Talks · Dr. Alexander Krause · Hannover
Talks & Keynotes
I deliver talks and keynotes on current IT security topics at conferences, corporate events, and internal meetings.
Upcoming talks
AI Security in Everyday Work: Opportunities and Risks
Fortbildung für E-Schein-InhaberInnen und BetoningenieurInnenARGE Beton, KOMZET Bau Bühl · Online
Online talk as part of the two-day continuing education event for E-Schein holders and concrete engineers organized by ARGE Beton. It covers opportunities and risks of using AI in everyday work.
Cybersecurity and AI: Recognizing and Assessing the Risks of Large Language Models
Erwachsenenbildung – stark in Krisen, stärkt in Krisen?!Agentur für Erwachsenen- und Weiterbildung Niedersachsen (AEWB) · Online
Online talk for staff in adult education in Lower Saxony who use ChatGPT, Copilot or Gemini at work. It covers how LLMs work, why hallucinations are built into the system, what data protection and prompt injection mean for everyday work, and how to use these tools safely.
Past talks
From Phishing to Prompt Injection: Cybersecurity in the Age of AI
bsw-Konferenz plusBundesverband Schwimmbad & Wellness e.V. (bsw) · Maritim proArte, Berlin
Talk at the industry conference of the German Federal Association for Swimming Pools & Wellness. Cybersecurity is no longer just a matter for the IT department. The talk covers which threats are real for companies and which often simple measures protect against them.
Photo: Tom Bendix IT Infrastructure Threat Landscape and Available Support Services
FIS Erfa (Fachinformationstagung Erfahrungsaustausch)Zentralverband des Deutschen Handwerks (ZDH) · Leibniz Haus, Hannover
Talk at the FIS Erfa (knowledge exchange information event) of the German Confederation of Skilled Crafts (ZDH). Topics: current threat landscape for IT infrastructure in skilled trades and concrete support services available for businesses.
AI Between Attack and Risk: How Companies Can Protect Themselves Against the New Threat Landscape
FranKIMittelstand-Digital Zentrum Franken · Online
Talk on AI-powered cyberattacks, risks of using LLMs in enterprises, and strategies for protecting AI systems and IT infrastructure.
AI & Cybersecurity: Attack Vectors Against LLMs and Chatbots
IT-Security Awareness Days (IT-SAD) Sommersemester 2026TU Braunschweig · Online (WebEx)
Overview of attack vectors against LLMs and chatbots, including prompt injection, jailbreaks, and exfiltration of system prompts. The talk addresses what to consider when deploying language models in production.
Talk recording AI and Cybersecurity: New Threats and Attacks
KI mAITransferstelle Cybersicherheit im Mittelstand · Online
What should you keep in mind when it comes to AI and cybersecurity? Opening session of the KI mAI event series with an overview of new attack vectors and risks posed by AI-powered threats.
AI & Cybersecurity – Opportunities and Risks
WebinarHandelskammer Hamburg · Online
How AI makes cyberattacks faster, cheaper, and more professional – even without deep technical knowledge. Plus: risks of internal AI deployment including data breaches, uncontrolled outputs, and manipulated training data.
Artificial Intelligence in IT Security: Opportunities and Risks for Businesses
KIWI – KI-Netzwerk der Wirtschaftsregion HannoverWirtschaftsförderung Region Hannover · Hannover
Using LLMs securely – attack vectors, risks, and best practices for businesses. Talk on prompt injection, jailbreaking, and secure LLM deployment in enterprise contexts.
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Photo: Dr. Alexander Krause AI in Skilled Trades: Opportunities and Challenges
CYBERsicher – Transferstelle CybersicherheitHandwerkskammer Magdeburg · Online
Talk on opportunities and risks of using AI in skilled trades, with practical examples and cybersecurity guidance.
Post-Quantum Cryptography
IT-Sicherheit neu gedachthannoverimpuls · Hannover
Overview of how quantum computers threaten classical cryptographic schemes and the steps companies should plan for when migrating to quantum-resistant algorithms.
Talks on IT security
I adapt each talk to your audience. My own work has been published at USENIX Security and ACM CCS, the highest-ranked conferences in IT security (A* ranking).
Topics
- IT security for organizations: Current threats, protective measures, and strategies, both technical and organizational. How organizations can protect against ransomware, phishing, and supply chain attacks.
- Usable Security & Privacy: Why security measures fail when they are not user-friendly — and how to do better. Based on my own research findings on developer workflows and user behavior in security decisions.
- Secret management and code security: How API keys, passwords, and certificates accidentally end up in code repositories — and what organizations can do about it. Insights from my USENIX Security study surveying 109 developers.
- AI and cybersecurity: Opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence in IT security — from AI-powered attacks to the use of AI in defense.
- Cryptographic agility: Why updating cryptographic implementations is so difficult in practice — and what strategies development teams employ. Based on my interview study with 21 experienced software developers (USENIX Security 2025).
- Regulatory requirements: NIS2, GDPR, and ISO 27001 explained clearly — what organizations need to do and which deadlines apply.
Scientific conference talks
I have presented my own research at the following international top-tier conferences:
- USENIX Security 2025: Interview study on experiences, practices, and challenges of updating cryptographic code.
- USENIX Security 2023: Mixed-methods study on handling confidential credentials in source code repositories (14 interviews, 109 surveyed developers).
Formats
Talks are available in various formats and shaped around the audience:
- Conference talks: 20–45 minutes, scientifically grounded, for expert audiences. With current research data and concrete recommendations.
- Keynotes: 30–60 minutes, accessibly presented for mixed audiences of technical and management staff. Complex topics made understandable, but with substance.
- Corporate talks: Focused on the specific challenges and interests of your team. Ideal as an introduction to a security awareness program or as a keynote for strategy sessions.
- Panel discussions & moderation: Participation in or moderation of panel discussions on IT security topics.
Languages
Talks are available in German and English. The scientific conference talks at USENIX Security were delivered in English.
Availability
I deliver talks in Hannover, Braunschweig, Bremen, Hamburg, and across Germany — both on-site and remote via video conference.
Interested in a talk?
Contact me with details about your event.
I look forward to your inquiry. Send me an email and we will find a time to meet. I typically respond within 24 hours.
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akrause.de - Location
- Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany