Stefan Frei

Cyber Security Leader & Security by Design Advocate

Experienced cybersecurity leader with a track record of anticipating emerging cyber threats and translating complex security challenges into actionable strategies for both technical and non-technical audiences. Frequent speaker at industry events and published author, committed to advancing the field of cybersecurity through innovation and knowledge sharing.

Interests

Bug Bounty Supply Chain Security Data Breaches Cyber Kill Chain Vulnerability Lifecycle Blackhat Defcon Cyber Book

Recent talks

Advisory / Nov 2024

OECD Digital Security | Paris

Working Party on Digital Security (WPDS)

This roundtable will bring together two leading experts to present their views on markets for vulnerabilities and discuss it with delegates. I will present the case for establishing a nation-wide bug bounty program.

Event | Slides

Keynote / Oct 2024

BSides Security Conference | Bern

Complexity did not kill the cat

Today, we build and use complex systems that we no longer fully understand. Past assumptions are no longer valid, and complete prevention is unattainable. It is s time to challenge our assumptions about complexity and how to handle uncertainty.

Event | Slides

Executive Seminar / Jun 2023

HSG & ETHZ

Executive MBA Risk & Resillience

Overlapping risks like climate change, cyber-attacks and geopolitical instability are reshaping today’s strategic landscape. This executive seminar explores how leaders can navigate uncertainty and build resilience in the face of emerging and interconnected risks.

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