Christoph Menzel

Hello! I'm Christoph, based in Nuremberg and Head of Security Excellence at inovex GmbH.

My clear goal is to help companies understand security not as a burden, but as an integral part of their software development process, making their products more secure. With over 15 years of experience in software development, I bring a unique perspective to the table. I combine practical development experience with security expertise from technical, strategic, and business viewpoints.

As a speaker, trainer, coach, and author, I regularly share my battle-tested knowledge. My hands-on mentality and focus on sustainable solutions make me a valued partner for companies looking to take their software security to the next level.

Services

Speaker

As a passionate speaker, trainer, and coach, I share my knowledge about security from technical, strategic, and business perspectives. My talks cover the full spectrum of cybersecurity topics, helping organizations understand security as a comprehensive business enabler rather than just a technical challenge.

Management & Board Advisor

I help leadership teams understand cybersecurity's broader business importance and build effective IT security strategies. My goal is to inspire management to view security as a business enabler rather than a burden.

Trainer

I provide comprehensive security awareness trainings and management workshops that transform how teams understand and implement cybersecurity. From hands-on developer trainings to executive security briefings, I help create a security-conscious culture throughout your organization.

Security Consulting

I guide companies in building sustainable security practices that become part of their DNA. Drawing from over 15 years of hands-on development experience, I help organizations transform from reactive security measures to proactive security excellence, creating resilient software products and security-conscious teams.

About

2025
Head of Security Excellence
Leading security excellence at inovex by building a dedicated department that advises clients on securing their software products throughout the entire lifecycle. From conception to deployment, we help make security an integral part of every development phase.
2022
Head of Mobile & Web Development
Joined inovex as Head of Mobile & Web Development, establishing the new Erlangen office in the Nuremberg metropolitan region.
2019
Head of Mobile Apps & Web Apps
Built and led the Mobile Apps & Web Apps department at Method Park by UL. Developed business strategies, managed operations and financial performance, and fostered strong partnerships while coaching and guiding growing teams.
2012
Software Engineer
Software Engineer at Method Park by UL, developing medical software products and implementing hands-on training workshops. Consulted clients on software engineering topics while ensuring highest quality standards.
2014
International Information Systems (M.Sc.)
Master's degree at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg with an international semester at Inha University in Incheon, South Korea, broadening global perspectives on information systems.
2012
Computer Science (B.Sc.)
Bachelor's degree at Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm with an exchange semester at Linnaeus University in Växjö, Sweden, building foundational computer science knowledge.