Podcast

Conversations on security, resilience and responsibility

Discussions with experts from security, compliance and crisis management.

What Ceuta Teaches Us About Perimeter Protection
September 14, 2026

What Ceuta Teaches Us About Perimeter Protection

Does modern perimeter protection start far too late? Holger Berens and Manuel Bohé on the events in Ceuta, publicly available information and the question of where security actually has to begin. Recorded in German.

Drone Defence – Who Is Actually Allowed to Act?
September 7, 2026

Drone Defence – Who Is Actually Allowed to Act?

Drone detected. Now what? Holger Berens and Manuel Bohé on the limits of today's drone detection, legal responsibilities and the question of who is actually allowed to intervene. Recorded in German.

Europe's Cybersecurity Model: Too Strict or Future-Proof? – InCyber Forum Special
August 26, 2026

Europe's Cybersecurity Model: Too Strict or Future-Proof? – InCyber Forum Special

What is Europe's role in global cybersecurity? Manuel Bohé speaks with Arthur Langlois from Expertise France about international models and how European values and solutions can be promoted around the world.

AI Between European Caution and American Experimentation – InCyber Forum Special
August 20, 2026

AI Between European Caution and American Experimentation – InCyber Forum Special

Europe slows down, the US experiments – at least when it comes to AI. Manuel Bohé talks to Alexandra Günnewig of VMRay about digital sovereignty, AI in cybersecurity and the differences between both markets. Recorded in German.

The Future of Cybersecurity: Can Systems Heal Themselves? – InCyber Forum Special
August 14, 2026

The Future of Cybersecurity: Can Systems Heal Themselves? – InCyber Forum Special

How does cybersecurity become autonomous – and what role does research play for the digital resilience of the future? Manuel Bohé talks to Dr. Shari Finner from the Dutch research institute TNO. Recorded in German.

Cybersecurity Beyond Borders: Lessons from Canada and Europe – InCyber Forum Special
July 23, 2026

Cybersecurity Beyond Borders: Lessons from Canada and Europe – InCyber Forum Special

Cybersecurity is a global challenge no country can tackle alone. Holger Berens is joined by Daniel Blanc, Director General of InCyber Forum Canada, to discuss resilience, skills and collaboration.

Germany as a Cyber Nation – Reality or Wishful Thinking? | InCyber Forum Special
July 9, 2026

Germany as a Cyber Nation – Reality or Wishful Thinking? | InCyber Forum Special

Why does Germany talk about digital sovereignty while remaining dependent on international technologies? Holger Berens talks to Katharina M. Schwarz about the vision of a cyber nation. Recorded in German.

Prevention Instead of Reaction: A Look Behind the Work of the BSKI
June 7, 2026

Prevention Instead of Reaction: A Look Behind the Work of the BSKI

Why do we often only talk about prevention once something has already happened? In the new episode of our podcast, Holger Berens speaks together with Jani Nakos

Crisis Prevention & BSKI – A Look at Critical Infrastructure, Resilience and Hybrid Threats
June 7, 2026

Crisis Prevention & BSKI – A Look at Critical Infrastructure, Resilience and Hybrid Threats

Why do we often still discuss critical infrastructure, resilience and modern security architecture separately from cybersecurity, physical security and crisis management – when

New Name. Same Mission: Looking Beyond the Horizon.
June 7, 2026

New Name. Same Mission: Looking Beyond the Horizon.

Why FILL THE GAP is becoming “The Wild Ride Through Security” – and why this means far more than just a new podcast title. 🎙️ In our new episode we talk about how

More Than Just a Door: How Access Systems Truly Shape Security
May 4, 2026

More Than Just a Door: How Access Systems Truly Shape Security

Why do we still speak of “access control” – when it has long been about authorization, processes and security across the entire system? In the new episode of our

What Happens When the State Reaches Its Limits? Disaster Management with Albrecht Brömme
February 5, 2026

What Happens When the State Reaches Its Limits? Disaster Management with Albrecht Brömme

How well is Germany really prepared for major crises – and why do we learn so little from past disasters? In this special episode of our podcast

Who Protects Germany in a Crisis? Henning Voß (LfV NRW) on Counter-Espionage, Sabotage Protection and Volunteering
January 27, 2026

Who Protects Germany in a Crisis? Henning Voß (LfV NRW) on Counter-Espionage, Sabotage Protection and Volunteering

How real are the threats to critical infrastructure – and how well prepared is Germany for them? In the fourth podcast episode of our Protekt special

Critical Infrastructure on Hold? Prof. Dr. Clemens Gause on Law, Practice and Reality
January 22, 2026

Critical Infrastructure on Hold? Prof. Dr. Clemens Gause on Law, Practice and Reality

In the third podcast episode of our Protekt special series, Holger Berens (BSKI) speaks with Prof. Dr. Clemens Gause – Managing Director of the Association for Security

From Reactive Measures to Strategy: Physical Security Under Pressure
January 13, 2026

From Reactive Measures to Strategy: Physical Security Under Pressure

In the 2nd Protekt special episode “From Reactive Measures to Strategy: Physical Security Under Pressure,” Holger Berens (BSKI) speaks with Sascha Puppel, the publicly

Resilience Requires Collaboration: Jochen Kopelke on the Current Security Situation
December 11, 2025

Resilience Requires Collaboration: Jochen Kopelke on the Current Security Situation

In this Protekt special episode of FILL THE GAP, Holger Berens, Chairman of the BSKI, speaks with Jochen Kopelke, Federal Chairman of the police union

NIS2, DORA & ISO: Why Integrating Management Systems Is the New Efficiency Paradigm
November 20, 2025

NIS2, DORA & ISO: Why Integrating Management Systems Is the New Efficiency Paradigm

In this episode of FILL THE GAP we speak with Prof. Dr. Johannes Berens, Program Director of the Master in General Management and International Business Administration

AI in Network Security – Boundaries, Realities and Alternatives with Expert Gilles Loridon
November 20, 2025

AI in Network Security – Boundaries, Realities and Alternatives with Expert Gilles Loridon

In this special episode of FILL THE GAP – The Security Podcast, we welcome Gilles Loridon, Co-Founder and President of Cyberium and a leading expert in IT/OT se

Intelligent Barriers – Perimeter Security Between Technology and Strategy – with Thomas Hermes
July 9, 2025

Intelligent Barriers – Perimeter Security Between Technology and Strategy – with Thomas Hermes

In this episode of FILL THE GAP we focus on perimeter protection – the first and often decisive hurdle for potential attackers. Thomas

Attack Surface: The Road – How We Can Stop Vehicles – with Tim Tusar (Saferoad)
July 9, 2025

Attack Surface: The Road – How We Can Stop Vehicles – with Tim Tusar (Saferoad)

In this episode of FILL THE GAP – the Security Podcast, we talk about an often overlooked but security-critical component of many protection concepts:

Robots on Patrol – How Robotics and AI Are Transforming the Security Industry – with Severin Pfister
July 9, 2025

Robots on Patrol – How Robotics and AI Are Transforming the Security Industry – with Severin Pfister

In this episode we dive into the world of security robotics and artificial intelligence. We explore how these technologies are changing the security industry

SPECIAL EPISODE: Critical Infrastructure Legislation: What the Previous Government Left Behind for Operators
July 9, 2025

SPECIAL EPISODE: Critical Infrastructure Legislation: What the Previous Government Left Behind for Operators

In this special episode of “FILL THE GAP – The Security Podcast” we lift the veil on the legal legacy that the previous government left behind in the area of

Hacking and PSIM – Why Hazard Management Systems Are Not Invulnerable
July 9, 2025

Hacking and PSIM – Why Hazard Management Systems Are Not Invulnerable

In this episode of Fill the Gap, the Security Podcast, we take you into the world of hazard management systems – central security platforms that integrate access