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Florian Jörgens

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Chief Information Security Officer at Vorwerk Gruppe
📍 Wuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Florian Jörgens is the Chief Information Security Officer at Vorwerk Gruppe, where he is responsible for the groups holistic information security. An award-winning digital leader and author, he has an extensive background in IT management and security with companies like LANXESS and E.ON. He holds an MSc in IT Management and is a certified AI Officer.

Outside of his CISO role, Florian is deeply involved in academia as a university lecturer and author on cybersecurity topics. He is a passionate advocate for developing talent and creating a strong security culture. His personal interests include martial arts, holding a black belt (1st Dan) in Ju-Jutsu.

Unique fact: He created an interactive, award-winning keynote called "Hacked! 72 hours of a CISO’s nightmare," which simulates a live ransomware attack.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Chief Information Security Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Wuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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Ransomware Simulation
Developed and frequently presents his interactive keynote, "Hacked! 72 hours of a CISO's nightmare," which simulates a live ransomware attack to train participants.
The Human Firewall
Emphasizes creating a strong culture of cyber security awareness among employees, a concept he has written and spoken about extensively.
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Career

Work history

7-2021
Chief Information Security Officer
Vorwerk Gruppe
1-2019
Hochschuldozent
SRH Fernhochschule - The Mobile University
8-2017
Autor / Hochschuldozent / Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter
Hochschule Fresenius Fernstudium onlineplus
8-2015 - 8-2024
Hochschuldozent
FOM Hochschule für Oekonomie & Management
3-2019 - 7-2021
Chief Information Security Officer
LANXESS
In the press

Media appearances

„Cyber Security ist ein Katz‑und‑Maus‑Spiel“ – Interview mit Vorwerk‑CISO Florian Jörgens. Featured in Vorwerk Gruppe
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Education
2024 - 2026
Executive MBA
Universität Siegen Business School
2013 - 2015
Master of Science - MS
FOM University of Applied Sciences for Economics and Management
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