Carolin Toepfer

Carolin Desirée Toepfer is a seasoned professional with a strong background in cybersecurity and information technology.

She is the Founder of Cyttraction, where she serves as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) focusing on assisting companies in achieving higher cybersecurity standards and compliance with regulations such as NIS2.

Carolin is known for her expertise in solving intricate challenges through collaborative teamwork, negotiating win-win deals, and leveraging synergy effects for optimal results.

Her educational background is diverse, having studied Dipl. sc. pol. Univ. at Ludwig-Maximilians Universität München, Fernuniversität Hagen, and Technische Universität Berlin.

Carolin's professional journey includes various roles such as being a keynote speaker at emoticomms, holding positions like Chief Information Security Officer at APA-IT Informations Technologie GmbH, Managing Director at cdt digital GmbH, Digital Strategy Consultant at cdt digital GmbH, Sales Business Development at BMO Global Asset Management, and Executive Assistant at Rocket Internet SE.

She has also gained valuable experience through internships and roles such as Consultant Internship at Kekst CNC, Working Student Institutional Sales at Amundi, Editorial Intern at ZDF and Süddeutsche Zeitung, Intern at CAP - Center for Applied Policy Research, Working Student at White & Case LLP, and Editorial Intern at Bayerischer Rundfunk.

Carolin Desirée Toepfer's professional journey showcases her dedication to enhancing cybersecurity practices, providing strategic guidance to organizations, and excelling in various roles within the technology and media industry.