Mirko Ross on SWR/YouTube Show “Zur Sache! intensiv”: Hacking and the Protection of Critical Infrastructure in Focus.

In the latest episode of Zur Sache! intensive, Alexandra Gondorf and Henning Otte talk with asvin CEO Mirko Ross about real-world threat scenarios and cybersecurity strategies for protecting critical infrastructure.

The program reveals how dependencies – such as on foreign hardware suppliers – increase the attack surfaces in key sectors like telecommunications and energy supply. One focal point: hardware dependencies on China, for example through routers forming the backbone of network infrastructure.

The central question: How crisis-proof is our critical infrastructure really, and how likely are large-scale blackouts or outages?

For anyone wanting a deep dive into the mindset and character of a responsible cybersecurity leader, this episode is a must-watch. It provides an insightful look into the motivation behind developing practical software for cyber defense, and highlights why holistic cybersecurity has become essential – from planning to deployment and operation.

The SWR team around Alexandra Gondorf and Henning Otte delivers 30 minutes of highly relevant television, showing why security must be understood as an interconnected system, not isolated components.

👉 Watch now: “Zur Sache! intensiv” featuring Mirko Ross – available on YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pb-cWCXGzmk

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