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VdS 10000

Setup of an ISMS according to VdS 10000 – the pragmatic entry into professional information security for SMEs.

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✓ What We Offer

✓ Gap Analysis & Assessment
✓ Risk Assessment & Protection Needs Analysis
✓ ISMS Documentation & Policies
✓ Measure Implementation
✓ Employee Training
✓ Internal Audits
✓ Certification Preparation
✓ Continuous Improvement

What is an ISMS?

An Information Security Management System (ISMS) is a systematic approach to managing sensitive company information and protecting it. It encompasses people, processes, and IT systems, defining clear rules for how information security is organized, implemented, and continuously improved within an organization.

An ISMS helps organizations to:

  • Identify risks: Which data and systems are critical?
  • Define protective measures: What technical and organizational measures are required?
  • Establish responsibilities: Who is responsible for what?
  • Continuously improve: How is security maintained over time?

VdS 10000 – The ISMS Standard for SMEs

VdS 10000 is a standard for Information Security Management Systems developed by VdS Schadenverhütung (a German institution for corporate security), specifically tailored to the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises. Compared to the more comprehensive ISO 27001, VdS 10000 offers a pragmatic, resource-efficient entry into professional information security.

Why VdS 10000?

Advantages over ISO 27001

  • Lower effort: Focus on essentials, less documentation required
  • Faster implementation: Typically 6-12 months to certification
  • Cost-effective: Lower implementation and certification costs
  • Practical: Developed for SME realities
  • Upgradeable: Later expansion to ISO 27001 possible

Recognition

  • Recognized by insurers for cyber policies
  • Meets requirements of many customers and partners
  • Proof of systematic information security
  • Competitive advantage in tenders

Our Implementation Approach

Phase 1: Analysis

  • Assessment of existing security measures
  • Gap analysis against VdS 10000 requirements
  • Identification of critical assets and processes
  • Stakeholder interviews

Phase 2: Conception

  • Definition of ISMS scope
  • Risk assessment and protection needs analysis
  • Measure planning and prioritization
  • Development of implementation plan

Phase 3: Implementation

  • Development of policies and processes
  • Technical measure implementation
  • Documentation according to VdS requirements
  • Employee training

Phase 4: Certification

  • Internal audits and self-assessment
  • Preparation for certification audit
  • Support during certification
  • Follow-up and measure tracking

Core Areas of VdS 10000

  • Organization: Responsibilities, roles, resources
  • Risk Management: Systematic identification and treatment of risks
  • Personnel: Awareness, training, commitment to information security
  • IT Operations: Secure configuration, patch management, backup
  • Access Control: Authentication, authorization, logging
  • Incident Management: Detection, response, follow-up of security incidents