VdS Cyber ​​Security Consulting enables small and medium businesses to achieve an adequate level of IT security

News about cyber attacks is now ubiquitous and has also contributed to raising information security awareness in small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs). In many cases, companies react with a high level of IT technical security measures – without knowing the actual risks and their effects on the company. Cyber ​​risk management is not available.

In addition, according to a recent report by the German Insurance Association (GDV), online insurers slipped into the red for the first time in 2021. So pressure is expected to increase on companies to demonstrate effective measures to be able to outsource the remaining cyber risks .

“In order to implement an adequate level of IT security, you need a structured approach that primarily takes into account common offender tactics used by cybercriminals,” defines Thomas Adenauer, responsible for the IT Security Project Group at VdS as Specialized Manager. Our advisory approach aims to precisely identify and coordinate appropriate measures. This is the only way to optimize cost structures. By the way, it does not matter whether certification according to VdS 10000, for example, is required or not. ”

VdS’ expertise in the field of cybersecurity has expanded significantly in recent years. For example, with the VdS 10000 Guidelines, VdS has an established framework that shows medium-sized companies in particular a practical way to achieve an adequate level of IT security. Meanwhile, VdS has published more guidelines based on the VdS 10,000 Guidelines, which focus on specific aspects such as data protection, the Internet of Things (IoT) area, or special target groups such as small and micro enterprises.

A new addition is Qualified Cyber ​​Security Consulting, which has been assigned to the VdS Risk Management Division. This rating ensures that advice is provided independently and impartially and only complies with clients’ requirements and needs.

More information at vds.de/cyberSicherheitsberatung

About VdS

VdS is one of the world’s most recognized institutions for corporate security. About 500 experts provide a unique range of services for fire protection, security, cyber security and the prevention of natural hazards.

VdS’s offering includes risk analytics, testing, certification, plant inspections, information systems for natural hazards, and a wide range of educational opportunities. As an independent company, VdS also sets international safety standards by publishing regulations.

Optimum protection for our partners is based on the unique protection concept around the world, whose reliability is based on more than 110 years of experience in the field of VdS and combines all aspects of damage prevention. Decision makers around the world rely on the efficacy and safety of the VdS test.

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