines can save us from social media suicide
SiliconANGLE
November 20, 2017

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Tags: Cybersecurity, Social

Shira Rubinoff, SecureMySocial | CyberConnect 2017
SiliconANGLE theCUBE
November 06, 2017
Shira Rubinoff sits down with CUBE hosts Dave Vellante and John Furrier live from CyberConnect 2017

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Tags: Cybersecurity

Cyber Investing Summit 2017: Yah-OOPs Lessons, Ramifications & Trends After a Major Breach
Cyber Investing Summit
June 05, 2017
Cyber Investing Summit 2017: Yah-OOPs Lessons, Ramifications & Trends After a Major Breach Panel Featuring:

Speaker: Rohyt Belani, Co-Founder & CEO, PhishMe
Speaker: Shira Rubinoff, President, SecureMySocial
Speaker: John Shegerian, Chairman, CEO & Co-Founder, ERI
Moderator: Robert Hackett, Reporter, Fortune

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Tags: Cybersecurity

21 Videos
Interview with Zach Lakovics, Director of Sales at Memcyco
Youtube
January 27, 2025
We discussed doubling down on digital impersonation. Describing how to do things smarter rather than doing smarter things

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Tags: Agile, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation

Discussing marketing trends with Monica White, CMO at Broadcom
Youtube
January 20, 2025
Great conversation with Monica White, CMO at Broadcom. We discussed marketing trends as it relates to cybersecurity.

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Tags: Agile, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation

#interview with Israel Mazin, CEO of #Memcyco re the Future of Online Fraud Prevention
Youtube
January 09, 2025
We discussed a very pressing topic in the cybersecurity space. The Future of Online Fraud Prevention.

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Tags: Agile, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation

Conversation with Jason Rolleston, VP & GM at Broadcom's Enterprise Security Group
Youtube
December 11, 2024
Great conversation with Jason Rolleston, VP & GM at Broadcom's Enterprise Security Group.

We discussed the shifting dynamics of cybersecurity in the current digital age, particularly for small and mid-sized businesses.

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Tags: AI, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation

Cybersecurity and AI predictions for 2025
Youtube
December 05, 2024
Welcome to clarity! The show that brings you what you need to know now in the world of cyber security and artificial intelligence.

Bringing you what you need to know now.

I am joined by Rinki Sethi, VP and CISO of BILL and Matthew Rosenquist, CISO at Mercury Risk.

Today we are going to discuss CYBERSECURITY and Artificial predictions for 2025.
We are going to cover what we believe the advancements in the hot areas are going to be this coming year, as well as the areas that need serious Improvement in order to carry us through 2025.

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Tags: Agile, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation

Cybersecurity and AI - A CISO perspective
Youtube
November 14, 2024
The show that brings you what you need to know now in the world of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. Please join me along with the most prominent CISOs in the industry as we converse with the most Cutting Edge organizations as well as the most prominent leaders in our ecosystem. We will be tackling those hard questions that are often left unanswered as well as disecting the most cutting edge trends and topics from both a business analyst perspective as well as a CISO perspective. Please follow along as we journey through this ever-changing world of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.
Bringing you what you need to know now.

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Tags: Agile, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation

CISOs Unmasked: The Good The Bad and The Ugly
Youtube
October 10, 2024
Please join me along with the most prominent CISOs in the industry as we converse with the most Cutting Edge organizations as well as the most prominent leaders in our ecosystem. We will be tackling those hard questions that are often left unanswered as well as disecting the most cutting edge trends and topics from both a business analyst perspective as well as a CISO perspective.

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Tags: Agile, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation

Alexandra Rose, Director of Governmental Partnerships and Director of Threat Research at Secureworks
Youtube
September 25, 2024
Great conversation with Alexandra Rose
Director of Governmental Partnerships and Director of Threat Research at Secureworks.

We discussed the many aspects of Threat Intelligence.

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Tags: AI, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation

Six Five OTR at RSA Beyond Securing Data Insights from HUB International and Cohesity
Youtube
June 06, 2024
Six Five OTR at RSA Beyond Securing Data Insights from HUB International and Cohesity

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Tags: Agile, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation

SixFive OTR Aviatrix The Convergence and Rise of Cloud Networking and Security
Youtube
June 06, 2024
SixFive OTR Aviatrix The Convergence and Rise of Cloud Networking and Security

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Tags: AI, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation

#IdoInterview with Ido Mazin Manager Partnerships & Strategic Accounts, #Memcyco
youtube
June 06, 2024

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Tags: Agile, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation

Hear from David Habusha, Head of Product at Memcyco
Youtube
May 13, 2024
We discussed Single Sign On (SSO) myths and facts from a non- sales perspective.

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Tags: AI, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation

Interview with Tim Burlowski, Sr Director, Product Mgmt, Global Cyber Resilience Lead at Veritas
Youtube
May 03, 2024
We discussed the current cybersecurity landscape of cyberattacks and how organizations should prioritize foundational cyber resiliency

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Tags: Agile, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation

Interview with Zach Lakovics, Director of Sales at Memcyco
Youtube
February 27, 2024
We discussed doubling down on digital impersonation. Describing how to do things smarter rather than doing smarter things

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Tags: AI, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation

Conversation w/ Charlotte Baker, CEO, Jason Allen, CTO, & DeWayne Alford, VP of Ops @ Digital Hands
Youtube
February 14, 2024
This conversation included business, technological and operational perspectives and how things work hand in hand within an organization to run smoothly and efficiently from a
cybersecurity lens.

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Tags: Agile, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation

Conversation with Dwayne Alford, VP Security Operations for Digital Hands
Youtube
January 16, 2024
We discussed the need to having the appropriate security program for every organization which encompasses the entirety of an organizations security policies, procedures, tools and controls

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Tags: Agile, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation

Conversation with Charlotte Baker, CEO of Digital Hands
Youtube
January 04, 2024
We discussed the ever evolving cybersecurity world and the shift in what is currently taking center stage.

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Tags: AI, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation

Gideon Hazam, Co-Founder, COO & CSM of Memcyco discusses biggest threats to organizations
Youtube
October 03, 2023
Great conversation with Gideon Hazam, Co-Founder, COO & CSM of Memcyco. We discussed the cybersecurity landscape as well as the biggest threats that organizations are facing today.

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Tags: Agile, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation

Interview with Rupesh Chokshi, VP AT&T Cybersecurity
Import from youtube.com
February 23, 2021

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Tags: Blockchain, Cybersecurity, Emerging Technology

Interview with Mo Katibeh, Chief Product & Platform Officer at AT&T Business
Import from youtube.com
October 30, 2020

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Tags: Blockchain, Cybersecurity, Emerging Technology

Richard Smullen / Shira Rubinoff Interview
Pypestream
October 01, 2019
Richard Smullen / Shira Rubinoff Interview

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Tags: AI, Customer Experience, Cybersecurity

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I am available for Keynotes, To moderate Panels and attend as a panelist

I have moderated dozens of panels and have sat on even more. Subjects ranging from Cybersecurity, Human Factors of Cybersecurity, Human Factor of Technology, Data Breach, Blockchain to name a few

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