GAP Analysis
In cybersecurity, GAP analyses can be conducted for many purposes. Fundamentally, they serve to identify differences between the current state ("as-is state") and a desired target state ("to-be state").
Security Level vs Recognized Standards
GAP Analyses in Cybersecurity
Identifying and Closing Vulnerabilities between Actual and Target State
- Compliance with Norms and Standards
Comparison of current security measures with requirements from standards such as ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, TISAX, BSI IT-Baseline Protection, etc.
- Regulatory Compliance
Checking compliance with legal requirements such as GDPR, NIS2 Directive, KRITIS requirements, or industry-specific regulations.
- Technical Security Assessment
Comparison of existing technical protective measures (e.g. Firewalls, Endpoint-Security, SIEM) with the current state of the art or best practices.
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Further More Specific GAP Analyses
We conduct comprehensive GAP analyses in various areas of cybersecurity - from international standards to legal requirements and technical, organizational, and industry-specific requirements.
- Risk Management
A GAP analysis in risk management compares the current state of risk identification, assessment, and control in an organization with a predefined target state, e.g. a recognized standard (such as ISO 31000) or company-internal requirements.
- Business Continuity and Incident Response
A GAP analysis in the field of Incident Response and Business Continuity helps to uncover weaknesses in existing emergency plans and response processes, ensuring that the company is capable of responding quickly and effectively to both security incidents and major operational disruptions.
- Maturity Assessment of Operational Security Measures
The maturity assessment evaluates how well an organization implements and maintains its security measures, both in terms of processes and technology and personnel. It typically takes place along a maturity model that includes various stages from "initial" to "optimized".
Range of Services for Cyber Security
Additional Meaningful Services within the Scope of an IT Security Audit
- Penetration Test
Penetration tests are simulated attacks from external or internal sources to determine the security of web applications, apps, networks, and infrastructures and to reveal any vulnerabilities.
- Cloud Security
Due to the increasing complexity of cloud infrastructures, many services are incorrectly configured. We help you identify and eliminate misconfigurations and their effects.
- Red Teaming
Red Teaming is used to test an organization's detection and response capabilities. Our Red Team attempts to access sensitive information in every conceivable way and as undetected as possible.
- Static Code Analysis
Static code analysis, also known as source code analysis, is typically conducted as part of a code review and takes place during the implementation phase of a Security Development Lifecycle (SDL).
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