The Signal programme.
A full day of keynotes, masterclasses and peer sessions across dedicated stages, designed to make you a part of the conversation.
HuFiCon 2026
Agenda Overview
Welcome speech
09:00
Welcome to Signal Security Summit 2026!
Signal brings together security leaders, innovators, researchers, and practitioners to explore one of the defining questions of our time: How do we build resilience in an increasingly complex world?
Throughout the day, we’ll examine the forces shaping the future of cybersecurity, learn from organizations and their challenges, and share practical ideas to strengthen resilience across our teams, organizations, and communities.
Most importantly, Signal is a space for connection. A place to exchange experiences, challenge assumptions, and learn from one another. Because while every organization faces unique challenges, resilience is something we build together. Let’s get started!
Shannon Jaritz
VP Customer Success, SoSafe
KEYNOTE
09:10
The instinct gap: AI changed the rules. Now we need to adapt.
Year by year, the cybersecurity landscape is accelerating – with AI acting as both catalyst and amplifier. While organizations collectively recognize this shift, keeping pace with it is becoming increasingly difficult. Because AI has fundamentally changed the environment in which humans make decisions.
So the question remains: How do we empower people to adapt continuously to an ever-changing threat landscape? How do we enable secure decision-making when traditional warning signs are disappearing?
The answer lies in Human Readiness. In the age of AI, secure behavior can no longer rely on conscious analysis alone. It must become instinctive. Threat observation, critical thinking, and secure decision-making need to become part of how people naturally operate – even in moments of uncertainty.
While this may seem like an unprecedented challenge, we possess a powerful advantage: collective intelligence. By connecting insights across organizations, transforming them into actionable threat intelligence, and augmenting human capabilities with AI, we can adapt as quickly as the threats themselves.
This keynote explores the latest industry developments, the evolving relationship between humans and technology, and why Human Readiness is emerging as the next stage of human risk maturity. Because in a world of constant change, resilience is not built alone – it is built together.
Dr. Niklas Hellemann
CEO and Co-Founder, SoSafe
KEYNOTE
09:50
The power of collective intelligence: Cyber resilience in the age of AI
We often talk about the power of collective intelligence. In this session, we’ll put it into practice.
Building on the insights and challenges explored in the opening keynote, attendees will become active participants in a live experiment to create a shared vision of the future. Using AI-powered collaboration tools, the collective knowledge, experience, and imagination of everyone in the room will come together to answer a fundamental question:
What will cyber resilience look like in a world shaped by AI? How do we imagine our digital future?
Together, we’ll explore emerging opportunities, future challenges, and the capabilities organizations will need to thrive in an increasingly digital world.
Henry Coutinho-Mason
Future Trends & AI Strategist
ÖFFENTLICHER SEKTOR ENABLEMENT
10:00
Von der Pflicht zur Strategie: Security Awareness erfolgreich im öffentlichen Sektor etablieren 
Warum investieren Behörden in Security Awareness? Und wie gelingt der erfolgreiche Start einer nachhaltigen Initiative? Dieses Modul zeigt, wie Sicherheitsverantwortliche Awareness strategisch verankern, regulatorische Anforderungen erfüllen und gleichzeitig den Grundstein für eine resiliente Sicherheitskultur legen. Gemeinsam betrachten wir Erfolgsfaktoren für den öffentlichen Sektor und zeigen, wie aus einer Compliance-Anforderung eine wirksame Sicherheitsstrategie wird.
Joschka Havenith
Director of Public Sector Customer Success, SoSafe
Philipp Schwedes
Information Security Officer, AVG Köln
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ÖFFENTLICHER SEKTOR ENABLEMENT
10:30
Zielgruppengerechte Kampagnenführung: Menschen erreichen und Verhalten nachhaltig verändern
Der Erfolg einer Awareness-Initiative hängt nicht von der Anzahl der Trainings ab, sondern davon, ob sich Verhalten tatsächlich verändert. In diesem Modul erfahren Sie, wie zielgruppengerechte Kommunikation, verhaltenswissenschaftliche Ansätze und praxisnahe Kampagnen Mitarbeitende im öffentlichen Dienst nachhaltig erreichen. Im Fokus stehen konkrete Methoden, um Engagement zu steigern und Security dauerhaft im Arbeitsalltag zu verankern.
Joschka Havenith
Director of Public Sector Customer Success, SoSafe
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PANEL DISCUSSION
11:00
The age of uncertainty: Defining the challenges of our future
AI is transforming how we work. Geopolitical tensions are reshaping global risk. Trust in institutions is being challenged. Cyber threats continue to evolve at unprecedented speed.
As organizations navigate an increasingly complex world, understanding individual risks is no longer enough. Leaders need a broader perspective on the forces shaping the future.
In this opening panel, experts from across sectors explore the most significant technological, geopolitical, societal, and security challenges of our time – and discuss what organizations can do to prepare for a future defined by constant change.
Daniel Maier-Johnson
CISO, Kühne+Nagel
Dr. Niklas Hellemann
CEO and Co-Founder, SoSafe
Fred-Mario Silberbach
Head of the Cybercrime Subdivision – Strategy, Bundeskriminalamt (Federal Criminal Police Office)
FIRESIDE CHAT
11:30
Why strategy fails without people resilience: Lessons from elite sports, executive leadership, and the science of performance
In elite sports, success is rarely determined by talent alone. The same is true in business. Behind every high-performing team are leaders who understand how people think, behave, respond to pressure, and work together toward a common goal.
In this fireside chat, the former sports psychologist of the German national football team and trusted executive coach to leaders of some of the world’s most successful companies shares lessons from the highest levels of performance and leadership. Drawing on experiences from both elite sports and the boardroom, we’ll explore how leaders can build resilient teams, create environments where people thrive under pressure, and navigate uncertainty without losing focus or trust.
Most importantly, we’ll discuss why human behaviour should be considered a strategic factor in decision-making – and why organizations that understand the human side of performance will be best positioned to succeed in an increasingly complex world.
Hans-Dieter Hermann
Former Sport Psychologist of the German National Football Team (2004-2024)
Shannon Jaritz
VP Customer Success, SoSafe
ÖFFENTLICHER SEKTOR ENABLEMENT
11:30
Awareness nachhaltig verankern: Herausforderungen meistern, Wirkung langfristig sichern
Der erfolgreiche Start einer Awareness-Initiative ist erst der Anfang. Wie bleibt das Thema dauerhaft präsent? Wie geht man mit unterschiedlichen Zielgruppen, knappen Ressourcen oder nachlassendem Engagement um? Gemeinsam mit unseren Kunden diskutieren wir typische Herausforderungen aus dem öffentlichen Sektor und teilen praxiserprobte Ansätze, um Security Awareness langfristig zu etablieren und kontinuierlich weiterzuentwickeln.
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Joschka Havenith
Director of Public Sector Customer Success, SoSafe
PRODUCT KEYNOTE
13:15
Adaptive learning, instinctive action: How to truly embed secure behavior
AI is changing the rules of cybersecurity. As attacks become more convincing, contextual, and emotionally manipulative, organizations need employees who can make secure decisions instinctively – even in moments of uncertainty.
But Human Readiness is not achieved through awareness alone. It is built through continuous learning, adaptation, and practice.
This keynote explores how organizations can move towards adaptive learning experiences that help employees internalize secure behavior over time. Discover how data, behavioral science, and AI can be combined to continuously personalize learning, reinforce desired behaviors, and strengthen security instincts across the organization.
Explore the latest innovations and our vision for the next generation of Adaptive Human Risk Management. Learn how our AI-native platform helps organizations understand their current maturity, identify opportunities for improvement, and continuously evolve their programs to build lasting Human Readiness.
Because in the age of AI, resilience depends on people who are ready to act – no matter how the threat evolves.
Rob Daly
Chief Technology Officer, SoSafe
Christine Siu
VP of Product, SoSafe
CUSTOMER SPOTLIGHT
14:15
5 learnings about building a security culture
Everyone wants a strong security culture. Few know how to create one. In this session, security leaders share practical lessons from embedding security into everyday work, turning awareness into action, and keeping cybersecurity relevant beyond static training programmes. Learn how leadership, communications, and behavioural insights can help make security a shared responsibility across the organisation.
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PRODUCT DEEP-DIVE
14:15
Building security instincts in the age of AI
As AI removes traditional warning signs, organizations can no longer rely on employees consciously analyzing every interaction. Instead, secure decision-making needs to become instinctive. Explore how adaptive learning experiences, behavioral science, and AI help employees internalize secure behaviors and build lasting Human Readiness.
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MASTERCLASS
14:15
Kommunikation im Ausnahmezustand: Das Cyberkrisen-Playbook
IT down. Anwälte in der Leitung. Presse wartet. Geschäftsführung unter Druck…
Willkommen in der Cyberkrise – einer Situation, in der technische, rechtliche, kommunikative und organisatorische Herausforderungen nicht nacheinander auftreten, sondern gleichzeitig eskalieren.
Krisenmanagement bedeutet in diesem Moment, handlungsfähig zu bleiben, obwohl nichts stabil erscheint. Prioritäten zu setzen, obwohl alles dringend wirkt. Entscheidungen zu treffen, obwohl das Lagebild lückenhaft ist.
Gerade jetzt wird Kommunikation zum entscheidenden Erfolgsfaktor. Sie schafft Orientierung in der Organisation, stärkt das Vertrauen von Stakeholdern und stellt sicher, dass Melde-, Informations- und Transparenzpflichten gegenüber Behörden, Kunden und Partnern professionell erfüllt werden..
Jetzt ist der richtige Zeitpunkt, die Weichen dafür zu stellen.
Isabelle Ewald
Manager Business Transformation, BDO AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft
Prof. Dr. Alexander Schinner
Partner, BDO Cyber Security
MASTERCLASS
14:15
Making security behavior last: Lessons from behavioral science
Awareness is easy. Lasting behavior change is difficult.
Many organizations succeed in increasing knowledge but struggle to turn that knowledge into everyday secure action, especially under stress or time pressure. This masterclass focuses on how habits form, what drives behavioral change, and how organizations can strengthen secure decision-making over time.
Participants will explore behavioral design principles, engagement strategies, and practical approaches to help security become instinctive.
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PRODUCT DEEP-DIVE
14:35
Doing more with less: How AI can reduce security team workload
Security teams face growing workloads, limited resources, and increasing pressure to respond quickly.
Discover how intelligent automation, AI-powered threat analysis, and smart prioritization help reduce operational burden, streamline processes, and allow teams to focus on the threats that matter most.
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PANEL DISCUSSION
15:15
Digital sovereignty: Strengthening the European ecosystem in a fragmented world
Digital sovereignty has become one of Europe’s defining strategic challenges. As geopolitical tensions rise, AI reshapes global competition, and our world and technology ecosystems become increasingly fragmented, Europe faces a critical question: how can it strengthen its own capacity to innovate while remaining secure, competitive, and resilient?
In this panel discussion, leading founders and technology leaders from the European ecosystem explore the opportunities and challenges ahead. Together, we’ll discuss the implications of shifting global AI policies, Europe’s role in the next wave of technological innovation, and what it will take to build a strong, independent digital ecosystem. From cybersecurity and AI to entrepreneurship and regulation, the conversation offers a founder’s perspective on how Europe can turn today’s uncertainty into long-term resilience.
Dr. Niklas Hellemann
CEO and Co-Founder, SoSafe
CUSTOMER SPOTLIGHT
15:15
Driving security change without authority: 7 lessons about stakeholder management
Most security leaders are responsible for organisational change but have no direct formal authority outside their own teams. This session explores how experienced practitioners build partnerships, influence stakeholders, and create momentum for security initiatives across the business.
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MASTERCLASS
15:15
Leadership-Training: Wie man in Zeiten von Unsicherheit und Druck führt
Sicherheitsverantwortliche agieren in einem Umfeld, das von Unsicherheit, Komplexität und ständigem Wandel geprägt ist. Bedrohungen entwickeln sich weiter, Prioritäten verschieben sich, und wichtige Entscheidungen müssen häufig getroffen werden, bevor alle Informationen vorliegen. Gleichzeitig erwarten Teams von ihren Führungskräften Orientierung, Zuversicht und klare Prioritäten.
In dieser Masterclass erfahren die Teilnehmenden, wie Führung auch dann gelingt, wenn es keine eindeutigen Antworten gibt. Gemeinsam beleuchten wir, wie Security Leader mit Unsicherheit umgehen, unter Druck Entscheidungen treffen und in dynamischen Situationen Klarheit schaffen. Anhand praxiserprobter Methoden, konkreter Techniken und Erfahrungswerten lernen die Teilnehmenden, wie sie Resilienz stärken, Prioritäten setzen und auch bei widersprüchlichen Anforderungen handlungsfähig bleiben.
Die Teilnehmenden verlassen die Session mit einem Werkzeugkoffer an praktischen Ansätzen, die sie unmittelbar anwenden können, um mit mehr Klarheit, Anpassungsfähigkeit und Selbstvertrauen zu führen – selbst dann, wenn Gewissheit außer Reichweite bleibt.
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MASTERCLASS
15:15
Storytelling masterclass for CISOs: Convincing your board and organization
Executives rarely make decisions based on technical detail alone. They respond to context, business impact, priorities, and clear narratives.
This masterclass focuses on how security leaders can adapt their communication style for executives and boards, build stronger narratives around risk, and present security topics in ways that increase trust, understanding, and action.
Participants will explore storytelling techniques, audience adaptation, and strategies to communicate security with greater influence.
Because expertise matters, but influence depends on how the story is told.
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PRODUCT DEEP-DIVE
16:15
Instinktives Verhalten in der Cybersicherheit aufbauen
Da KI herkömmliche Warnsignale überflüssig macht, können sich Unternehmen nicht mehr darauf verlassen, dass Mitarbeiter jede Interaktion bewusst analysieren. Stattdessen muss sicheres Entscheidungsverhalten zu einer instinktiven Reaktion werden. Erfahren Sie, wie adaptive Lernerfahrungen, Verhaltensforschung und KI Mitarbeitern helfen, sicheres Verhalten zu verinnerlichen und eine nachhaltige „Human Readiness“ aufzubauen.
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MASTERCLASS
16:15
Mentale Gesundheit und Achtsamkeit: Resilienz für Security-Verantwortliche
Cybersicherheit gehört heute zu den anspruchsvollsten Berufsfeldern überhaupt. Ständige Dringlichkeit, wachsende Verantwortung, sich kontinuierlich weiterentwickelnde Bedrohungen und begrenzte Ressourcen führen dazu, dass die Burnout-Raten in der Branche zu den höchsten überhaupt zählen. Wenn Unternehmen jedoch über Resilienz sprechen, liegt der Fokus häufig auf Prozessen, Technologien und Krisenreaktionen – und nur selten auf den Menschen, die diese Verantwortung Tag für Tag tragen.
Diese Masterclass beleuchtet eine grundlegende Erkenntnis: Organisatorische Resilienz beginnt mit individueller Resilienz. Sicherheitsverantwortliche, die resiliente Teams und Organisationen aufbauen wollen, müssen zunächst lernen, ihre eigene Leistungsfähigkeit, Energie und mentale Widerstandskraft auch in herausfordernden Situationen langfristig zu erhalten.
Gemeinsam erarbeiten wir praxisnahe Ansätze, um Stress frühzeitig zu erkennen und wirksam zu bewältigen, auch in Phasen anhaltender Belastung leistungsfähig zu bleiben und Gewohnheiten zu etablieren, die langfristige Resilienz fördern. Die Teilnehmenden lernen, ihre eigene Widerstandsfähigkeit im Umgang mit Unsicherheit zu stärken und gleichzeitig ein gesünderes, nachhaltigeres Umfeld für ihre Teams zu schaffen.
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MASTERCLASS
16:15
Desinformation as a threat: Verifying information in the age of AI
AI is changing how information is created, shared, and manipulated, making it increasingly difficult to distinguish truth from deception. From deepfakes to synthetic content and targeted misinformation, organizations and individuals face new challenges in verifying what they see, hear, and trust.
In this masterclass, participants will explore how AI is reshaping information integrity, why verification is becoming a critical resilience skill, and how organizations can strengthen critical thinking and informed decision-making.
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PRODUCT DEEP-DIVE
16:35
Mit weniger mehr erreichen: Wie KI die Arbeitsbelastung von Sicherheitsteams verringern kann
Sicherheitsteams sehen sich mit steigender Arbeitsbelastung, begrenzten Ressourcen und zunehmendem Druck konfrontiert, schnell zu reagieren.
Erfahren Sie, wie intelligente Automatisierung, KI-gestützte Bedrohungsanalyse und intelligente Priorisierung dazu beitragen, den Arbeitsaufwand zu reduzieren, Prozesse zu optimieren und es den Teams ermöglichen, sich auf die wichtigsten Bedrohungen zu konzentrieren.
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PRODUCT DEEP-DIVE
16:55
Wie wir uns auf das Zeitalter KI-gestützter, hochgradig personalisierter Angriffe vorbereiten können
Da Angriffe immer raffinierter, personalisierter und KI-gestützt werden, müssen Mitarbeiter auf zunehmend überzeugende und emotional manipulative Bedrohungen vorbereitet sein. Erfahren Sie, wie “experimentelles Lernen” – einschließlich Smishing-, Vishing- und Deepfake-Simulationen – den Mitarbeitern hilft, neue Angriffsformen zu erkennen und darauf zu reagieren, bevor sie zu Vorfällen werden.
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KEYNOTE
17:15
What attackers understand about behavior – and what defenders can learn from It
Technology may evolve, but one thing remains constant: attackers target people.
Drawing on decades of experience as a hacker, technologist, and advisor to leaders across business and government, our speaker explores the role of human behavior in modern attack chains. From social engineering and manipulation to emerging AI-powered threats, he reveals how attackers identify opportunities, exploit predictable patterns, and turn human behavior into their greatest advantage.
But understanding these tactics is not about fear. It’s about resilience.
By examining how attackers think, security leaders can better understand how to design systems, cultures, and experiences that help people make better decisions and strengthen organizational defenses. Join us for a fascinating exploration of the human side of cybersecurity and discover why resilience is built not by eliminating human behavior, but by understanding it.
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CLOSING SPEECH
17:45
The 3 Signals That Matter Most
What have we learned? What surprised us? And what should we do next?
As Signal comes to a close, we’ll bring together the most important insights from the day and identify three signals that security leaders should take back to their teams and organizations. These signals will help us make sense of a rapidly changing world and guide the next steps on our journey toward greater resilience.
Shannon Jaritz
VP Customer Success, SoSafe
Dan Farkas
Global CRO, SoSafe