Case Study: STIHL strengthens digital sovereignty and cyber resilience with XM Cyber

XM Cyber and STIHL Securing a Global Legacy Through Digital Sovereignty

STIHL, a third-generation global manufacturing company, needed to strengthen cybersecurity and digital sovereignty across its expanding digital environment while maintaining full control of data, systems, and processes. The company wanted better visibility into exposures, clearer remediation priorities, and real-time protection aligned with stringent European data protection standards. XM Cyber’s continuous exposure management platform, running on STACKIT’s sovereign European cloud, helped STIHL address these needs.

XM Cyber implemented a proactive, attacker-aware solution that continuously mapped attack paths, validated what was truly exploitable through digital-twin functionality, and highlighted the most critical risks to remediate first. The result was rapid, smooth deployment, consolidated real-time visibility, improved operational efficiency, and stronger resilience across STIHL’s global sites and systems. STIHL reported no interruption to business operations despite widespread incidents affecting other companies, underscoring the impact of XM Cyber’s approach.

STIHL

Nikolas Stihl

Chairman