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WOMEN4CYBER SWITZERLAND EXPERT
Patricia Maria Hofmann
Cyber Security Consultant
☑️ Speaker ☑️ Media interview
FR / ENG / DEU
#CYBERSECURITY #GOVERNANCE #ISMS #AI GOVERNANCE
FR / ENG / DEU
#CYBERSECURITY #GOVERNANCE #ISMS #AI GOVERNANCE
Biography
I am a Security Consultant and ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Auditor with a degree in Tourism Management HF, a BSc in Business Information Technology FH and ongoing executive education in Cybersecurity and Risk Management, Digital Leadership and Responsible AI Governance.
Before moving into cybersecurity I built my career in the luxury hospitality and watch and jewelry industry. Working in these highly demanding environments taught me precision, the importance of trust and how to understand people’s needs and translate them into tailored solutions. These values and skills are equally critical in information security. Leading projects and teams in international contexts also shaped my ability to manage risks and communicate across cultures.
My path into cybersecurity is not traditional and that is precisely my strength. I believe women coming from diverse professional backgrounds bring unique perspectives that the industry urgently needs. Today I support Swiss companies in building and certifying ISMS, take on CISO mandates and connect classical information security with the emerging challenges of AI governance and regulation.
Before moving into cybersecurity I built my career in the luxury hospitality and watch and jewelry industry. Working in these highly demanding environments taught me precision, the importance of trust and how to understand people’s needs and translate them into tailored solutions. These values and skills are equally critical in information security. Leading projects and teams in international contexts also shaped my ability to manage risks and communicate across cultures.
My path into cybersecurity is not traditional and that is precisely my strength. I believe women coming from diverse professional backgrounds bring unique perspectives that the industry urgently needs. Today I support Swiss companies in building and certifying ISMS, take on CISO mandates and connect classical information security with the emerging challenges of AI governance and regulation.
Speaker experience
At Klubschule Migros I lecture on AI strategies, AI ethics, ChatGPT advanced, AI in education and AI in business.
For corporate clients I deliver awareness trainings on information security, data protection and the secure use of AI.
I also lead risk workshops and board-level sessions within ISO 27001 implementations and speak with my clients about AI literacy, responsible AI and best practices in ISMS.