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Elena Bobkova is a global lead auditor, consultant, and speaker with over 25 years of experience in information security, governance, and compliance. One of the first auditors qualified to deliver ISO 42001 (Artificial Intelligence Management System) audits and training, Elena has worked at the forefront of integrating AI governance with established security frameworks. Her background combines deep legal knowledge—holding a Master’s degree in law with a focus on information security—with decades of hands-on auditing across industries including aerospace, automotive, defense, pharmaceuticals, research, and higher education.
Over the course of her career, she has successfully led and integrated multi-framework audits for some of the world’s most complex enterprises, uniting ISO 27001, 27701, 22301, 20000-1, 27017, and 27018 into coherent management systems. Elena has conducted more than 500 audits, supported global corporations in implementing and maturing their ISMS, and actively contributed to the development and research of new auditing practices for emerging risks in AI. Her practical expertise is matched by her passion for making standards accessible, ensuring organizations understand not only compliance but also the strategic opportunities effective governance unlocks.
In addition to her auditing and consultancy work, Elena is a frequent public speaker and educator. She has designed and delivered training programs on AI governance, risk management, and information security that help professionals and enterprises translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable strategies. Her sessions are known for their clarity, structured storytelling, and ability to turn technical frameworks into engaging, practical discussions.
Elena’s recent focus is bridging the gap between AI risk management, data privacy, and business resilience. She brings to every stage the perspective of someone who has seen hundreds of real-world case studies—both opportunities and failures—and can distill these lessons into insights that resonate with executives, auditors, engineers, and policymakers alike.
Long, ver 2 (more formal):
Elena Bobkova is a global lead auditor, consultant, and speaker with over 25 years of experience in information security, governance, and compliance. One of the first auditors qualified to deliver ISO 42001 (Artificial Intelligence Management System) audits and training, Elena has worked at the forefront of integrating AI governance with established security frameworks. Her background combines deep legal knowledge—holding a Master’s degree in law with a focus on information security—with decades of hands-on auditing across industries including aerospace, automotive, defense, pharmaceuticals, research, and higher education.
Over the course of her career, she has successfully led and integrated multi-framework audits for some of the world’s most complex enterprises, uniting ISO 27001, 27701, 22301, 20000-1, 27017, and 27018 into coherent management systems. Elena has conducted more than 500 audits, supported global corporations in implementing and maturing their ISMS, and actively contributed to the development and research of new auditing practices for emerging risks in AI. Her practical expertise is matched by her passion for making standards accessible, ensuring organizations understand not only compliance but also the strategic opportunities effective governance unlocks.
In addition to her auditing and consultancy work, Elena is a frequent public speaker and educator. She has designed and delivered training programs on AI governance, risk management, and information security that help professionals and enterprises translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable strategies. Her sessions are known for their clarity, structured storytelling, and ability to turn technical frameworks into engaging, practical discussions.
Elena’s recent focus is bridging the gap between AI risk management, data privacy, and business resilience. She brings to every stage the perspective of someone who has seen hundreds of real-world case studies—both opportunities and failures—and can distill these lessons into insights that resonate with executives, auditors, engineers, and policymakers alike.
Short:
Elena Bobkova is one of the first auditors qualified to deliver ISO 42001 audits and training, bringing over 25 years of experience in information security, governance, and compliance. With a Master’s degree in law focused on information security, she has led more than 500 audits worldwide across industries including aerospace, defense, pharmaceuticals, research, and higher education. Her expertise lies in uniting complex frameworks like ISO 27001, 27701, 22301, and 27017 into clear, effective systems that help organizations balance compliance, risk, and innovation.
Known for her ability to turn complex standards into practical stories and case studies, Elena speaks and teaches on AI governance, risk, and security in a way that resonates with both executives and engineers. She brings lessons from hundreds of real-world projects, helping organizations face the unknowns of AI not with fear, but with confidence and clarity.
Under 150 words:
Elena Bobkova is among the first auditors qualified to deliver ISO 42001 audits and training, with more than 25 years of experience in information security, governance, and compliance. She holds a Master’s degree in law with a focus on information security and has led over 500 audits worldwide across industries including aerospace, defense, pharmaceuticals, research, and higher education.
Her strength is translating complex frameworks like ISO 27001, 27701, and 22301 into clear, effective systems that support both compliance and innovation. As a speaker and trainer, Elena is known for turning technical standards into practical stories and real-world lessons, helping organizations face the challenges of AI with confidence and clarity.
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Elena Bobkova is one of the first auditors qualified for ISO 42001, with 25+ years in information security, governance, and compliance. A lawyer by training, she has led 500+ global audits and speaks worldwide on AI, risk, and security. Known for turning complex standards into clear, practical lessons, she helps organizations face AI challenges with confidence.
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