Oliver Winzenried and Prof. Dr. Joern Mueller-Quade during a joint discussion at Wibu-Systems’ premises in Karlsruhe
Wibu-Systems AG has appointed Prof. Dr. Jörn Müller-Quade to its Supervisory Board. This decision strengthens the company’s strategic oversight in the areas of cryptography, secure computing, and digital resilience.
Prof. Dr. Müller-Quade is internationally recognized in the fields of cryptography and IT security. His research encompasses secure cloud computing, secure multi-party computing, formal security models, and hardware-based trust anchors. Since 2008, he has headed the Cryptography and IT Security division at Kastel, the Institute for Information Security and Reliability at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT).
Long-standing collaboration as a foundation
The professional relationship between Wibu-Systems and Prof. Dr. Müller-Quade spans several years and encompasses close collaboration on concepts for software protection, hardware-based security models, and future-oriented security strategies. The scientist was involved, among other things, in the evaluation of the patented Blurry-Box technology, which won first prize at the German IT Security Awards in 2014. He also participated in expert discussions on quantum computing and digital sovereignty, as well as in the Inno Days 2025 roundtable on building secure and independent IT infrastructures.
Oliver Winzenried, CEO and founder of Wibu-Systems, emphasizes that lasting security requires sound models, resilient architectures, and a deep understanding of how to translate theory into practical systems. The long-standing collaboration with Prof. Dr. Müller-Quade has consistently reinforced this conviction. His appointment to the Supervisory Board is a logical step and a clear signal of a commitment to research-based, long-term security – especially in light of the profound changes brought about by quantum computing and regulation.
Strategic Direction
From Prof. Dr. Müller-Quade’s perspective, Wibu-Systems distinguishes itself by focusing on transparent, well-founded security concepts rather than “security through obscurity.” The company translates cryptographic principles, hardware-based trust anchors, and licensing mechanisms into deployable technologies with measurable security value. He looks forward to contributing his experience to the strategic development of these approaches.
With this new addition to the Supervisory Board, Wibu-Systems reaffirms its focus on security architectures, cryptographic agility, and the long-term protection of digital assets – from embedded and industrial software to cloud-based deployment models. Prof. Dr. Müller-Quade’s expertise will support the company in addressing challenges such as post-quantum security, sovereign IT infrastructures, and evolving regulatory requirements.
Source: Wibu-Systems
