ISMS - Information security protects against threats

Confidentiality, integrity, availability, authenticity – these are the cornerstones of information security. With an ISMS, you ensure that these cornerstones are firmly established.

An information security management system (ISMS) comprises guidelines, procedures and controls to ensure and manage information security within your company. The aim of an ISMS of this kind from @-yet is to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, availability and authenticity of information without producing unnecessary documentation.

In view of the increasing threats from cyber attacks, data leaks and other security incidents, this topic is becoming more and more important. Some legal requirements, such as the NIS2 Directive or DORA, explicitly prescribe an ISMS. And the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) can also be implemented more effectively with an ISMS. This is because it prescribes appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data. This is a requirement that is easy to fulfill with an ISMS.

Implementing an ISMS involves a number of challenges. One of the biggest hurdles is the complexity of the system. The ISMS must cover all aspects of information security. This is why introducing such a system can be a time-consuming and resource-intensive process. Companies should have the necessary capacities and expertise to successfully plan, implement and operate the ISMS. An ISMS is not a static system but requires continuous maintenance and should be regularly updated.

The ISMS must be integrated into the company's business processes. To do this, existing processes and technologies are thoroughly analyzed. Based on this, the ISMS can be integrated and established profitably, adapted to the specific processes. Compliance with various legal and regulatory requirements, which can be covered by an ISMS, fits well into the continuous tasks of such a management system.

The experienced security experts at @-yet are there to help you master these challenges. All members of the @-yet team have many years of interdisciplinary experience. With this expertise, we can provide you with the best possible support in setting up and maintaining your ISMS – whether you are a small or medium-sized company or an international corporation. In particular, our approach, which introduces the ISMS step by step, is the ideal solution for many small and medium-sized companies.

The challenges involved in implementing an ISMS should not be underestimated. Nevertheless, the advantages of introducing such a system outweigh the disadvantages. These not only affect the general security of your company, but also its business success.

This starts with the actual purpose of the ISMS, which is to improve the protection of sensitive information. An ISMS helps you to protect confidential data from unauthorized access, modification or destruction. The implementation of technical and organizational measures such as access controls and encryption protects customer data, business secrets and intellectual property in equal measure.

By proactively identifying and assessing risks, you reduce the likelihood of security incidents and their impact. This leads to significant cost savings by avoiding business interruptions. @-yet's experience from numerous security incidents shows that an ISMS actively supports the handling of a cyber incident in all phases.

During the introduction of an ISMS, many processes in the company are subjected to intensive scrutiny. This can lead to a more efficient and productive way of working. Standardizing processes saves you time and resources. In addition, optimized processes can improve cooperation between departments. Ultimately, an ISMS enables the creation of a security culture within the company. When all employees actively contribute to the protection of sensitive information, this is a significant gain for everyone.

An ISMS comprises guidelines, procedures and controls to ensure and manage information security in your company. The @-yet accompanies you step by step. The ISMS experts support you with documentation templates and tools for efficient design and implementation, among other things. You will be assigned a dedicated contact person for the entire duration of the project. They will guide you to your goal with supporting measures: an operational ISMS and sustainable security management. 

Methodology: How @-yet works

• Scoping workshop to define the scope of application and certification
• Gap analysis or internal audit according to recognized standards
• Development of risk management based on business processes and IT (BIA)
• Support in the implementation of technical and organizational requirements
• Audit preparation and support for internal and external audits 

Your advantages

• Extensive experience in the areas of KRITIS, ISO 27001, BSI Grundschutz, Tisax
• Implementation of the ISMS based on findings from thousands of security incidents
• Efficient implementation thanks to documentation templates and proven methods
• Support for both IT OT environments
• Early implementation of initial steps for rapid results  

The @-yet awareness training is more than just a training session. Awareness arouses emotions and sensitizes to current cyber threats. Live hacking, real-life examples of attacks, and numerous practical cases are used to vividly convey the principles of secure behavior. The interactive approach simplifies understanding. Participants recognize potential methods of attack and learn how to protect themselves effectively. The many years of experience of @-yet and the structured training concept strengthen your "human firewall". 

Methodology: How @-yet works

• Practical approach
• Live hacking demonstrations
• Participatory learning methods through interactive exercises
• Low-threshold presentation, not just of the current cyber threat situation
• Integration of private security aspects to sensitize people to their own concerns 

Your advantages

• Stronger anchoring of information security in the organization
• Better understanding of information security in the departments
• Faster and more targeted reporting of security incidents
• Greater awareness of the acute risks to the organization
• Compliance with requirements from ISO, NIS2 or industry or data protection regulations