Security Consulting

We Incorporate Security Holistically in Your Company.

As regulatory pressure increases and security requirements become more complex, organizations need more than just formal policies. They need information security that works reliably. We help you design information security that meets these regulatory requirements and is feasible in operational practice. Our work is based on in-depth technical expertise, experience in regulated industries, and a commitment to taking responsibility all the way through to operational implementation. This makes us a trusted partner on your journey toward robust resilience.

Security Consulting: How We Accompany Our Clients

Information Security Management (ISM)

NIS-2, DORA, and CRA significantly raise the bar when it comes to information security management. We sort through these requirements and integrate them into a cohesive, integrated approach. From Scope Workshops and Gap Analyses to clearly defined processes and audit-ready documentation, we support you in establishing an ISMS that ensures security and operates smoothly in day-to-day business.

Business Continuity Management (BCM)

The requirements for maintaining critical business processes have increased significantly, bringing Business Continuity Management into the spotlight. More than ever, regulatory requirements emphasize robust strategies, clear responsibilities, and seamless processes. We help you strategically develop your BCM, integrate it into existing management systems, and – where necessary – implement regulatory requirements in a transparent manner.

AI Governance

To remain competitive, numerous organizations are now using AI. However, its adoption often outpaces the ability to govern it in a structured manner. This creates new risks, to which European and national regulations are responding. AI Governance establishes the foundation for transparently managing responsibilities, risks, and requirements related to AI. We provide flexible support wherever you need it: both in establishing an AI management system in accordance with ISO 42001 or in the selective implementation of specific requirements, such as those outlined in the EU AI Act.

Integrated Management Systems

Companies are facing a growing number of regulatory and internal requirements, such as those related to information security, business continuity, AI governance, and environmental, safety, or quality management. In reality, this often leads to separate systems operating in parallel, each with its own processes, structures, and responsibilities. We support you in consistently consolidating these requirements into an integrated, cross-functional structure. The goal is a lean, effective management system that reduces the operational burden while simultaneously meeting the relevant compliance requirements.

NIS-2

The Network and Information Security Directive (NIS-2) presents many companies with new requirements, whose specific implementation often still needs to be clarified for each individual company. This affects organizational, technical, and management aspects in equal measure. We help you systematically evaluate the requirements and implement them consistently. The goal is to ensure that the NIS-2 requirements are implemented in a auditable and resilient manner.

Part-IS

Part-IS mandates civil aviation organizations to implement a verifiable information security management system as a key element in maintaining flight safety. We assist you in implementing the Part-IS requirements in a compliant and practical manner, including their integration into existing safety management systems and information security management systems. In addition, we provide focused support to help you prepare for Part-IS audits conducted by the respective aviation authorities.

DORA

The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) has been established in the financial sector. The key issue now is to what extent the individual requirements are effectively implemented in practice. We support financial institutions and ICT service providers in further developing their DORA implementation or addressing specific audit findings. Our many years of experience from projects involving MaRisk, BAIT, KAIT, and other regulatory requirements feed into the implementation of central DORA components such as Third Party Risk Management (TPRM), risk management, and BCM.

Operational Security

Policies, guidelines, and processes are only effective if they are put into practice in the day-to-day reality of your business. We support you in the resulting operational implementation and ongoing operations. Whether selective or continuous, temporary or permanent: our consultants work closely with your operational teams and take on tasks wherever they are needed.

Why usd AG Is Your Top Choice for Security Consulting

For us, (cyber) security is not a sideshow,
but our core business.

We approach security from the perspective
of your day-to-day business operations
and regulatory practices.

With well-thought-out, integrated approaches,
we create resilient structures rather than
adding to complexity.

We’re here to support you wherever you need us:
from analyzing your specific situation
to implementing solutions that are
tailored to your needs.

What We Care About

Effective security today requires more than just a focus on information. It is achieved when resilience is approached holistically and driven by the business itself. Not based on templates, but on real-world value creation and actual risks.

Dr. Christian Schwartz

Executive Board Member

Effective governance requires operational capabilities. Motivated teams, resilient processes, and the right expertise form the foundation for ensuring that security works in everyday life. We deliver what matters, pragmatically and cost-effectively.
Felix Schmidt

Executive Board Member

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Felix Schmidt
Executive Board Member usd Security Consulting