Stefan Hechler

Airbus Protect

Stefan Hechler has extensive experience in cybersecurity and leads the Threat Management Centre at Airbus Protect. After starting his career as a software developer, he specialised in cybersecurity analysis and developed into an expert in Threat Intelligence.

As a line manager, he is now transnationally responsible for Vulnerability Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Attach Surface Management and Digital Risk Protection.

His focus is on proactive cyber defence: the early detection and targeted mitigation of threats. For him, information is the central currency that significantly influences a company's security posture – especially in an increasingly connected world.