Austria’s computer and network security sector represents the front line of cyber defense—not just protecting individual organizations, but building the tools, services, and infrastructure that others rely on to secure their systems. Companies in this space develop endpoint protection, threat detection, secure communications, and managed security services that form the backbone of modern digital trust. The leaders featured here operate at the intersection of product security, operational defense, and strategic risk management, helping shape Austria’s role as both a technology consumer and a cybersecurity provider.
Michael E. Jurkovic — CISO, IKARUS Security Software GmbH
Michael E. Jurkovic serves as Chief Information Security Officer at IKARUS Security Software GmbH, an established Austrian cybersecurity company specializing in endpoint protection and threat intelligence solutions. His leadership combines security governance with operational and product strategy, reflecting his concurrent responsibilities in operations and product management. Prior to becoming CISO, he led change and improvement initiatives and managed cybersecurity-focused projects, building strong organizational processes and strengthening product resilience. His earlier experience in banking, consulting, and cybersecurity project delivery gives him a broad perspective on how security must operate across business, technology, and product domains—particularly critical in companies whose core business is cybersecurity itself.
Kevin Sasshofer — CISO, Springtime Technologies
Kevin Sasshofer leads information security at Springtime Technologies, where he is responsible for safeguarding systems and infrastructure that support digital platforms and secure communications. His career progression within the organization—from Information Security Officer to CISO—reflects deep institutional knowledge and long-term commitment to strengthening security maturity. Earlier roles in infrastructure engineering and IT security provided hands-on experience with networks, systems, and operational environments. His early academic and practical work on targeted cyber attacks further underscores his technical foundation. His leadership today focuses on aligning security controls with evolving threats while maintaining reliability across enterprise technology environments.
Nora Hacker — CISO & ISMS Manager, ANOVIS GmbH
Nora Hacker oversees information security and ISMS management at ANOVIS GmbH, where she leads efforts to protect both internal systems and customer-facing cybersecurity services. Her progression from security engineering leadership to CISO reflects strong technical expertise combined with governance and risk management capability. Earlier in her career, she worked as an IT Security Analyst and software developer, building technical depth in secure systems and infrastructure. Her leadership focuses on strengthening organizational resilience, improving ISMS maturity, and ensuring security frameworks evolve alongside technological and operational changes.
Denys Kudin — CEO & Owner, SecurityAttest
Denys Kudin leads SecurityAttest, a cybersecurity firm providing services across blockchain security, penetration testing, compliance, and security architecture. In addition to his executive leadership role, he has served as CISO and cybersecurity advisor across multiple organizations, helping design and implement security frameworks in complex technical environments. His experience spans decades, including roles in cybersecurity leadership, governance advisory, and technical consulting. His work focuses on helping organizations secure modern digital infrastructure, particularly in emerging areas such as blockchain, smart contract security, and distributed systems.
Austria’s Cybersecurity Leaders and the Technology Stack They Protect
Cybersecurity providers like these form the defensive layer that protects Austria’s broader digital ecosystem. Their work complements the CISOs featured in CISOs to Watch in Austria’s Information Technology Industry, who secure internal enterprise systems, and the leaders in CISOs to Watch in Austria’s Software Industry, who protect the applications and platforms that run on top of that infrastructure—together forming a continuous security chain from infrastructure to application to defense itself.