Use Cases

Digitizing HR Processes

One key topic in information security is access management. Employees joining a company require certain permissions, those changing roles internally need different permissions, and departing employees must have their access revoked. These so-called Joiner-Mover-Leaver scenarios from HR must align with the least privilege principle in information security.

Beyond policies and processes, we also advise on technological solutions for securing and digitizing your HR environment—for example, by integrating Microsoft Entra ID with SAP SuccessFactors using the auto-provisioning function.

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Enhancing Sustainability Through ISMS

In today's business world, terms such as efficiency, resource conservation, and sustainable success are of central importance. But how can an Information Security Management System (ISMS), designed to ensure information and data security, align with these sustainability goals? The answer lies in the surprising synergy between ISMS and sustainable business practices.

At first glance, information management and sustainability may seem unrelated, but upon closer examination, they share several common objectives: efficiency, resource conservation, and ensuring long-term success are crucial both for information security and sustainable business operations. Both approaches aim to establish long-term stability within a company while minimizing potential business risks.

M&A Readiness

When companies acquire other businesses, financial metrics are not the only factors under scrutiny.

In an increasingly digital world, information security plays an ever-growing role—even in M&A deals! Companies require resilient processes, structures, and IT infrastructures to protect business data, customer information, and confidential records. Successful cyberattacks jeopardize a company’s success and, consequently, Mergers & Acquisitions transactions.

Therefore, the state of information security is typically assessed early in the due diligence phase—the initial evaluation of a company during an M&A process. This phase is critical, as potential buyers examine all aspects of the target company to identify risks.

Securing Production Facilities

Production facilities often consist of a heterogeneous network of various IoT and OT devices, each with its own standards and operating systems from different manufacturers. These devices are connected to the network and communicate with various IT systems. The failure or disruption of even a single IoT device can bring an entire production line to a halt, resulting in a complete production stop.

Every minute without production incurs costs.

Even small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can and should prioritize IoT security. Past cyberattacks, such as Stuxnet and Mirai, have demonstrated the potential scale of damage. Today, SMEs are increasingly becoming targets for hackers, which, in the worst case, can also impact their production. Therefore, companies should not only focus on information security but also pay close attention to IoT security.