IT security consultancy for companies
Understand cyber risks and improve protective measures in a targeted manner: We combine technical issues with clear responsibilities, security processes and awareness.
Coordination of technology, processes and security awareness.
IT security and cyber risks
IT security consulting helps organizations identify risks to their IT landscape and prioritize protections based on actual needs. The focus is on the systems and services used, their importance for business processes and the existing organizational processes.
Together, we consider responsibilities, security concepts and the need for improvement. This results in an action plan with comprehensible priorities. Employee awareness and regular monitoring of implementation are part of a sustainable approach.
For the systematic development of an information security management system visit our ISO 27001 consulting. Preparation for the failure of critical processes deals with our Business continuity consultancy; personal data are the focus of Data protection consulting.
Our services in IT security consulting
In a free initial consultation, we clarify your starting position, goals and the desired scope of IT security consulting. Based on this, we structure the inventory and prioritize fields of action.
We consider related technical and organisational measures, responsibilities and training needs. We plan the implementation with your responsible teams and service providers. If there is a need for a formal management system, we supplement the procedure with our ISMS consultancy according to ISO 27001.
Their advantages
Benefit from our cooperation
Security
The security of your data deserves the highest attention. An information security management system offers you comprehensive protection against misuse and theft.
Speed
Proven methods and standardized processes ensure that existing regulatory gaps in your system are quickly closed.
Customer trust
A high level of information security leads to a trusting relationship between you and your customers.
Integrative approach
We either integrate the new regulations into your existing documentation systems or provide you with a collaboration platform.
Personal support on site
Unlike many of our competitors, we are personally at your side whenever you need us.
Procedure for an IT security consultancy
Our experienced IT security consultants are very familiar with the risks, opportunities and compliance requirements of SMEs, companies and authorities. We advise you across industries, our consultants have many years of experience in many areas such as B. NIS2, banking and insurance, KRITIS, telecommunications, health sector etc. Take advantage of our specialized advice to ensure that your company benefits from optimal protection against potential threats.
1. Setup
We work with your management and IT teams to define the necessary protections, taking into account the potential risks of your business. Our goal is to create a tailor-made security concept that meets both the requirements of the industry and your goals such as ISO/IEC 27001, TISAX® or IT basic protection standards.
2. Analysis
Our experienced technical team thoroughly examines your IT, infrastructure and interfaces to determine the necessary security requirements. We go beyond the traditional measures to verify compliance with IT regulations and give you the assurance that there is a comprehensive risk assessment based on industry best practices.
3. Concept
Based on your requirements, we create an IT security concept. We are developing a comprehensive approach that identifies suitable options for implementation. You have the last word!
4. Solution
All necessary measures – from short-term to long-term security measures – are developed and carefully implemented. Technical aspects are seamlessly combined with organisational, human and infrastructural considerations to ensure maximum protection against the identified risks.
5. Reporting
Our experienced team ensures that you receive the best support when converting to a productive operation – for the success of everyone involved! In addition, we offer regular reports with appropriate documentation as well as special communication channels such as status reports, so that vulnerabilities can be resolved quickly and you are always up-to-date.
6. Advisory services
With a continuous improvement process (CIP), ongoing monitoring ensures that the IT security concept is always up-to-date. Regular analysis of implementation and defined performance indicators (KPIs) enables us to respond to vulnerabilities or to use newly identified security gaps for further optimization. We offer you comprehensive strategic end-to-end support in the field of information security – from initial planning to successful implementation. Our team is at your side as a reliable partner and consultant.
Frequent questions about IT security consulting
What does an IT security consultancy do?
It classifies security issues of your IT landscape in the business context. The aim is a comprehensible assessment of the initial situation and a prioritized action plan. In the initial consultation, we clarify goals, limits and responsibilities so that the advice fits your existing teams and service providers.
For which companies is IT security consulting useful?
What matters is less the size of the company than the importance of IT and information for your work. A meaningful start can be growth, new cloud services, changing customer requirements or unclear responsibilities. The scope and documentation should correspond to the actual need for protection.
How does an IT security project start?
First, goals, relevant systems, contacts and available documents are clarified. It is then agreed which questions will be examined and what evidence will be needed. The inventory and evaluation form the basis for realistic next steps.
How are IT security and information security different?
IT security refers to the protection of information technology systems and their use. Information security also takes into account information regardless of its medium, such as paper documents and oral knowledge. Both perspectives must fit together; an ISMS creates an organizational framework for this.
Do we need a consultation or an ISMS according to ISO 27001?
It depends on your goal. When it comes to the classification of technical and organizational fields of action, an IT security consultancy is a possible start. If you need a comprehensive management system or strive for certification, our ISO 27001 consulting the appropriate focal point.
What documents help to take stock?
Existing overviews of systems, services, locations and service providers as well as security policies and responsibilities are helpful. Previous test reports, known incidents and existing emergency documentation can also reveal relevant questions. Sensitive access or complete data collection should not be passed on uncontrollably.
How are security measures prioritized?
The order should be based on risks, the importance of affected business processes and existing dependencies. An action plan specifies which problem is being dealt with, who is responsible and how the implementation can be seen. Not every measure makes the same sense for every organization.
What is part of a feasible action plan?
He should clearly identify the field of action, goal, responsible person, priority and next steps. Dependencies, necessary decisions and criteria for the degree make it usable in everyday life. Planning is regularly compared with actual progress.
How are the management and IT team involved?
The management sets goals and the reasonable handling of risks and provides resources. The IT team contributes knowledge of systems, operations and technical limits. The consultation supports a common basis for decision-making and comprehensible responsibilities.
How are technical and organisational measures related?
A technical solution needs clear rules for use, support and control. Conversely, organizational specifications must fit the existing technology. The consideration of both levels prevents that a security concept exists only on paper or depends solely on individuals.
How is cooperation with IT service providers taken into account?
The scope, responsibilities and interfaces should be described in a comprehensible manner. The inventory clarifies which tasks are performed internally and which externally. Unclear transfers or conflicting expectations are made visible as fields of action.
What role do cloud services play?
Cloud services are changing responsibilities and dependencies. For the evaluation, the service used, its significance for processes and the agreed responsibilities are relevant. The specific design is considered in connection with your use and your requirements.
How do we take mobile work into account?
Mobile work extends the usage situations of devices, information and services. An inventory should cover these situations and the associated responsibilities. The rules derived from this must be comprehensible and compatible with the actual working methods.
Why are training and awareness part of the process?
Employees must understand the relevant rules for their work and know contact persons. Training should be based on roles and typical situations. They complement technical and organisational measures; they do not replace them.
How are IT security and data protection related?
Both topics overlap in the protection of personal data, but pursue different goals. IT security also affects other information and systems. The Data protection consulting additionally considers processing operations, responsibilities and the rights of data subjects.
What connects IT security and business continuity?
IT failures can interrupt important business processes. IT-related dependencies should therefore be coordinated with operational emergency preparedness. Ours Business continuity consultancy according to ISO 22301 considers the continuation and restart of critical processes beyond IT.
Is a security check the same as a penetration test?
No. An inventory or conceptual assessment is not automatically a technical attack test. A penetration test requires an expressly agreed scope and a corresponding clearance. Which check answers your goal will be clarified before the start of the order.
What is the difference between consulting and certification?
Consulting supports the development and improvement of structures and measures. A certification is an independent examination against specified requirements. A consultation therefore does not automatically lead to a certificate; for an ISMS you can find more information on our ISO 27001 side.
How are requirements of customers and clients included?
Relevant questionnaires, contract requirements and test criteria can be included in the inventory. It clarifies which statements are already verifiable and where evidence is missing. Commitments to third parties should be based on the structures actually in place and tested.
How do we deal with different regulatory requirements?
First of all, it is necessary to clarify which requirements actually apply to your organization and the area under consideration. Security measures and evidence will be coordinated accordingly. A general security concept or certificate does not replace a separate assessment of specific legal obligations.
Can consulting further develop existing security concepts?
Yes. An existing concept is a useful starting point for comparison with today's use and the project objectives. Existing measures do not need to be replaced on a blanket basis. The evaluation focuses on traceable change needs and practical feasibility.
How does security documentation remain usable in everyday life?
Documentation should clearly record responsibilities, decisions and key processes. The scope and depth of detail depend on the purpose. Clear contacts and a regulated handling of changes are more helpful than a large collection of contradictory documents.
How is the success of a consulting project evaluated?
The evaluation starts with agreed goals. Traceable outcomes can be a coordinated inventory, prioritized actions and clarified responsibilities. The effectiveness of measures must be assessed after implementation on the basis of appropriate evidence and verifications.
How often should security issues be re-evaluated?
A suitable rhythm depends on the risks and changes in your organization. New services, locations, service providers or incidents may give rise to an additional assessment. Responsibility for this verification should be anchored in the operational process.
How much time does an IT security consultancy need?
The duration depends on the agreed scope, the complexity of the IT landscape and the availability of your contacts. An initial classification and the implementation of a comprehensive programme of measures are different achievements. In the initial discussion, we delineate the need and discuss the further procedure.
What factors determine the cost?
The scope of the consultancy, the number of relevant systems and locations as well as the required depth of the inventory are decisive. In addition, there may be internal expenses and separately agreed implementation services. Resilient planning requires a coordinated performance picture.
Does the entire IT landscape have to be examined at the same time?
The scope of the investigation shall be determined before commencement. A limited entry can make sense if its limits and dependencies are transparent. However, no blanket statement on the security of the entire organization may be derived from a partial consideration.
What results will we get for further implementation?
The concrete results will be agreed on the order. This can include a structured inventory, documented fields of action and a coordinated action plan. It is important that those responsible understand the results and can use them as a basis for decisions and implementation.
Can IT security be integrated into existing management systems?
Yes. Common processes for responsibilities, changes, documented information and internal reviews can be coordinated. Technical safety requirements are maintained. Ours IMS consultancy services explains the connection of several management systems.
How do we arrange an initial meeting?
In the contact area, describe your initial situation and your goal, for example an inventory, the further development of existing measures or the preparation of an ISMS. In the free initial consultation we clarify the need and the next steps. They use it. Contact with Graf von Westerburg.
Your experts in questions of IT security
Whether CISO, CIO, IT manager, IT manager or responsible for IT security – our experienced IT security experts have extensive practical experience and develop tailor-made solutions that are perfectly adapted to the needs of your company.
- Many years of experience in management systems with focus on ISO 9001, 14001, 27001, 27701, 22301 & GDPR
- Advising for DAX & international companies, banks, authorities and the military on information security, data protection, business continuity, quality and environmental management
- Implementation, auditing, certification & optimization of management systems
- ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, ISO 14001 Lead Auditor
- EMAS environmental verifier
- ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer, ISO 22301 Lead Auditor
- Data protection officer (TÜV), data protection auditor (TÜV).
- Digital Transformation Manager (TÜV), Business Continuity Manager (TÜV).
- PMP, PRINCE2, MSP, ITIL Expert, CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, CISM
- Development of training materials on IT security, management systems & compliance
- Conference Speaker
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