Barbara Meixner

Barbara entered information security by chance and stayed by choice. Over the years, she has implemented and driven security and risk management within SMEs, fostering a collaborative culture where employees take ownership in their areas of expertise. She believes security succeeds when people understand the why behind the what and can also transfer practices to private life.


Session

03-14
12:30
30min
Information Security: Entered by Chance, Stayed by Choice
Barbara Meixner

A non-linear career path into information security and shows why changing direction is not a weakness but can become a real strength in practice. By drawing on experience across HR, operations, and process management, it highlights how diverse backgrounds help build security solutions that work in real organizations.

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