Updates from Our CEO
Alexandros Manakos LinkedIn
Alexandros regularly shares content on his LinkedIn channel about himself and Apollon. That’s why you’ll regularly find the latest information on his LinkedIn channel.
Here is an excerpt from his current LinkedIn profile.
Podcast Episode
Digital Resilience and Effective Testing Under DORA
In the latest episode of the podcast “BV durch die bank” (Bank-Verlag), our cybersecurity expert Alexandros Manakos speaks with Andrea van Kessel about the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). They explain which resilience tests are mandatory, how to successfully implement a risk-based approach, and why threat-led penetration tests are more than just a test.
Practical insights from over 25 years of IT security, regulatory audits, and real-world incidents.
A big thank you to Andrea van Kessel for her professional moderation and the engaging discussion, as well as to the team at Bank-Verlag for the invitation :)
From Hobby Hackers to a Billion-Dollar Business
Podcast Episode on Ransomware
In the latest episode of the Heisenware podcast, our CEO Alexandros Manakos discusses one of the biggest risks in the digital world: ransomware.
What once began as a hobby for individuals has now become a professionally organized business model with support departments, CEO structures, and demands running into the millions.
In a conversation with Burkhard Heisen and Gerrit Meyer from Heisenware, Alexandros provides practical insights into real-world attack scenarios such as WannaCry and the Colonial Pipeline incident, and explains how companies can effectively protect themselves.
A big thank you to Burkhard Heisen and Gerrit Meyer for the fascinating discussion.
Hamburg Cybersecurity Summit
As a guest at the Cybersecurity Summit in Hamburg, Alexandros Manakos joined Katia Winkler (Zurich Group), Dennis Pokupec (Creditplus Bank), Johannes Steger (Der Tagesspiegel Publishing House), Martin Brünn (ADVANCED Systemhaus), and moderator Nico Freitag to share practical insights and ideas on the future of cybersecurity.
The panel discussion on the Main Stage was a lively, focused exchange—as a special highlight, Alexandros Manakos was even honored with the Speaker Award🏆
An all-around successful event with exciting presentations, lively discussions, and valuable exchanges among industry experts :)
An Event with a Twist
ART & COMMERCE at Schillings
On May 22, Alexandros Manakos was a guest at the KUNST & KOMMERZ event at Schillings (Schauspielhaus Düsseldorf), organized by Hendrik Böttcher and Andreas Schulz. More than 100 guests from the business, consulting, and recruiting sectors gathered in a relaxed atmosphere—no dress code, but plenty of open conversations and new connections. The evening featured an art performance and a high-quality culinary experience.
An all-around successful event featuring exciting encounters and inspiring exchanges—we’d like to say thank you for the invitation and look forward to seeing you again.
Article
Testing Digital Resilience the Right Way
In an interview with Bank-Verlag, our expert Alexandros Manakos explains how companies can test their digital resilience in a practical way while meeting regulatory requirements such as DORA and NIS2.
An engaging discussion that offers valuable insights into the implementation of security strategies.
Expert Interview
Focus on Cybersecurity
Alexandros Manakos talks with KRONGAARD about current cyber threats, regulatory requirements such as DORA and NIS2, and the impact of artificial intelligence on IT security. The interview provides practical insights for anyone looking to further develop their security strategy.
The full interview is available on YouTube:
My Security Event
As a guest at mysecurityevent, Alexandros Manakos moderated the NIS2 panel discussion. Together with Janine Rauch, Matthias Muhlert, and Frank Fischer, they provided practical answers to numerous questions about the implementation of NIS2 and cybersecurity. It was a great event with exciting insights and interesting discussions :)
Euro Finance Week
Alexandros Manakos spoke at Euro Finance Week during a panel discussion on cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and big data. It was a fantastic and engaging discussion.
Cybercrime Podcast
I was a guest on the CASTCREW podcast and audio production show hosted by the lovely Brigitte Jordan and Hans Onkelbach. We produced a podcast episode on the topic of cybercrime :) Thank you so much—I really enjoyed it and would love to do it again anytime. You can find it on Spotify:
Panel Discussion
The Invisible Enemy
A great panel discussion featuring Jessica Keiser (Vice President of the Cyber Defense Center at Beyer AG), Carsten Maywirth (BKA Cybercrime), and Nadine Nagel (Fraunhofer Institute) in the FOM livestream.
