SCHUTZWERK SPOKE AT BEYOND IOT 2025
Maximilian Heichler from SCHUTZWERK spoke about Security in Industrial IoT
October 14, 2025

Our Senior Security Consultant Maximilian Heichler presented at Beyond IoT 2025 - the developer conference for Industrial IoT and digitalization. We look back on a very successful event.
Industrial Systems as Targets: Security in IIoT
In his presentation “Industrial Systems as Targets: Security in IIoT”, Maximilian covered the key aspects of security in industrial IoT environments. Participants learned:
- The architecture and networking of modern industrial facilities
- Current security threats facing industrial systems
- Typical attack patterns and progression in production environments
- Tools and methods employed by attackers
- Proven protective measures and security strategies
The presentation specifically targeted professionals from development, management, and process control who work with IIoT environments. Maximilian provided insights into the methods and motivations of cyber attackers.
About the Speaker
As a Senior Security Consultant at SCHUTZWERK, Maximilian Heichler has contributed his expertise in Embedded Systems Security and Cloud Security since 2020. His work with IoT technologies makes him an expert in industrial security solutions. In addition to his consulting work, he regularly shares his expertise as a lecturer and speaker at industry conferences.