Andreas Wüst
About Andreas Wüst
Andreas Wüst serves as the Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at VAIVA since 2022, where he also holds the position of Head of IT. With over six years of experience in IT security, he has worked in various roles, including IT Security Principal and IT-Systemadministrator, and has a strong focus on compliance and infrastructure improvement.
Work at VAIVA
Andreas Wüst has been serving as Deputy CISO at VAIVA since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring compliance with TISAX requirements and data protection laws. He also focuses on fostering and improving the IT security culture within the organization. Additionally, he holds the position of Head of IT at VAIVA, where he works on modernizing and continuously improving the internal infrastructure for both internal and external clients.
Previous Experience
Before joining VAIVA, Andreas Wüst worked at several organizations in various IT roles. He served as IT Security Principal at Alexander Thamm GmbH for four months in 2022, where he contributed to multiple projects in cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance. His previous positions include Head of IT at pepper motion GmbH from 2020 to 2022, and CIO/CISO - IT Network Administrator at Am Surf Martin Gabler from 2018 to 2020. He also worked at Katholische Universität Eichstätt-Ingolstadt as a Web Designer and Developer from 2007 to 2012, and as an IT-Systemadministrator from 2006 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
Andreas Wüst studied at Staatl. Berufsschule I Ingolstadt, where he completed his training as a Fachinformatiker für Systemintegration from 2013 to 2015. This education provided him with foundational skills in IT systems integration. He has over six years of experience in the IT security industry, both as a consultant and as an internal member, continuously enhancing his skills in network, server, and cloud administration.
Background
Andreas Wüst has a diverse background in IT, with a focus on security and infrastructure. His career began with roles in system administration and web development, gradually progressing to leadership positions in IT security. His experience spans multiple organizations and various aspects of IT, including compliance and risk management, which has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the field.