Matthias Muhlert

Matthias Muhlert has spent over 25 years navigating the frontlines of cybersecurity—leading global teams, building resilient systems, and designing security strategies that empower rather than restrict. Known as the "Cyber Chef for Pies, Pints, Pastries, Parties, and Pizza" at Dr. August Oetker KG, he blends sharp strategy with a dash of irreverence—because security doesn't have to be boring.

As ECSO’s CISO Ambassador for Germany and DACH Chapter lead, Matthias helps shape Europe’s digital future while fostering a collaborative, high-trust cybersecurity culture. His career spans industries and continents, with leadership roles at HARIBO, Schaeffler, UniCredit, and the European Space Agency. He holds certifications including ISO 27001 ISMS Manager, CISM, CISSP, and CEH.

Matthias isn’t just building stronger systems—he’s challenging how we think about them. His debut book, Navigating the Cyber Maze: Insights and Humor on the Digital Frontier, offered a fresh take on digital life. His upcoming title, Philosophy.exe: The Techno-Philosophical Toolkit for Modern Minds (Routledge, August 2025), dives even deeper—blending ancient questions with modern dilemmas to help readers upgrade not just their systems, but their thinking.

Smart security. Sharp thinking. A bit of chaos. That’s the Muhlert method.