Marc Fyrbiak is a security engineer and expert specializing in hardware security, hardware reverse engineering, and hardware Trojans. He holds a PhD from Ruhr University Bochum and focuses on low-level attacks and defenses on embedded software and hardware systems. He is a co-founder and the Chief Product Officer (CPO) of Emproof GmbH, a company dedicated to embedded system security. At Emproof, Marc leads the development of the Nyx product, aiming to provide functional safety-compliant and high-performance security solutions for embedded systems. Marc's background includes extensive research in hardware security, cryptanalysis, and embedded security testing. He has contributed to developing innovative security solutions that address system vulnerabilities in embedded systems with minimal impact on performance and memory. His early interest in computer security started during his schooldays, and his professional work spans practical hardware security measures and software system building relevant to security. Emproof, the company he co-founded with colleagues from Ruhr University Bochum, focuses on protecting embedded systems through advanced protection techniques that are widely applicable across diverse hardware architectures. Marc aims to push the market forward in embedded software security by providing effective protection that meets legal and safety requirements in sectors like automotive and medical technology, where security is critical.