Michael Waidner
Chief Executive Officer @Athene Center
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Executive Officer @Athene Center
Darmstadt, DE
The National Research Center for Applied Cybersecurity ATHENE is the largest research center for cyber security and privacy in Europe. ATHENE develops security solutions to the benefit of industry, society and government, regularly advises the public and private sector and supports
EDUCATION
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Diploma, Computer Science
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Dr. rer. nat., Computer Science
SKILLS
ABOUT MICHAEL WAIDNER
As CEO of ATHENE—Europe\'s largest cybersecurity research center with over 600 scientists—I lead mission-driven research that delivers measurable impact for government, industry, and society. I also head the Fraunhofer Institute SIT and TU Darmstadt\'s Security in Information Technology research group.My focus is advancing Germany\'s and Europe\'s digital sovereignty through cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions, from securing critical infrastructure to developing trustworthy AI systems. I\'m passionate about translating research into practical security improvements that protect citizens, organizations, and democratic institutions.ATHENE brings together Fraunhofer (SIT, IGD), TU Darmstadt, Goethe University Frankfurt, and Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences—creating a unique ecosystem where academic excellence meets real-world security challenges.
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