IT-Compliance

Meeting Regulatory IT Security Requirements

Increasing digitalization leads to growing regulatory requirements for IT security. As an independent service provider, we support you in meeting these requirements through technical security assessments. Our expertise helps you effectively implement the technical aspects of various compliance requirements.

SCHUTZWERK supports you in meeting the requirements of the following regulations and standards:

Meeting regulatory requirements is a major challenge for many companies. The technical aspects of various regulations, in particular, require specific expertise and experience. As an independent service provider with many years of expertise in technical security assessments, we support you in meeting the technical requirements of various compliance standards.

Comprehensive Compliance Approach

Regulatory compliance requires a holistic approach that goes beyond basic technical testing. At SCHUTZWERK, we deliver a comprehensive compliance strategy tailored to your specific regulatory requirements:

Initial Assessment and Gap Analysis

We begin by thoroughly evaluating your organization’s current security posture against the specific regulatory requirements. This assessment identifies compliance gaps and establishes clear priorities for remediation efforts. By understanding your unique operational context, we ensure that our approach aligns with both regulatory demands and your business objectives.

Risk-Based Implementation Strategy

Regulatory frameworks like NIS2, DORA, and CRA all emphasize a risk-based approach to security. We help you develop and implement comprehensive risk management processes, including threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and control optimization. Our methodology ensures resources are allocated efficiently to address your most significant compliance risks first.

Technical Security Validation

We conduct specialized technical security assessments tailored to the specific requirements of each regulatory framework. These may include penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, configuration reviews, and advanced testing methodologies such as threat-led penetration testing (TLPT) required by regulations like DORA.

With our dedicated Embedded Security Team and specialized laboratory for embedded systems, we can perform in-depth security analysis of embedded systems and IoT devices - particularly important for manufacturers affected by the Cyber Resilience Act or whose connected devices control critical infrastructure.

Process and Governance Support

Compliance extends beyond technical controls to include processes, policies, and governance structures. We assist in developing robust frameworks for incident response, vulnerability management, supply chain security, and security-by-design principles that align with regulatory expectations while supporting operational efficiency.

Tangible Compliance Results

Our comprehensive approach to regulatory compliance delivers concrete outcomes that benefit your organization beyond mere regulatory checkbox compliance:

Demonstrated Regulatory Adherence

We provide clear documentation and evidence of your compliance with specific regulatory requirements, helping you demonstrate due diligence to regulators, auditors, customers, and other stakeholders. This documentation includes detailed findings, remediation recommendations, and implementation verification.

Enhanced Security Resilience

Beyond compliance, our approach significantly strengthens your organization’s overall security posture. By implementing robust security controls, processes, and governance structures, you gain improved protection against evolving cyber threats and enhanced operational resilience during security incidents.

Optimized Compliance Investments

Our risk-based methodology ensures your compliance investments deliver maximum security value. By focusing on the most critical requirements and leveraging controls that address multiple regulatory frameworks simultaneously, we help you achieve compliance efficiently and cost-effectively.

Sustainable Compliance Foundation

We help you build sustainable compliance capabilities that adapt to evolving regulatory requirements. Rather than treating compliance as a one-time project, our approach establishes the processes, expertise, and governance structures needed to maintain compliance over time, even as regulations change and your business evolves. You receive the results of our assessments in the form of a detailed report that documents the tests performed, vulnerabilities identified, and specific recommendations for action. The report is structured in such a way that it can be used as evidence for meeting the technical assessment requirements of the respective regulation.