Prof. Dr. Marco Gercke is a distinguished entrepreneur, scientist, and consultant, recognised globally for his expertise in cybersecurity and cybercrime.

As the founder and director of the Cybercrime Research Institute, an independent think tank based in Cologne, Germany, he has dedicated his career to advancing the understanding of cyber threats and developing innovative strategies to combat them. He advises governments, organisations and large enterprises around the world on strategic, political and legal issues in the field of cybersecurity. With more than 700 speeches in over 100 countries and over 100 scientific publications, Prof. Gercke is one of the world’s leading experts in the field of cybersecurity and cybercrime.

In addition to speeches Marco conducts cyber incident simulations – interactive simulations of a fictional cyber-attack – with a “war gaming” / “serious gaming” approach, which allows the participants to check their capabilities in dealing with sophisticated attacks.

The main focus of his work is the development of innovative approaches to tackling a problem that has developed into a central problem for governments and businesses in recent years – Cybercrime.

Prof. Dr. Marco Gercke’s multifaceted career as an entrepreneur, scientist, and consultant has significantly influenced the fields of cybersecurity and cybercrime. His innovative approaches, extensive experience, and dedication to education and consultancy have made him a sought-after expert, guiding organizations worldwide in navigating the challenges of the digital age.His lectures are clearly structured, very informative and include practical examples.