We protect companies
against hackers and criminals.
What we do
We protect companies against hackers and criminals. Our work is as dynamic and diverse as the threat itself. As an accredited assessor, we advise and certify companies worldwide according to the specifications of the credit card industry and other international IT security standards. The experts at usd HeroLabs identify vulnerabilities in IT systems and applications. Our security consultants advise companies holistically on questions of information security, risk management, and IT compliance. The Cyber Security Transformation Academy (CST Academy) promotes exchange and knowledge transfer within the community. more security is our mission.
What does usd stand for?
When usd was founded in 1994, the three-letter code stood for management consulting, security and services and described our then broad portfolio of services. Over the years, usd has developed and refined its portfolio. Today, the three-letter code stands for our mission and our values:
Unabhängigkeit (independence)
We’re a community of experts. We’re independent from products, haven’t taken out any loans, aren’t dominated by a client, we’re inventing ourselves. “U” is for “Unabhängigkeit”.
Sicherheit (security)
The center of our name and the center of what we do. We protect companies against hackers and criminals. “S” is for “Sicherheit” (Security).
Demut (humility)
No one is all-knowing, there is no absolute security. We are aware of our responsibility and we know that our task is complex. That’s why we share our knowledge, cooperate with the best and dedicate each day to “more security”. “D” is for “Demut” (Humility).
Our commitment
In order to protect businesses against hackers and criminals, we must ensure that our skills and knowledge are up to date at all times. Therefore, security research is just as important to our work as is building up a security community to promote an exchange of knowledge. After all, more security can only be achieved if many people take on the task.
Building competence. Sharing knowledge. Acting together.
Partner to Leading Institutes
- CAST
- ATHENE
- Allianz für Cybersicherheit
Security Research
- Responsible Disclosure
- Security Advisories
- Articles & Publications
- BioMobile II
- KMU AWARE
Committed to Teaching
Our Management
Manfred Tubach
Chairman of Executive Board
Andreas Duchmann
Member of Executive Board
Matthias Goehring
Member of Executive Board
Christopher Kristes
Member of Executive Board
Andrea Tubach
Member of Executive Board
Bettina Aumann
Authorized Signatory
Hans-Heinrich Conradi
Authorized Signatory
Daniel Heyne
Authorized Signatory
Jan Kemper
Authorized Signatory
Anna-Magdalena Kohl
Authorized Signatory
Stephan Neumann
Authorized Signatory
Andrea Rupprich
Authorized Signatory
Torsten Schlotmann
Authorized Signatory
Felix Schmidt
Authorized Signatory
Dr. Christian Schwartz
Authorized Signatory
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Our references
Customer Stories
Dohop Successfully Certified according to PCI DSS
Dohop, an technology provider for the airline industry, has been successfully certified by usd AG according to PCI DSS. Based in Iceland, Dohop provides, operates and supports the virtual interlining platforms of a number of partner airlines including the booking and...
More Security for Patient Data: Pentest and Cloud Audit at medavis
Compliance requirements are often the driving force behind the necessity of a pentest. However, each company and its IT infrastructure has to be looked at individually. Usually the initially requested pentest is not enough. For example, if applications run in the...
Invia SSC Germany GmbH Successfully Certified acording to PCI DSS
Invia PCI DSS Core-Team: „IT Infrastructure“ & Software Development “Invia Payment” About INVIA The Invia Group is a pan-European market leader in online travel distribution with 1300 employees in 16 offices across 7 countries....
VR Payment and usd AG smooth the way for merchants’ compliance validation
With the help of the usd PCI Compliance Program, VR Payment guides its merchants pragmatically and professionally through the PCI DSS compliance validation process without compromising security or formal correctness. Read the full success story here.
noris network AG Successfully Certified According to PCI DSS
usd AG confirms secure handling of credit card data in data centers Whether for start-ups or global players – a PCI certification project can pose a major challenge to any business. This makes it all the more enjoyable for us to look back on the success we have...
AgentCASH/Bizzon Certified according to PCI DSS – a Success Story
Photo from left to right: Dzeraldin Memisevic (usd AG), Tonči Damjanić (Agent Cash Ltd), Lorenz Heiler (usd AG) Whether for start-ups or global players – a PCI certification project can pose a major challenge to any business. This makes it all the more enjoyable for...
e-shelter services GmbH certified according to PCI DSS for secure handling of credit card data
Frankfurt, May 20, 2019 – e-shelter, Europe’s leading data center provider and a subsidiary of NTT Communications, announced today that on March 1, 2019, the joint PCI DSS certification project between e-shelter services GmbH and usd AG was completed successfully....
BS PAYONE P2PE Solution Successfully PCI Certified
Photo from left to right: Marc-André Faber (P2PE Project Manager BS PAYONE), Dietmar G. Matzke (P2PE Coordinator BS PAYONE), Ulrich Krug (Operations Manager Scheme Reporting & Controlling BS PAYONE), Dr. Manfred Ferstl (P2PE Assessor usd AG) BS PAYONE GmbH now...
Volksbank in der Ortenau & First Cash Solution GmbH Obtain Certification for Secure Handling of Credit Card Data
Once again, compliance with the strict PCI DSS security guidelines at Volksbank in der Ortenau and its subsidiary First Cash Solution GmbH (1cs) has been assessed and confirmed by usd AG. The PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) is the security...
Miles & More GmbH Successfully Certified for ISO 27001
On 4 July 2018, certification according to the international standard ISO/IEC 27001:2013, which sets requirements for an Information Security Management System, was successfully completed for the entire Miles & More GmbH at Frankfurt in cooperation with usd...