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General Information
| Full Name | Benedikt Hofmann |
| Current Position | Research Scientist, Siemens AG Munich |
| Location | Munich, Germany |
| Languages | German (Native), English (Fluent) |
| Specialization | Cybersecurity, Container Security, Mobile Application Security |
Experience
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2024 - present Research Scientist
Siemens AG, Munich - Research in container security and mobile application security
- External Lecturer at Technical University of Munich (TUM) and Munich University of Applied Sciences (HM)
- Initial Author IETF Internet-Draft on workload identity best practices
- Provide coprorate consulting for privacy and cybersecurity
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2021 - 2024 Junior Cybersecurity Architect
Siemens AG, Munich - Specialized in blockchain security architecture and implementation
- Developed container security training programs and served as trainer
- Provided privacy consulting for enterprise solutions
- Collaborated on secure remote maintenance frameworks
- Published research on confidentiality in Hyperledger Fabric
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2021 Master Thesis Student
Siemens AG, Munich - Conducted master thesis research on "Privacy Enhancing Audit Trail in Hyperledger Blockchain"
- Developed novel approaches for confidential blockchain transactions
- Published findings in IEEE Blockchain conference
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2018 Software Development Intern
kasasi GmbH - Full-stack development of vehicle sensor data simulation software
- Gained experience in automotive testing environments and sensor data processing
Certifications
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2024 - GIAC Certified Web Application Defender (GWEB)
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2023 - GIAC Mobile Device Security Analyst (GMOB)
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2022 - Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E)
Education
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2021 M.Sc. Information Technology
Kempten University of Applied Sciences -
2019 B.Sc. Information Technology
Kempten University of Applied Sciences -
2015 University Entrance Qualification
Staatliche Berufsoberschule Weilheim i.OB -
2014 Chemikant (Chemical Technician)
Roche Diagnostics GmbH, Penzberg
Teaching & Training
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2024 - present External Lecturer
Technical University of Munich (TUM) - Co-instructor for "Practical Course on Container Security"
- Curriculum design and hands-on security training
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2024 - present External Lecturer
Munich University of Applied Sciences (HM) - Co-instructor for "Sicherheit in verteilten Systemen" (Security in Distributed Systems)
- Collaboration with industry experts in cybersecurity education
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2021 - present Corporate Trainer
Siemens AG - Design and delivery of container security training programs
- Professional development workshops for cybersecurity teams
Research Interests & Expertise
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Container Security
- Kubernetes security and policy enforcement
- Container vulnerability scanning and assessment
- Orchestration security frameworks
- Workload identity and authentication (IETF standards)
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Mobile Application Security
- WebAssembly security (WASM, wasmtime, WAMR)
- Android Open Source Project (AOSP) for industrial applications
- OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard (MASVS)
- Mobile Application Security Testing Guide (MASTG) implementation
Previous Experience
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2014 Chemical Technician (Chemikant)
Roche Diagnostics GmbH, Penzberg - Laboratory experiment planning and execution in enzymatic synthesis
- Quality assurance and evaluation of bio-substance production processes
- Foundation experience in analytical thinking and systematic problem-solving
Personal Interests
- Sports & Outdoor Activities: Road Cycling, Alpine Skiing, Hiking
- Technology: Open Source Contributions, Security Research, Standards Development