Stefan Frei
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Cyber Security Leader & Security by Design Advocate

Stefan Frei

Cyber Security Leader & Security by Design Advocate

I am an 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. Results-driven with a strong ambition to champion and operationalize security-by-design principles across the organization. Expert in designing, operationalizing, and owning innovative security solutions and processes that deliver measurable impact.

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 Vulnerability Lifecycle Cyber Book

I have worked on both offensive and defensive sides of Cyber Security and have a history of explaining and anticipating emerging cyber threats and solutions. I am based in Switzerland, with previous experience in Denmark, the U.S., and France.

I work for SDX Security and teach Cyber Security at ETH Zurich. In the past I worked for Accenture Security, Swisscom, NSS Labs, Secunia, and ISS X-Force.

Teaching Cyber Security at ETH Zurich is a formidable and rewarding activity that forces me to convey complexity using concise thoughts and understandable language.

Aviation, both fixed-wing and helicopter, is my passion, and I find inspiration in its relentless pursuit of safety and security in a demanding environment.

Member of the Board of Advisors

  • Bug Bountry Switzerland (BBS)
  • Swiss Academies of Engineering Sciences (SATW)
  • Expert Group on Digital Security of Products (OECD Paris)
  • Research affiliate at ETHZ Risk Center

Past Memeberships

  • Head of Supply Chain Security Working Group (ICT Switzerland)
  • Advisory Council for Catastrophes (ACC) / Zurich Insurance

Side Projects

I supported or created a few public projects

  • HelloUkraine Helping Refugees Navigate Life in Switzerland from Day One, Mar 2022
  • Data driven eVote Attack Simulator, Jun 2018
  • CovId contact Tracing Terminal, 2020

Let’s get in touch

Feel free to get in touch! Whether you have feedback, questions, or are interested in booking me for speaking engagements

© Stefan Frei 2025