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Talks & Keynotes

Talks on IT Security

I deliver talks and keynotes on current IT security topics at conferences, corporate events, and internal meetings. Each talk draws on peer-reviewed research and is adapted 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 tailored to the respective 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: Individually tailored to 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? Contact me with information about your event — I will be happy to provide a tailored proposal.