Cybersecurity shall be C-level priority

Deepen your understanding of digital security with this new episode of  "C ybersecurity shall be C-level priority! " Host  Nico Freitag  welcomes  Olaf Röhrbein , Senior Consultant Cybersecurity at BWI and former career soldier, to explore the question: How can discipline shape a powerful cybersecurity mindset? In this episode: 🔐 How military training fosters vigilance, struct...

Expand your cybersecurity expertise with  "C ybersecurity shall be C-level priority! " In this episode,  Nico Freitag  welcomes  Katia Winkler , Senior Information Security Specialist at a major insurance company. Together, they explore some of the most pressing and misunderstood cybersecurity topics in the industry today – from regulatory complexity to realistic supply chain p...

Gain practical insight into AI and cybersecurity with this episode of  "C ybersecurity shall be C-level priority! " Nico Freitag is joined by  Marco Eggerling , Global CISO at  Check Point , to dive deep into the question: Is AI in cybersecurity a revolution – or just another overhyped feature? Key themes include: - What AI Defense really is (and isn’t) - The blurred line between re...

Gain powerful insights on diversity, leadership, and cybersecurity with this new episode of C ybersecurity shall be C-level priority! In this edition, host Nico Freitag welcomes  Julia Hermann, CISO at infodas , for a deep-dive conversation about female empowerment in cybersecurity. Julia shares her journey from being the only woman in technical teams to becoming a leader and advocate fo...

Expand your digital security knowledge with  C ybersecurity shall be C-level priority! In this episode of Cybersecurity ist Chefsache , host Nico Freitag welcomes Malte Vollandt for a candid discussion on what true appreciation in cybersecurity really means—and why it matters more than ever. 🚨  What You’ll Learn: CISO Evolution:  From IT-focused technician to cross-functional leade...

Expand your digital security knowledge with  C ybersecurity shall be C-level priority! In this episode,  Nico Freitag  speaks with  Caroline Krohn , Head of Digital Consumer Protection at the  Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) . The spotlight is on BSI’s  Email Security Year 2025 , a bold initiative aimed at making email communication more secure across Ge...

Level up your understanding of Europe’s digital challenges in this episode of  “ Cybersecurity shall be C-level priority !” . Host  Nico Freitag  welcomes  David Fuhr , Co-founder & CTO at  intcube GmbH , for a bold and wide-ranging conversation on cybersecurity, scale, and sovereignty in Europe. The discussion kicks off with the U.S. Treasury’s announcement to defund...

Enhance your understanding of digital security with  Cybersecurity shall be C-level priority ! In this insightful episode,  Nico Freitag  is joined by  Bronislava V. Panchenko , Founder of  BVP Data Security , to explore a vital and often overlooked topic:  The Transparent Human —and how our personal data is increasingly being used as currency in the digital age. Toge...

Enhance your understanding of digital security with  Cybersecurity shall be C-level priority ! In this episode,  Dr. Gökhan Bal , Team Lead Cybersecurity Consulting at  AONIC , joins Nico Freitag to dive deep into three key areas of modern cybersecurity: IT-OT convergence ,  cyber readiness through real-world exercises , and the  challenge of making cybersecurity measurabl...

Sharpen your crisis response skills with  “ Cybersecurity shall be C-level priority !”  – the podcast that puts digital threats into real-world context. In this episode, host  Nico Freitag  is joined by  Janka Kreißl , Partner at  DUNKELBLAU , to dive into the world of cyber crisis management and effective communication under pressure. With years of hands-on experienc...

Boost your industrial cybersecurity knowledge with  " Cybersecurity shall be C-level priority !"  – the podcast where real-world threats meet hands-on solutions. In this episode, host  Nico Freitag  welcomes  Sebastian Froede , Managing Director of  Pentaris Security GmbH , to talk about the realities of OT security and how penetration testing in industrial environmen...

🚨 The videos on this channel are translated from the original content @cybersec_ist_chefsache using AI technology to make them accessible to a broader audience. 🚨 In the latest episode, Nico Freitag talks to Vicky Sorge, CISO at Kaufland e-commerce. Together, they explore the evolving CISO role—from a purely technical expert to a leadership figure and communicator within the company. Vicky Sorge...

Enhance your understanding of digital security with  Cybersecurity shall be C-level priority ! In this episode, host Nico Freitag is joined by  Johannes Steger , Editor-in-Chief at  Tagesspiegel Background Digitalization & Cybersecurity , for a deep dive into the intersection of media, disinformation, and cybersecurity. The central question:  How do we communicate about cyb...

Enhance your understanding of digital security with  Cybersecurity shall be C-level priority ! In this engaging episode, Nico Freitag sits down with  Julia Dudenko , Group CISO at Haniel, to dive into today's biggest digital security challenges: deepfakes, misinformation, regulation, and the power of trust. 🎯 Key takeaways from this episode: Why deepfakes are a growing threat – and how...

Enhance your understanding of digital security with  Cybersecurity shall be C-level priority ! In this powerful episode, host Nico Freitag welcomes  Dr. Robert Koch , General Staff Officer at the German Armed Forces. Together, they dive into the evolving role of cyberspace in global conflicts and why we must act now to strengthen digital defenses. With decades of experience across the Ge...

Enhance your understanding of digital security with  Cybersecurity shall be C-level priority ! In this special episode, host  Nico Freitag  speaks with  Tim Guder , Head of Exhibitor Success at the  Cybersecurity Summit , about the event that blends a premium conference experience with practical networking – all focused on IT and cybersecurity decision-makers. Held on&nbsp...

Enhance your understanding of digital security with  Cybersecurity shall be C-level priority ! Cybersecurity is not just about technology – it’s about communication! In this episode of  Cybersecurity ist Chefsache ,  Nico Werner  speaks with  Annika Waegenbauer , Founder of  CYBERSECURITY REDEFINED , about the biggest challenges in communicating cybersecurity at the C...

Enhance your understanding of digital security with  Cybersecurity shall be C-level priority ! In this special episode of  Cybersecurity ist Chefsache , we explore the book  “IT für Anfänger” (IT for Beginners)  – a collaborative project featuring over 9 authors who explain complex IT topics in a simple, relatable, and often humorous way. We’re joined by several of the contribu...

Enhance your understanding of digital security with  Cybersecurity shall be C-level priority ! In this episode,  Nico Werner  talks with  Knut Trepte , Senior Product Manager at  SUSE , about the impact of Open Source on cybersecurity. Is Open Source really insecure?  – Why transparency can be a security advantage The XZ Backdoor incident  – How attackers infiltr...

Enhance your understanding of digital security with  Cybersecurity shall be C-level priority ! 🔍  OSINT: A Threat or an Opportunity? How Companies Can Leverage Open Source Intelligence In this episode welcomes  Nico Werner   IT security expert Estelle Franz . Together, they dive deep into  Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)  and discuss how companies can use it not onl...

Enhance your understanding of digital security with  Cybersecurity shall be C-level priority ! In this episode,  Nico Werner  welcomes cybersecurity expert  Dr. Sven Herpig , Head of Cybersecurity Policy and Resilience at  Interface  (formerly Stiftung Neue Verantwortung). Together, they explore the heated debate around  Hackback  – the act of retaliating ag...

Enhance your understanding of digital security with  Cybersecurity shall be C-level priority ! In this episode, host Nico Werner welcomes  Doris Schott-Neuse, Information Security Officer at Sopra Financial Technology . Her career journey proves that IT security isn’t just for computer scientists. From finance to HR and finally cybersecurity, Doris offers valuable insights into making a...

Enhance your understanding of digital security with  Cybersecurity shall be C-level priority ! In this episode,  Nico Werner  speaks with  Fabian Cholewa (Senior IT Manager, ALDI DX)  about a critical but often underestimated aspect of cybersecurity:  the human factor – also known as Layer 8. Key topics in this episode: ✅ Why humans aren’t firewalls – but can still b...

Enhance your understanding of digital security with  Cybersecurity shall be C-level priority ! In this episode we take a deep dive into the world of Open Source and software security. My guest is  Jasmin Mair, Global Product Security Manager at Leica Microsystems , who has years of experience in secure software development and the use of Open Source in enterprise environments. 💡  W...

Enhance your understanding of digital security with  Cybersecurity shall be C-level priority ! 🔎  Cybersecurity professionals are in high demand!  But is there really a talent shortage – or are companies simply approaching hiring the wrong way? In this episode of  "Cybersecurity ist Chefsache,"   Nico Werner speaks with Toygar Cinar, CEO of RheinWest HR Solutions GmbH, &n...