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Dr. Mirko J. HELBLING, MBA
Dipl-Ing., MSc, MBA, CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, CISM, CISA, ISO 27000 Lead Auditor
Dr. Mirko J. Helbling is a cybersecurity and technology leader with over 12 years of experience in the defense and financial sectors, specializing in the development and execution of security strategies for highly critical and regulated environments.
His profile combines strong executive leadership with a solid engineering foundation, enabling him to translate complex technical challenges into effective and sustainable business solutions. As Director in several roles, he is responsible for shaping and operationalizing cyber strategy, leading R&D and innovation programs, and aligning cybersecurity initiatives with business objectives.
This education and experiance instilled a rigorous, analytical mindset and deep understanding of secure systems design. He retains hands-on expertise in areas such as security architecture, Zero Trust, cloud and container platforms, and secure development practices, enabling him to guide technical decisions and ensure robust implementations. He previously served as Head of Cyber Defence and Senior Cyber Security Advisor, where he led expert teams, built advanced cyber capabilities (SOC, CERT, incident response), and implemented security frameworks aligned with ISO 27001, NIST, and PCI-DSS.
Dr. Helbling holds multiple globally recognized certifications, including CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, CISM, CISA, and ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor, underlining his expertise in both technical and governance domains.
Alongside his primary profession, he takes on select, specialized tasks.
Please Note: Due to my primary profession, I currently offer services that require limited time commitment.
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Case Studies
Case Study 1: Securing Critical Infrastructure for a National Defense Contractor
Challenge: Legacy systems vulnerable to advanced persistent threats (APTs).
Solution: Designed and deployed a multi-layered security architecture with zero-trust principles.
Impact: Reduced breach risk by 87%, enabled compliance rate.
Case Study 2: Cybersecurity Transformation for a Multinational Manufacturer
Challenge: Fragmented security governance across global sites.
Solution: Implemented centralized ISMS and modern governance.
Impact: Unified security posture across several countries, improved incident response time.
Case Study 3: Strategic Privacy Advisory for a Fintech Startup
Challenge: High exposure to data privacy risks in early-stage growth.
Solution: Conducted privacy impact assessments and embedded privacy-by-design into product lifecycle.
Impact: Achieved GDPR and Swiss FADP compliance ahead of schedule, boosting investor confidence.
Case Study 4: ISO-Certified Secure Connectivity Between Partner Enterprises
Challenge: Establishing encrypted, compliant data exchange between two high-security organizations
Solution: Designed a federated access model with VPN tunneling, endpoint hardening, and ISO/IEC 27001-aligned controls
Impact: Achieved dual ISO certification, enabled seamless collaboration, and reduced data leakage risk.