Over the past two decades, Bochum has evolved into a significant hub for IT security. But how did this vibrant ecosystem of research, education, and entrepreneurship come into being in the heart of the Ruhr region? What factors were instrumental in this development?
In the latest episode of the IT security podcast "Nachgehackt," Bochum's Mayor Thomas Eiskirch and Dr.-Ing. Thomas Wollinger, Managing Director of Bochum's Economic Development, discuss Bochum as a center for IT security. Moderated by Henrike Tönnes, they not only explore current developments and the future but also take a closer look at the past. Both guests are members of the board of trustees of the Horst Görtz Institute for IT Security and share intriguing insights into the institute's founding.
All episodes of "Nachgehackt" are available on popular podcast platforms such as Spotify and Apple Podcasts. "Nachgehackt " is also available as a vodcast on YouTube.
- Podigee: https://nachgehacktpodcast.podigee.io/17-it-sicherheit-in-bochum
- YouTube: https://youtu.be/A-3NkMUMrfg
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fn3tYRiZAR3wlkSw5vJdQ
- Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1641242207
“Nachgehackt” is a production by Cube 5 and the Cluster of Excellence CASA at the Horst Görtz Institute for IT Security as well as PHYSEC GmbH in cooperation with Bochum Economic Development and Eurobits e.V.
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