In this episode of The New CISO, host Steve Moore speaks with Dr. Timo Wandhöfer, Group CISO and Head of Information Security & Business Continuity Management at Klöckner & Co, about the evolving responsibilities of modern CISOs and why influencing—not just convincing—stakeholders is essential for success. He reflects on the dangers of overconfidence in detection, the risks of over-relying on tools, and the lessons learned from merging information security with business continuity.
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Dr. Timo Wandhöfer
As Group CISO at Klöckner & Co, Dr. Timo Wandhoefer is at the forefront of information security and business continuity management. His primary goal is to ensure cyber resilience readiness across the entire Group. This involves fostering a cultural shift among all stakeholders to enable swift and accurate responses to unforeseen events. The system is meticulously risk-based and aligned with business processes.
With 8 years of experience as a CISO, Timo has worked across various sectors, including the public sector (Ministry of the Interior NRW), banking (Deutsche WertpapierService Bank AG), manufacturing (XELLA international), and trade (Kloeckner & Co). His expertise spans implementing regulatory requirements, applying security frameworks, and leveraging state-of-the-art technologies.
Before his tenure as a CISO, Timo spent 10 years in non-university research, focusing on machine learning methods for political decision-making processes. He holds a doctorate in economics and social sciences and a degree in computer science.
Timo’s extensive background and strategic approach make him a key player in driving cyber resilience and security excellence at Klöckner & Co./p>
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