Professional Cybersecurity Assessments

Gain Clarity About Your IT Security

Cyberattacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated. The question is no longer if, but when your company will become a target.

Without a thorough security assessment, you don’t know:

Where your vulnerabilities lie and which ones are critical
How well your existing measures work and where gaps exist
Which risks are real and what priority they have
How to optimally deploy resources for maximum security

A professional IT security assessment gives you the transparency you need for informed decisions. You’ll learn where your company stands and how to systematically secure your systems.

Over 2,000 completed projects · More than 20 years of experience

Start with a Free Consultation

Find out how an IT security assessment can work for your company – no strings attached. The call takes 15–45 minutes depending on your needs – you set the pace.

What is an IT Security Assessment?

An IT security assessment (also called Cybersecurity Assessment or Security Audit) is a systematic analysis of your IT systems by security experts. The goal: identify vulnerabilities, assess risks, and derive concrete measures before attackers can exploit these gaps.

Unlike automated scans, a professional security assessment combines technical tools with the experience of specialized experts. This provides you with well-founded, practical results that you can implement directly.

How Your IT Security Assessment Works – From Inquiry to Secure Systems

1. Free Consultation (15–45 Min.)

What happens: We get to know your IT environment and security requirements. An experienced security consultant discusses with you:

Which systems and applications need protection
Which threat scenarios are relevant for you
What type of security assessment suits your situation
How the assessment process would work for you

Result: We can create a tailored proposal based on your requirements and IT infrastructure.

2. Your Individual Proposal

What happens: Shortly after the consultation, we create a customized proposal with:

Detailed assessment scope and test scenario
Transparent pricing
Comprehensive information materials
Clear timeline

Result: You have all the information needed for an informed decision.

3. Conducting the Security Assessment

What happens: Our technical consultants systematically analyze your IT systems:

Identification of vulnerabilities and security gaps
Evaluation of existing security measures
Review of compliance requirements (if relevant)
Documentation of all findings with risk assessment

Result: You receive a comprehensive report with all identified vulnerabilities and their assessment.

4. Results Presentation & Action Plan

What happens: We present the results and discuss:

Which vulnerabilities are critical and require immediate action
Which measures should be prioritized
How you can sustainably improve your IT security
What resources you’ll need

Result: Clear, prioritized action recommendations tailored to your situation. They show you how to strengthen your security step by step.

5. Re-Test & Follow-up Assessment (optional)

What happens: After remediation of vulnerabilities, we test again:

Have all critical gaps been closed?
Are your IT systems now resilient against identified threats?
What improvements have been achieved?

Result: Confirmation that your systems are now more secure and measures are effective.

Tailored to Your Company

Every company has individual requirements and threat scenarios. We address exactly these in our assessments:

Comprehensive testing of complete IT environments or targeted components
Consideration of your specific risks and compliance requirements
Identification and assessment of existing vulnerabilities in all tested systems
Realistic evaluation of potential impacts and attack scenarios
Prioritized recommendations for optimal deployment of your resources

Professional IT Security Testing by Certified Experts

Our security assessments are conducted exclusively by certified experts. This ensures that results are realistic, reliable, and immediately usable for improving your IT security.

SCHUTZWERK – Your Certified Partner for IT Security

As an experienced IT security service provider, SCHUTZWERK offers professional security assessments to help companies systematically improve their information security and cybersecurity.

Our Methodology: Automated + Manual = Precise

In our IT security assessments, we combine:

Automated procedures – for fast, comprehensive vulnerability scans
Manual analyses – for in-depth security testing and complex scenarios
Precise identification – of critical vulnerabilities and risks
Practical assessment – focusing on real threats

What We Can Test for You

During the consultation, we’ll determine together which systems are relevant for you and which testing method fits best. We support you in securing:

Web Applications such as customer portals, online shops, SaaS platforms, intranet applications
Mobile Apps for iOS & Android, hybrid apps
IT Infrastructures such as servers, networks, cloud environments, Active Directory
Embedded Systems and IoT such as IoT devices, Industry 4.0, embedded systems
Organizational Security such as processes, policies, compliance requirements

Depending on your requirements, we use different testing methods: Penetration tests for simulated attacks, vulnerability analyses for technical security gaps, or threat and risk analyses to assess your overall situation. Find an overview of all assessment services here .

Re-Tests for Sustainable Security

Upon request, we conduct a re-test after the initial assessment to ensure all identified vulnerabilities have been successfully remediated. This way, you strengthen your IT security sustainably.

Why SCHUTZWERK?

Certified Experts – ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 9001, TISAX, OSCP
Clear Reports – with prioritized, actionable measures
Individual Approaches – for every IT environment and industry
Practical Recommendations – instead of theoretical standard solutions
Transparent Processes – You always know what’s happening

With over 140 projects per year, we support our clients throughout Germany – from mid-sized companies to enterprises. Our locations in Ulm and Hamburg enable us to be there for you quickly and personally nationwide.

Ready for More Clarity About Your IT Security? Book Your Free Consultation Now

In just 15–45 minutes, you’ll learn:

Where your IT systems currently stand
Which security assessment is right for you
Which threat scenarios are relevant for your company
How to optimally deploy your resources for IT security

Completely non-binding & free – You decide afterwards at your own pace.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is the consultation free?

Yes, the consultation is completely non-binding and free of charge. You enter into no obligations.

What happens during the consultation?

An experienced security consultant discusses your current IT landscape and security requirements, relevant threat scenarios for your company, what type of security assessment is suitable for you, and what results you can expect. Additionally, you receive a dedicated contact person for the entire process – from consultation to proposal acceptance.

When will I receive a proposal?

Shortly after the consultation – typically within a few days to two weeks, depending on complexity. The proposal is individually tailored to your requirements and includes the detailed assessment scope, timeline and process, transparent pricing, and comprehensive information materials.

How long does an IT security assessment take?

This depends on the scope – typically between a few days and several weeks. During the consultation, we'll clarify the specific timeframe for your project.

What does an IT security assessment cost?

The cost depends on the scope and complexity of your IT systems – including the number of systems and applications to be tested, the type of test (Black Box, Grey Box, White Box), and the duration and depth of the assessment. During the free consultation, we'll create a transparent, individual proposal – tailored to your requirements and budget.

What type of security assessment do I need?

This depends on your goals: a Penetration Test reveals what an attacker could achieve, a Security Audit systematically reviews your security measures, a Vulnerability Analysis identifies technical gaps, and a Risk Analysis assesses your threat landscape. During the consultation, we'll find out together which assessment is best suited for you.

Is there any risk to our IT systems during the assessment?

No. All assessments are planned and conducted with great care. The ongoing operation of your systems will not be affected. We coordinate all assessment activities with you in advance and work with proven security mechanisms to minimize any risk.

What do I receive after the assessment?

A comprehensive report with all identified vulnerabilities (including risk assessment), prioritized action recommendations, concrete remediation measures, and a results presentation by our experts where we answer your questions.

Gain Clarity – Book Your Consultation Now

Don’t wait until uncertainty becomes a problem. Book your free consultation now and learn where your company stands and how you can systematically improve your IT security.

Non-binding and free of charge. We provide honest and transparent advice.

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