New: Flexible service plans for Myra WAF. Learn more!
Home>
Bavarian Cybersecurity for Europe's Data
Bavarian Cybersecurity for Europe's Data
MYRA NEWS | May 19, 2025
Last Friday, Myra Security welcomed Dr. Florian Herrmann, Head of the Bavarian State Chancellery and Minister of State for Federal Affairs and Media, to its Munich headquarters. The focus of the visit was a tour of the Security Operations Center (SOC) and an intensive exchange on the importance of cybersecurity solutions “Made in Germany” for the digital sovereignty of the Free State of Bavaria, Germany, and Europe.
Myra CEO Sascha Schumann in conversation with Minister of State Dr. Florian Herrmann in the Myra SOC. (Image: Nicolas Armer/Myra Security)
Myra CEO Sascha Schumann in conversation with Minister of State Dr. Florian Herrmann in the Myra SOC. (Image: Nicolas Armer/Myra Security)
With global tensions rising and supply chains getting more unstable, it's clear how important an independent and trustworthy digital infrastructure is for the government, the economy, and society. Myra Security showed how its Security-as-a-Service platform, developed and run in Germany, is making a big difference in keeping digital value chains stable.
Minister of State Dr. Herrmann visited the SOC to learn how Myra's security experts monitor critical IT systems 24/7 and defend against cyberattacks in real time.
“In light of geopolitical challenges and growing uncertainties, strengthening digital sovereignty and building resilient and independent digital infrastructures is of central importance—especially in the field of cybersecurity,” Dr. Herrmann emphasizes. ”As Germany's leading IT location, Munich stands for technological excellence and innovative strength. Bavarian cybersecurity solutions make a decisive contribution to protecting critical infrastructure and ensuring Europe's digital independence.”
Myra CEO Sascha Schumann (left) and co-founder Paul Kaffsack (right) welcome Minister of State Dr. Florian Herrmann to the company headquarters in Munich. (Image: Nicolas Armer/Myra Security)
Myra CEO Sascha Schumann (left) and co-founder Paul Kaffsack (right) welcome Minister of State Dr. Florian Herrmann to the company headquarters in Munich. (Image: Nicolas Armer/Myra Security)
Sascha Schumann, CEO of Myra Security, says, “Minister Herrmann's visit shows how important and relevant cybersecurity is in Bavaria. We immediately agreed that, given the current geopolitical situation, digital sovereignty is no longer a question of 'if' but only of 'when'. We are ready to work together to advance this cause – Bavarian cybersecurity for Europe's data.”
Minister of State Dr. Herrmann and the Myra management team discussed how the Free State of Bavaria can further expand its leadership as Germany's IT location through targeted research partnerships, national public procurement procedures, and increased support for local technology providers. Both parties agreed that Bavaria, Germany, and Europe need strong local providers to secure digital sovereignty in the long term.
About the author
Nicolas Armer
PR & Communications Manager
About the author
As PR & Communications Manager, Nicolas Armer is responsible for public relations and the development of communication strategies. Prior to this, he worked as a PR consultant at the Munich-based agency Akima Media, where he primarily worked with international clients in the cyber security and data management industries.
Nicolas began his professional career as a soldier in the German army. He then completed a traineeship at the German Press Agency (dpa), which laid the foundation for his career in journalism. As a photojournalist, he worked for German and English-language media as well as for well-known companies for over eight years, reporting from various parts of the world. Today, Nicolas devotes himself to stories from cyberspace, undoubtedly one of the fastest-changing fields today.