Austria’s construction sector sits at the intersection of physical infrastructure and digital transformation. Major firms now operate highly connected project environments spanning industrial control systems, supply chain platforms, and multinational operations. As digitization accelerates across engineering, logistics, and project management, cybersecurity leaders play a central role in protecting operational continuity, intellectual property, and critical infrastructure across Europe.
Matthias Klinski – Chief Information Security Officer, Swietelsky AG
Matthias Klinski leads the group-wide cybersecurity strategy at Swietelsky AG, one of Austria’s largest construction companies. He established the organization’s dedicated information security department and successfully implemented and certified an ISO 27001 Information Security Management System. His background in penetration testing, incident management, and security consulting strengthens Swietelsky’s resilience across complex construction and engineering environments.
Christoph Schacher – Chief Information Security Officer, Wienerberger AG
Christoph Schacher serves as Chief Information Security Officer at Wienerberger AG, a global building materials manufacturer. His expertise spans cybersecurity governance, privacy, risk management, and ISO 27001 auditing. With a strong background in IT controlling and executive advisory, he helps senior leadership make informed cybersecurity decisions that protect industrial operations and support secure digital transformation.
Arno Lippmann – Chief Information Security Officer, PORR Group
Arno Lippmann leads cybersecurity at PORR Group, a major European construction and infrastructure company. He oversees enterprise security governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management across complex project environments. With prior leadership roles at TÜV Austria and T-Systems, he brings extensive experience in advisory services, security strategy, and aligning cybersecurity programs with business and operational objectives.
Richard Thron – Director of Information Security and Chief Information Security Officer, Doka
Richard Thron leads global information security at Doka, a major provider of formwork and scaffolding solutions used in construction projects worldwide. He oversees enterprise cybersecurity strategy, application security, and security governance. Alongside his industry leadership, he also contributes to cybersecurity education as a university professor, helping shape the next generation of security professionals.
Securing Austria’s Construction Sector for the Digital Era
Austria’s construction cybersecurity leaders play a vital role in protecting organizations that build and support critical infrastructure across Europe. Their work ensures operational resilience, safeguards intellectual property, and enables secure digital innovation in a sector undergoing rapid technological change. Continue exploring Austria’s cybersecurity leadership landscape in our feature on the CISOs securing the nation’s insurance sector, where digital trust and risk management are equally mission-critical.