Dirk Bossenz, engineer and philosopher.
I provide strategic advice and hands-on support to CISOs and leadership teams, bridging the gap between C-level and engineering. With extensive experience in cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance, I translate complex technical challenges into actionable results. Actively evaluate concepts, questioning their value and risks to ensure they align with business objectives and enable informed, resilient decisions for sustainable growth.My specialism lies in managing the intersection of technology, security and human relationships. I focus on the intricate networks that shape modern organisations. Drawing on my in-depth knowledge of the technical and human aspects, I demystify complex systems, empowering executives to make well-informed decisions regarding technology and security strategies.
I am also an expert in the design and analysis of low-level systems, addressing the critical security and safety challenges that underpin robust technology infrastructures. I excel at identifying vulnerabilities in system architecture and translating these insights into actionable risk management strategies.
My diverse background in the philosophy of technology and innovation systems gives me a unique perspective on the ethical and societal implications of technological advancements. My work incorporates an understanding of historical contexts to shape a forward-thinking approach to technology and its impact on society.
my work experiences
- supply chain requirements and adaptation various regulations world wide, preparation CRA/EUCC/RED
- support for common criteria evaluation, mC, FPGA-based and SW-based components
- Introduce OT/ICS security policies based on IEC 62443. Integration into the existing ISMS
- development of hardware-, software- and fpga-design security guidelines
- Support in the implementation of NIS 2 guidelines
- Transition of a carrier network to a new operator, expert advice for transition
- railway signaling and interlocking systems with RaSTA and ETCS
- Evaluation SD-WAN, Network Function Virtualization solutions, distributed systems and access networks
- Advisory on operational security events. Assessment of IT security concepts.
- Introduce business continuity management (BCM), resilience planning, business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) plans.
- Design of IP networks and DWDM-transport networks (KRITIS related, highly available and reliable, national network operator and beyond)
- network performance measurement, traffic engineering and QoS-configuration, multi-layer dependencies
- Advice on the strategic development and consolidation of telecommunications networks.
- conception of telecommunication gateways with network processors and open source libraries
- programming PLC and design of mixed circuits for control systems