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AI Between European Caution and American Experimentation – InCyber Forum Special

Aug 20, 2026

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.

Europe slows down, the US experiments – at least when it comes to AI. This episode was recorded in German.

In this episode of our InCyber Forum special series, Manuel Bohé talks to Alexandra Günnewig of VMRay about digital sovereignty, the use of AI in cybersecurity and the differences between the European and US markets. At the centre is the question of how companies can adopt new technologies while keeping control of their data and critical capabilities. While new technologies are often tested more quickly in the US, European companies focus more on data protection, data residency and digital sovereignty.

At the same time, AI is changing how cybersecurity work gets done. Attacks are getting faster, experienced professionals are scarce, and security teams must decide which tasks remain with people and where AI can provide meaningful support. Behind this lie fundamental strategic decisions: what stays in-house, and where are external solutions and strong partners needed?

As cyberattacks accelerate and AI adoption grows, pressure on security teams increases. The episode shows why experience, clear strategic decisions and collaboration matter more than ever.

🎙️ About our guest: Alexandra Günnewig is Vice President Marketing at VMRay, a German cybersecurity company specialising in malware and phishing analysis. With many years of experience in B2B marketing and cybersecurity, she follows the diverging developments of the European and US markets and the impact of AI and digital sovereignty on companies.

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