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Baris Ekici

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Senior Cyber Security Consultant | Cyber Defense, DFIR & Security Architecture

Cologne
Baris Ekici

Last position:

Founder / Product & Security Architect at Pirpirik

  • Perform secure code reviews and provide secure-coding guidance across the application and platform architecture.
  • Engineer infrastructure security and design security-monitoring architecture, incident-response playbooks and Security-by-Design controls.
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Enrique Gallardo

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Data Security

Hamburg
Enrique Gallardo

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Security Architect at Capgemini

I implemented a Zero-Trust architecture for robust, military-grade maritime container mini data centers based on VMware & Tanzu to support containerized GIS workloads for ground forces. The main focus was on securing communications, workload protection, and data access in contested electronic battle environments affected by jamming, interception, signal manipulation, and constantly changing operational conditions. I designed and architected use cases so that every element of workload, identity, and system could continue to operate independently and securely even in degraded or disrupted scenarios. In parallel, I defined the enterprise and solution security architecture with LeanIX, Bizzdesign, and HOPEX as enterprise architecture, repository, and governance platforms to maintain architecture inventory, relationships, traceability, target pictures, and security governance in complex environments. For the architectural designs, I used Sparx Enterprise Architect to describe formal architecture views, interfaces, trust boundaries, and system architecture in both IT and OT environments. IriusRisk was used for threat modeling of the solution to identify architecture-driven risks, derive security requirements, and detect countermeasures and design gaps directly from the solution models. Risk and compliance management was supported with Archer. Architecture decisions, control gaps, and operational risks were translated into controlled governance and auditable compliance measures. For documentation, collaboration, and visual design, I used Confluence to maintain Architecture Decision Records, Security Blueprints, and workflows. I used Lucidchart and draw.io to create design artifacts tailored to stakeholders. I also defined OT security concepts with support from electrical and mechanical engineers in the areas of oil, vehicle onboard systems, rail, power plants, pharma, gas turbines, and nuclear technology. I created the end-to-end OT security strategy, starting with global policy, developed into standards and procedures, and finally aligned with Bell-LaPadula, Purdue Model, SABSA, TOGAF ADM, CENELEC 50701, IEC 62443, and NIST standards. In addition, I worked with engineering team leads to identify critical KBP assets and place them under protective measures that segmented SCADA, PLC, and HMI assets. I drove collaboration between Security, IT, and OT teams to create standardized workflows and use cases for the OT security solution catalog, while integrating Defense-in-Depth and Zero-Trust principles into operational environments. A key part of my work was integrating multidisciplinary engineering, security, and operations stakeholders into a unified security blueprinting strategy and ensuring that architecture, threat modeling, governance, and documentation were technically strong and operationally practical.

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Kennedy Aikohi

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Cybersecurity Trainee

Essen
Kennedy Aikohi

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Cybersecurity Trainee at CYBERDEFENDERS

  • Completed 25+ hands-on labs focusing on digital forensics, incident response, and advanced threat hunting techniques.
  • Earned top-tier badges in malware analysis, enterprise log analysis, and threat intelligence gathering.
  • Developed specialised skills in forensic report writing and evidence collection methodologies to support incident investigations.
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Volker Kühn

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Freelance IT Auditor and Consultant for Customer Service Processes

Bonn
Volker Kühn

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Head of Application Management at Bundeswehr FuhrparkServices GmbH

  • Led 34 specialists in application management and software engineering
  • Developed and ran fleet management for 45,000 vehicles for the German Armed Forces using SAP R/3 and SAP S/4 Hana modules
  • Provided and enhanced software for rental and leasing business as well as mapping all company processes of BwFPS, including mobile apps
  • Supported the electrification of the Bundeswehr vehicle fleet
  • Developed and operated cloud-based custom solutions
  • Responsible for the security architecture of the entire IT landscape, following the IT security requirements of the Bundeswehr, BSI IT-Grundschutz, and critical infrastructures
  • Secured terrestrial communication networks, mobile networks, IT middleware, and applications against cyberattacks
  • Migrated the fleet management system to SAP S/4 Hana, achieving efficiency gains
  • Developed a complexity index for the IT landscape and reduced it through retirement, modernization, and interface removal
  • Used AI models to support procurement processes, knowledge management, and process simplification
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Maxim Anikeev

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External Lecturer (Privatdozent)

Darmstadt
Maxim Anikeev

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External Lecturer (Privatdozent) at Technische Universität Darmstadt

Supervised the course Software Engineering for Bachelor students and delivered lectures.

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Jens Martens

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Apple Workplace Consultant

Stuttgart
Jens Martens

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Apple Workplace Consultant at LVM Insurance

  • Concept for integrating existing macOS devices into the AD infrastructure regarding usability and security
  • Implementation of existing Windows standards with Microsoft Intune, e.g. Windows Hello for Business
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Marcus Zink

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Data Protection Officer

Lutherstadt Wittenberg
Marcus Zink

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Data Protection Officer at Confidential Automotive Supplier

  • Assessed the current state of the IT landscape and existing security measures
  • Developed the data protection policy and additional work instructions
  • Documented technical and organizational measures
  • Created the record of processing activities
  • Conducted employee training and awareness sessions
  • Participated in the TISAX implementation as both data protection officer and information security officer
  • Established processes to ensure compliance with data protection regulations
  • Performed regular audits of implementation
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Markus Willems

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KRITIS Consultant

Berlin
Markus Willems

Last position:

KRITIS Consultant at Oil Company

  • Preparing an oil company for KRITIS auditing
  • KRITIS consulting
  • Creating necessary policies, processes, and guidelines in line with KRITIS requirements
  • Tools and methodologies used: ISO/IEC 27001, BSI IT Baseline Protection, KRITIS-V

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Statistics of experts using Digital Forensics

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

24 years

Position duration

4 years

Positions per freelancer

18

Top business areas

Information Technology, Operations, Project Management

Top industries

Information Technology, Automotive, Education

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Audit, Legal

Bachelor's degree or higher

100%

Master's degree or higher

29%

Doctorate

29%

Certifications per freelancer

10

Most common languages

German, English, Spanish

Speak two or more languages

100%

Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.

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Average rates of experts in Germany using Digital Forensics

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Daily rate avg. 765 €

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Median rate 788 €

The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.

Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.

About the technology

Evidence handling

Digital forensics is the disciplined work of finding, preserving, examining, and reporting digital evidence. It appears in breach investigations, fraud cases, litigation support, and internal reviews. Strong specialists know how to keep data defensible from the first access to the final report.

Typical work

  • Disk, memory, mobile, and cloud artifact analysis
  • Timeline reconstruction and event correlation
  • File recovery, metadata review, and log analysis
  • Report writing for legal, security, and compliance teams

Tools and formats

The field often uses platforms such as EnCase, FTK, X-Ways Forensics, Autopsy, and Volatility, plus scripts for parsing logs and artifacts. Work may include E01, RAW, JSON, PST, or mobile backup data. In Germany, companies often need specialists who can collaborate in English and German across legal, security, and IT teams.

When to bring in help

Companies usually bring in freelance digital forensics professionals after a breach, suspected insider activity, or a dispute that needs clean evidence. They are also useful when internal teams need extra hands for backlog, court deadlines, or a one-off case. Remote work is common, but sensitive evidence handling may require on-site access or controlled lab procedures.

What strong specialists do

A strong specialist preserves chain of custody, documents every action, and explains findings in plain language. They can work with Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and cloud sources without losing context. Good output is not just recovered data, but a clear, repeatable story backed by artifacts.

Skills that matter

  • File systems, operating system artifacts, and memory analysis
  • Log review, artifact correlation, and report writing
  • Legal awareness, evidence handling, and secure documentation
  • Scripting for repeatable parsing and triage

In practice, digital forensics overlaps with DFIR, incident response, eDiscovery, and cybercrime investigations. The best experts know where forensics ends and broader response begins. They can support both technical teams and decision makers without overclaiming what the evidence can prove.

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Frequently asked questions

Curious about Digital Forensics? Here are the answers that come up again and again.

A strong Digital Forensics specialist examines devices, logs, and cloud evidence to reconstruct events. The work often includes preservation, artifact analysis, timeline building, and reporting. The goal is to produce findings that hold up in internal reviews, legal matters, or security investigations.

Digital Forensics focuses on collecting and analyzing evidence in a defensible way. Incident response is broader and moves faster to contain damage and restore operations, while DFIR combines both disciplines. Many projects need someone who can do both, but the deliverables and pace are not the same.

A practical Digital Forensics freelancer usually knows tools such as EnCase, FTK, X-Ways Forensics, Autopsy, or Volatility. Tool choice depends on the case type, the source data, and the reporting needs. For mobile or cloud matters, they should also know the formats and limits of those sources.

Yes, if the evidence may be used in court, a grievance process, or a regulated internal case. A Digital Forensics specialist should understand chain of custody, documentation, and careful reporting. They do not need to be a legal advisor, but they do need to work in a way that supports legal review.

A strong Digital Forensics professional often brings incident response, malware triage, log analysis, and scripting skills. Knowledge of Windows, Linux, macOS, mobile systems, and cloud services also helps. These extra skills make it easier to connect evidence across systems instead of looking at one device in isolation.

Simple evidence collection or triage may need only a focused Digital Forensics specialist. Complex cases with many systems, encrypted data, or legal sensitivity usually need deeper experience and better reporting discipline. The right choice depends less on title and more on whether the expert has handled a similar case before.

Much of Digital Forensics can be done remotely if the evidence is already preserved and secure access is available. On-site work is still useful when devices must be seized, imaging needs to happen under supervision, or sensitive data cannot leave a controlled environment. In Germany, companies often combine remote analysis with local handling of evidence.

Look for clear methodology, chain-of-custody discipline, and reports that explain both findings and limits. A good Digital Forensics specialist can show how they preserved evidence, why they chose certain tools, and how they verified results. If the answers are vague or overly certain, that is a warning sign.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Digital Forensics in their recent projects is 96 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 765 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Digital Forensics in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 29% hold at least a Master's degree, and 29% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Digital Forensics in their recent projects have 24 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 4 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Digital Forensics in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (20%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Digital Forensics in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Automotive (50%), and Education (50%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Digital Forensics in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Operations (70%), and Project Management (70%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Digital Forensics

Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.

Berlin Hamburg Munich Cologne Frankfurt Stuttgart Dusseldorf Leipzig Dortmund Essen Bremen Dresden Hanover Nuremberg

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