Cyber security and supplier management: How much control is too much?
Cyber security and supplier management: How much control is too much?

Cyber security and supplier management: How much control is too much?

Cybersecurity shall be C-level priority


14.07.2025 • 56 Min.

Expand your cybersecurity expertise with "Cybersecurity shall be C-level priority!" In this episode, Nico Freitag welcomes Katia Winkler, Senior Information Security Specialist at a major insurance company. Together, they explore some of the most pressing and misunderstood cybersecurity topics in the industry today – from regulatory complexity to realistic supply chain protection. Key topics include: The reality of supply chain security: Why many startups and niche providers can’t meet the same security standards – and why working with them is still essential.DORA, NIS2, and the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA): What these regulations actually require, how they overlap, and why CRA is still flying under the radar.S-BOMs, Zero Trust and penetration tests: What truly matters, what’s overrated – and how to focus your efforts strategically.Beyond paperwork: Why green dashboards and risk matrices don’t guarantee safety – and how to avoid security theater.Trust as a security enabler: How to build meaningful partnerships with vendors – instead of treating audits as a threat.This episode delivers a practical, honest view of the current regulatory landscape – and how organizations can shift from box-ticking to real, sustainable cyber resilience. ____________________________________________ ? More Information Katia Winkler - LinkedIn-Profile ____________________________________________ ? This Podcast is translated from the original content Cybersecurity ist Chefsache using AI technology to make them accessible to a broader audience. ? ____________________________________________ ? Take a look! ?Podcast - Cybersecurity ist Chefsache: @cybersec_ist_chefsache ?Podcast - Cybersecurity shall be C-Level priority: @cybersec_clevel_priority ?Podcast - Die Zwei Auftrag: Cybersicherheit: @diezweicyber Join us as we dive deeper into the world of digital security. ____________________________________________ You can find me on these social media channels: ? Instagram: cybersec_clevel_priority ? TikTok: cybersec_clevel_priority ? LinkedIn: nicowerner ? Getting in touch - Podcast: Cybersecurity shall be C-level priority ____________________________________________ Your journey into the world of cybersecurity starts here – I’m looking forward to connecting with you!