New CISO Christian Eichin: Security is built together
For Christian Eichin, cybersecurity has always been more than just technology. For him it means trust, communication, and helping people succeed in a secure environment. As Samlink’s new Chief Information Security Officer, he brings a thoughtful and collaborative mindset to a role where risks are real, but so are opportunities.
Christian’s journey into cybersecurity began over 20 years ago, when he started working with systems and infrastructure. The transition from IT to information security happened gradually, driven by a growing sense of responsibility and curiosity.
“I didn’t have a clear plan to become a cybersecurity professional, but I always wanted to understand how things work and how to improve them,” Christian says. “Eventually, that led me deeper into security, first technically, then strategically.”
A Company with People at Its Core
Christian was drawn to Samlink for many reasons, but one stood out clearly: the people.
“This is an organization with real expertise and a human scale. I felt I could make an impact here, while also continuing to learn and grow.”
In his view, the role of a CISO is not just to manage risk, but to make security visible and approachable. At Samlink, his focus is on supporting development and operations with security that enables progress.
“A good security culture is not created through rules alone. It comes from dialogue, openness, and shared responsibility.”
Creating a Safe Culture Begins with Trust
Christian wants to build a culture where security is part of everyday thinking. That starts with awareness and continues through transparency.
“People need to feel safe to ask questions and to say, ‘I don’t know.’ That’s where learning starts. If we build a space where everyone understands their role in security, we become much stronger together.”
He highlights that cybersecurity today is deeply connected with other domains; compliance, data protection, development, customer experience. To be effective, security must integrate into the organization’s rhythm and not just react to incidents.
“It’s not just about defending. It’s about being prepared, curious, and aligned with the business.”
Christian doesn’t see leadership as something loud or heroic. For him, it’s about building trust slowly, through actions, consistency, and respect.
“Cybersecurity is a team effort. We need many perspectives; technical, organisational, human. That only works when people feel heard and supported.”
The Human Behind the Technology
Outside work, Christian finds balance through cultural activities. He enjoys live music, exhibitions, cooking and traveling, experiences that offer perspective, creativity, and contrast to the structured world of cybersecurity. Whether discovering a new city or exploring flavors in the kitchen, he values the freedom to be curious and the energy that comes from seeing things differently.
For Christian, security is not just about preventing what could go wrong. It’s about enabling what can go right. It’s about creating clarity in complexity, trust in systems, and space for people to do their best work, safely and confidently.