Profile
Simone Kraus, a seasoned IT-security professional, has been navigating the industry since 2001. After completing her apprenticeship, she pursued computer science studies and specialized as an SAP consultant. In 2013, she briefly left IT to explore diverse roles, including as a triathlete, fitness coach, and “Civilian on the Battlefield” (COB) for the US Army and Bundeswehr. Her passion for IT security eventually led her back, beginning as a DFIR Consultant and later transitioning to a Security Analyst role with Orange Cyberdefense in 2022.
Today, Simone holds the position of Senior CSIRT Analyst where she focuses on threat intelligence, threat hunting, Incident Response across OT and IT environments. Her expertise spans additionally on MITRE Detection Engineering, threat modeling, and advanced response strategies, providing the Detection, Analysis & Response and SIEM Consulting in Germany. With over two decades of experience, Simone Kraus is recognized as an industry expert and frequently speaks at international cybersecurity conferences.