Martin Schaffer Email & Phone Number

Austria

Geneva, Geneva, CH

In charge of leading the development of SGS innovation and capturing the digitalization megatrend to foster future growth. Working closely with the SGS network to develop new services organically and through M&A. Reporting to the SGS Group CEO.

Geneva, Geneva, CH

Led the identification and evaluation of emerging technologies (AI, Cybersecurity, Quantum Computing, Web3, etc.) to drive innovation in digital TIC services. Built strategic partnerships with tech leaders like Microsoft, delivering new value-added services and maintaining SGS's competitive edge. Reported to the SGS Group CEO.

Geneva, Geneva, CH

Founded and led an SGS subsidiary focused on cybersecurity evaluations and corporate innovation. Established a BSI-accredited Common Criteria lab within a year, achieving EAL7 accreditation for "Smart Cards and Similar Devices". Specialized in security evaluations for semiconductors in e-passports, bankcards, and IoT/automotive systems. The entity is now.

Geneva, Geneva, CH

Led the global P&L for Secure Products & Systems Services, later expanding to oversee the entire Cybersecurity Services portfolio under the Digital Trust Services offering. Drove strategy and growth initiatives, including completing the acquisition of Brightsight, to position SGS as the leader in cybersecurity within the TIC industry. Reported to the VP of.

Delft, Zuid Holland, NL

Serving on the board of the SGS legal entity hosting the Brightsight Graz team (formally SGS Digital Trust Services GmbH).

Co-leading the AIQI Consortium to drive global collaboration on the safe, secure, and ethical development of AI technologies. Overseeing initiatives to monitor AI legislation, develop assurance frameworks, and establish certification and training programs. Advocating for the Testing, Inspection, Certification, and Compliance (TICC) sector's critical role.

Brussels, Brussels Region, BE

Driving the TIC industry’s digitalization strategy as Chairman of the working group. Focused on addressing emerging technologies like AI, IoT, and quantum computing to ensure trust, resilience, and compliance in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Brussels, BE

Representing the TIC council (https://www.tic-council.org/) in the subgroup of Artificial Intelligence (AI), connected products and other new challenges in product safety to the consumer safety network.

Brussels, BE

Advising ENISA on strategic issues related to cybersecurity certification and contributing to the preparation of the Union rolling work programme. Supporting the development of frameworks to enhance trust and security across the EU.

Leoben, Steiermark, AT

Serving on the board of the Hitthaller Privatstiftung, the majority shareholder of the Hitthaller + Trixl construction company.

Shaped the vision and strategy of this global cybersecurity coalition to promote digital security and best practices. Developed policies and initiatives to enhance cybersecurity across industries, collaborating with policymakers and industry leaders to advance secure digital transformation and build trust in digital technologies.

Founded and led a joint venture with Graz University of Technology’s cybersecurity institute, focusing on embedded security research. Achieved significant recognition by winning the NIST Lightweight Cryptography Standardization competition, advancing secure solutions for global applications.

Chalandri, Athens, GR

Provided expert advice on strategic cybersecurity issues, supporting ENISA’s efforts to strengthen cybersecurity frameworks and initiatives across the European Union.

Chalandri, Athens, GR

Advised ENISA as an ad personam member on key cybersecurity matters, contributing to policy development and the advancement of the EU's cybersecurity capabilities.

Brussels, Brussels Region, BE

Advanced the interests of the European security industry by contributing to Eurosmart’s vision and strategy development, focusing on promoting secure digital technologies and frameworks.

Brussels, Brussels Region, BE

Led over 200 members in providing strategic input to the European Commission (DG Connect) during the development and finalization of the EU Cybersecurity Act, focusing on standardization, certification, and supply chain management.

Eindhoven, Noord-Brabant, NL

Led a global team across 10 locations, including security architects, crypto IP designers, and certification experts. Defined and implemented NXP’s security-by-design principles and oversaw security evaluation and certification (Common Criteria, EMVCo, FIPS, PCI, MIFARE) for the entire NXP product portfolio.

Eindhoven, Noord-Brabant, NL

Provided interim leadership for the hardware and firmware design team in Austria, overseeing digital, analog, and CryptoLib design.

Eindhoven, Noord-Brabant, NL

Designed security architectures for smart cards and mobile payment systems used in banking, e-passports, access control, and public transport. Led teams on security and certification projects, serving as the technical liaison with internal teams, external labs (e.g., Brightsight, TÜVIT, THALES), and certification bodies (e.g., BSI, ANSSI, EMVCo).

Eindhoven, Noord-Brabant, NL

Developed and tested security firmware for Access Control Cards (e.g., MIFARE). Designed cryptographic building blocks for smart cards, both hardware and software, and established the team's expertise in security certification in Austria.

Graz, Styria, AT

Taught practical aspects of cryptography, including secure hash functions, symmetric and asymmetric cryptography, key management, and crypto protocols. Covered advanced topics such as elliptic curve cryptography, zero-knowledge protocols, and secure multi-party computation.

Koblenz, Rheinland-Pfalz, DE

Delivered regular courses on system security, secure tokens, and cryptography in Trier, providing foundational and practical knowledge over four years.

Klagenfurt Am Wörthersee, Kärnten, AT

Lectured on theoretical computer science, complexity theory, system security, and cryptography. Conducted research on collision-free number generators with a focus on efficient constructions, privacy protection, and cryptographic applications. Designed generators producing globally unique, uniformly distributed numbers for secure cryptographic operations.

Klagenfurt Am Wörthersee, Kärnten, AT

Supported the System Security Group by preparing lecture materials for courses in theoretical computer science and system security.

Armonk, New York, NY, US

Designed and implemented the GUI and protocol stack for the first prototype of the IDEMIX credential system under the supervision of Jan Camenisch.

Wien, AT

Dr. Techn., Crypto & Security

Diplom-Ingenieur, Computer Science

Cryptography