About Hillar Aarelaid
Born 1967. Hillar Aarelaid is an Estonian civil servant and police officer.
Hillar Aarelaid (born 31 December 1967) is the founder and first CEO for Estonia's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-EE). He was the Director General of the Estonian Data Protection Inspectorate from 1999 to 2003.
Aarelaid was one of the central officials in charge of responding to the computer attacks on Estonia after the Bronze Soldier of Tallinn controversy. American expert Bill Woodcock and other observers praised Aarelaid's calm professionalism displayed during the attacks.
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Who is Hillar Aarelaid?
Estonian chief security officer (born 1967)
When was Hillar Aarelaid born?
Hillar Aarelaid was born on 31 December 1967.
What is Hillar Aarelaid's occupation?
Hillar Aarelaid is a civil servant and police officer.
What nationality is Hillar Aarelaid?
Hillar Aarelaid is Estonian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hillar Aarelaid. https://biography.guide/hillar-aarelaid/
MLA: "Hillar Aarelaid." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/hillar-aarelaid/.
Chicago: "Hillar Aarelaid." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/hillar-aarelaid/.
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