Fabian Flock - OT Security Champion Europe

Q: Where is Fabian based?

Fabian is based in Leverkusen, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Fabian speak?

Fabian speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Fabian have?

Fabian has at least 8 years of experience. During this time, Fabian has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 1 company . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 9 months . Note that Fabian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Fabian's latest experience?

Fabian's most recent position is OT Security Champion Europe at FCS Flock Consulting Services .

Q: What companies has Fabian worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Fabian has worked for FCS Flock Consulting Services .

Q: Which industries is Fabian most experienced in?

Fabian is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Information Technology (IT) , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Fabian most experienced in?

Fabian is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Audit , and Information Technology (IT) . Fabian also has some experience in Quality Assurance (QA) , Strategy and Planning , and Procurement and Purchasing .

Q: Which industries has Fabian worked in recently?

Fabian has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Information Technology (IT) , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Fabian worked in recently?

Fabian has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Audit , and Information Technology (IT) .

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Leverkusen, Germany

Experience

Jan 2024 - Aug 2024

8 months

Leverkusen, Germany

OT Security Champion Europe

FCS Flock Consulting Services

Conducted OT security assessments at European manufacturing facilities
Analyzed and improved IT security processes and infrastructure
Revised SOC processes in conjunction with the internal SOC team
Conducted OT incident training and tabletop exercises
Facilitated C-level workshops to align European OT security strategy
Evaluated regulatory changes related to NIS2 and their relevance to the client

Aug 2023 - Jun 2024

11 months

Leverkusen, Germany

Interim CISO

FCS Flock Consulting Services

Preparation and implementation of ISO 27001 certification
Implemented measures following ISO 27001 standards
improved IT security processes and services
Revised SOC processes in collaboration with external service providers
Developed and implemented future IT security strategy
Conducted workshops for executives and vendors on global IT strategy

May 2023 - Present

2 years 10 months

Leverkusen, Germany

NIST CSF – IT/OT Risk Management

FCS Flock Consulting Services

Implemented security measures by NIST 800 standards
Improved risk management and developed strategies and policies
Performed business impact analysis and communicated with C-level stakeholders

Jan 2022 - Apr 2023

1 year 4 months

Leverkusen, Germany

ISO 27001 Initial Certification

FCS Flock Consulting Services

Managed the ISMS process implementation project
Accurately inventoried risks and threats
Provided technical support for the smooth implementation of the ISMS

Aug 2021 - Dec 2022

1 year 5 months

Leverkusen, Germany

IT/OT Security

FCS Flock Consulting Services

Established a vulnerability and threat management process
Created protection needs and risk assessment templates
Reviewed and categorized cloud security approaches

Apr 2021 - Dec 2021

9 months

Leverkusen, Germany

Third-Party Vendor Management

FCS Flock Consulting Services

Managed the project to identify critical suppliers
Developed a third-party questionnaire
Established a regular supplier review cycle

Jan 2020 - Mar 2021

1 year 3 months

Leverkusen, Germany

Interim Global Risk Manager

FCS Flock Consulting Services

Identified existing risk management processes
Established risk management policies and processes following NIST and IEC 62443
Created protection needs and risk assessment templates

Jan 2020 - Jun 2020

6 months

Leverkusen, Germany

Security Maturity Assessment for Operational Technology

FCS Flock Consulting Services

Performed business impact assessments for production facilities
Performed risk assessments for critical production assets
Reviewed existing IT/OT risk policies and processes

Apr 2019 - Dec 2019

9 months

Leverkusen, Germany

ISMS Strategy Review

FCS Flock Consulting Services

Reviewed existing security policies and procedures
Helped implement security tools such as MS Defender, Zscaler, Proofpoint, and Splunk

Apr 2018 - Mar 2019

1 year

Leverkusen, Germany

Identification of Critical IT Assets

FCS Flock Consulting Services

Identified critical IT assets in heterogeneous IT landscapes and critical business processes
Developed customized security concepts for critical IT assets

Jan 2018 - Present

8 years 2 months

Leverkusen, Germany

ISO 27001 Implementation and KRITIS Re-Certification

FCS Flock Consulting Services

Managed ISMS implementation projects
Performed business impact analyses and risk assessments
Supported pre-audits and audits, including KRITIS audits

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Professional Services (8 years), Information Technology (3.5 years), and Manufacturing (1 year).

Professional Services

Information Technology

Manufacturing

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Project Management (8 years), Audit (8 years), Information Technology (7.5 years), Quality Assurance (3 years), Strategy (1 year), and Procurement (0.5 years).

Project Management

Audit

Information Technology

Quality Assurance

Strategy

Procurement

Summary

Senior Information Security Consultant with over 15 years of experience in planning, executing, and leading complex information security projects.

Managing Director of Flock Consulting Services, specializing in ISO 27001 implementation, risk management, and OT security. Extensive experience collaborating with leading companies across various industries, particularly in the chemical, automotive, energy, and pharmaceutical sectors.

Skills

Project Management In Information Security
It And Ot Risk Management
Development Of Security Concepts And It Security Strategies
Conducting Cyber Security Maturity Assessments
Cloud Security Strategies
Iso 27001 Certification And Audits
Gdpr-compliant Data Protection
Pki (Public Key Infrastructure)
Cms (Certificate Management System)
Ckms (Cryptographic Key Management System)

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Certifications & licenses

It-Grundschutz Practitioner

Ccsa / Ccse Partner Training

Iso 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer

Beyondtrust Foundation

ITIL Foundation

Profile

Created

January 2025

Last Update

January 2026

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Where is Fabian based?

Fabian is based in Leverkusen, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Fabian speak?

Fabian speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Fabian have?

Fabian has at least 8 years of experience. During this time, Fabian has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 1 company. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 9 months. Note that Fabian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Fabian be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Fabian would be well-suited for roles such as: OT Security Champion Europe, Interim CISO, NIST CSF – IT/OT Risk Management.

What is Fabian's latest experience?

Fabian's most recent position is OT Security Champion Europe at FCS Flock Consulting Services.

What companies has Fabian worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Fabian has worked for FCS Flock Consulting Services.

Which industries is Fabian most experienced in?

Fabian is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Information Technology (IT), and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Fabian most experienced in?

Fabian is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Audit, and Information Technology (IT). Fabian also has some experience in Quality Assurance (QA), Strategy and Planning, and Procurement and Purchasing.

Which industries has Fabian worked in recently?

Fabian has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Information Technology (IT), and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Fabian worked in recently?

Fabian has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Audit, and Information Technology (IT).

Does Fabian have any certificates?

Fabian has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: It-Grundschutz Practitioner, Ccsa / Ccse Partner Training, and Iso 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer.

What is the availability of Fabian?

Fabian is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Fabian?

Fabian's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.