Marcin speaks on the many cyber threats facing the world today. He explains that as society connected all aspects of our life to the internet, this interconnectedness had the unintended result of making our lives susceptible to cyber attack. Finally, he outlines the need for “security ninjas,” or cybersecurity professionals, and the roles that they may play in addressing this hole in the nation’s security.

Marcin Kleczynski is the founder of Malwarebytes. He oversees the strategic expansion of the business, as well as the long-term vision for the research and development teams. Marcin has been recognized for his work in cybersecurity, receiving the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year award, and being named to the Forbes 30 under 30.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx