Marcel Aulbach

Marcel Aulbach currently serves as a Senior IT Auditor at Axel Springer SE, where he leverages over 15 years of extensive experience in IT auditing to strengthen the company's cybersecurity posture and operational resilience. In this role, Marcel leads comprehensive, cross-functional audits across the organization’s diverse IT landscape, which spans multiple countries and encompasses a broad spectrum of digital assets. His expertise in cloud security, particularly within Amazon Web Services (AWS), enables him to assess and enhance the security and compliance of cloud infrastructures, ensuring adherence to industry standards such as CIS Controls and GDPR.

Marcel’s key projects often involve in-depth reviews of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes and Application Security (AppSec), where he applies his knowledge of secure coding practices, vulnerability assessments, and threat mitigation strategies. His proficiency in conducting Purple Team exercises fosters collaboration between offensive and defensive security teams, strengthening the organization’s overall security defenses. Additionally, Marcel’s focus on IT risk management and compliance ensures that Axel Springer remains aligned with evolving regulatory requirements and best practices.

His role also emphasizes the importance of operational efficiency through the implementation of robust Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) and the integration of modern methodologies like Kanban for audit workflows. Marcel’s passion for continuous improvement and his ability to communicate complex security concepts effectively make him a vital asset in safeguarding the company’s digital assets and supporting its growth ambitions in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.