Dr. Christian Senk
About Dr. Christian Senk
Dr. Christian Senk serves as the Chief Security & Privacy Officer at Mapp Digital since 2018 and has extensive experience in information security roles across various companies, including Teradata and LUCID Compliance GmbH.
Work at Mapp Digital
Dr. Christian Senk has served as the Chief Security & Privacy Officer at Mapp Digital since 2018. In this role, he focuses on ensuring the security and privacy of the company's digital services. Prior to this position, he held the title of Chief Security Officer at Mapp Digital from 2016 to 2018. His tenure at Mapp Digital spans a total of six years, during which he has contributed to the company's security framework and compliance initiatives.
Current Role at LUCID Compliance GmbH
Since 2019, Dr. Senk has been working at LUCID Compliance GmbH as a virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO), Auditor, and Consultant. In this capacity, he leverages his expertise to assist various clients in achieving their security and privacy objectives. His role involves guiding organizations through compliance processes and implementing effective security measures tailored to their specific needs.
Education and Expertise
Dr. Senk earned his Doctor of Business Information Systems (Dr. rer. pol.) from the University of Regensburg, where he studied Information Security from 2008 to 2012. He also holds a Diplom in Business Information Systems from the same university, completed between 2003 and 2008. Additionally, he studied Inter-Cultural Decision-Making and Responsibility at the University of Regensburg and attended Hawaii Pacific University for a brief period, focusing on Business Administration.
Professional Background
Dr. Senk's professional experience includes significant roles in information security across various organizations. He worked at Teradata as an Information Security Manager and later as an Information Security Strategist. His earlier career involved positions at HypoVereinsbank - UniCredit Bank AG, where he was a Working Student and Intern, and at Siemens and AUDI AG as an intern in Software Engineering. He also served as a Research Associate at the University of Regensburg from 2008 to 2013.
Publications and Contributions
Dr. Senk has published several papers focusing on web-based services, identity federations, and biometric authentication systems. His research contributions reflect his deep understanding of information security and privacy, showcasing his commitment to advancing knowledge in these critical areas.