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IT Security Audit Preparation

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IT security audit preparation: clear, pragmatic, calm

An audit is just around the corner? Don't panic. We'll make sure you're prepared - with a readiness check, gap analysis and the right amount of composure on the day of the audit. Our approach: as little technology as possible, as much as necessary. Because real security doesn't come from mountains of paper or excessive measures, but from clarity, prioritization and pragmatic solutions.

Less technology. Better business.

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Note: MaibornWolff does not carry out audits and certifications and does not provide legal advice. However, we are happy to support you with scoping, readiness/gap analysis, implementation preparation and audit support.

IT security audit without stress: why preparation pays off

Instead of flying blind, we provide a clear view of risks and gaps. With a readiness check and gap analysis, you can immediately see where action is needed - and what can safely wait. This prioritizes measures according to impact and effort, strengthens compliance without disrupting your operations and makes decisions safe and budgetable. You quickly know which measures really count: clearly prioritized, realistically implementable and with a measurable effect.

Clearly quantify risks

We assess threats with impact, probability of occurrence and business context. No cryptic tables, but clear statements: which risks are critical, which are merely disruptive and where does your budget have the greatest impact?

Ensuring compliance pragmatically

Whether ISO 27001, TISAX or internal guidelines: We review requirements, gaps and evidence, categorize them economically and deliver a prioritized roadmap - documented in an auditable manner and focused on what is feasible.

Fast results

Better quick clarity than months of workshops: With interviews, tools and spot checks, you will have results on the table in no time at all - tangible and without fuss, including a concrete roadmap and quick wins for the start.

Resilience & compliance from a single source

A certificate alone does not guarantee security. We combine technical security with auditable documentation - for robust systems in everyday use and passed tests, including a clear roadmap for further development.

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Thanks to the Maibornwolff team's in-depth expertise, we were able to meet ESA's IT security requirements in a short space of time. The collaboration with our team worked well, as the security engineers responded flexibly to requirements. On the basis of the threat analysis, we can also plan how we can position ourselves for the future in terms of IT security.
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Four steps to audit maturity

The path to audit maturity often seems like a labyrinth - we turn it into a clear path. Our approach consists of four steps that build on each other. Depending on the initial situation, we start at the appropriate point.

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Scoping

Before we get started, let's clarify: Which standard counts, which area is meant and why are you doing this at all? Together with you, we define a target image and the scope of application so that everyone involved knows what it's all about.

Readiness/gap analysis
Implementation support
Audit support

Who benefits most from IT security audit preparation

Our audit preparation is aimed at large companies with complex IT landscapes - from automotive and manufacturing to energy and insurance. Hybrid IT/OT environments, multi-cloud, IoT device fleets and mature legacy systems are typical.

Do you want to make risks manageable, provide reliable proof of compliance and protect your time-to-market at the same time? This is exactly where our audit preparation comes in: It provides an overview, prioritizes measures according to impact and effort and creates a clear basis for decision-making - with minimal disruption to operations and maximum impact for the business.

Typical scenarios:

Corporates with hybrid IT/OT and cloud landscapes

Companies with certification pressure (ISO 27001, TISAX)

Teams that want to prioritize risks and manage budgets in a targeted manner
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Audit breathing down your neck? We create order.

With scoping and readiness checks, we bring structure - quickly, clearly and without chaos.

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Your construction sites, our solutions

Complex IT landscape, many construction sites? That's where risks lurk. We know the typical pitfalls from countless projects - and they crop up again and again:

  • Lack of asset transparency
  • Unsecured interfaces
  • Weak access controls
  • outdated systems
  • Misconfigurations in clouds
  • Lack of logging

We meet precisely these challenges with our modular readiness check and gap analysis. On this basis, we check controls, identify risks and evidence and create clarity. Our approach comprises the following modules:

  • Security Health Check:

    Assessment of your current security situation.

  • Technology check (networks, cloud & OT/IoT):

    We check systems, interfaces and devices for weak points.

  • Processes & Governance:

    Roles and processes are also put to the test to ensure that nothing slips through the cracks.

  • Risk & threat analysis:

    Practical with a business context instead of abstract number games.

  • Measures & quick wins:

    Clear roadmap, rapid improvements and sustainable steps.

  • Audit preparation & support:

    Including dress rehearsal, so that the big day can be planned.

  • Enablement for teams:

    We train your team so that security becomes a matter of course in everyday life.

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Systematic security

Security needs standards - but no overhead. Our IT security audit checks are based on recognized frameworks such as ISO 27001, TISAX and CIS Controls. We translate requirements into practicable measures, prioritize according to risk and effort and create reliable evidence that you can use for external audits.

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Clarity instead of complexity: consulting that makes risks visible—and you audit-ready.

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Protection that works: from strategy to operation, pragmatic, fast, and measurable.

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Our references & projects

A reference is worth more than a thousand words. Luckily, we have dozens of them. Click through a selection of our most exciting projects and see for yourself!

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    OroraTech - Security & Compliance Support
    To the OroraTech reference
    CloudCybersecurityIT Consulting & Strategy

    Risk threat analyses for satellite startup

    To the OroraTech reference

    Security process definition, IT security risk register, action plan

    To the OroraTech reference

    Future-proof IT security for successful growth

    To the OroraTech reference
  • A modern high-rise building with an eye-catching orange-purple color gradient featuring a central, transparent exterior elevator unit.
    TK Elevator: Health Check Connectivity for the IoT gateway of elevators
    To the TKE reference
    CybersecurityIoTEmbedded Systems & Robotics

    IoT gateway (MAX Box) for data connection between elevator & IoT platform

    To the TKE reference

    Examination of code quality, architecture, operations & organization

    To the TKE reference

    Optimization of IoT gateway connectivity & digitalization of elevators

    To the TKE reference
  • A red MAN truck drives along an empty road under a clear night sky with shining stars.
    MAN: Efficient threat analysis for control units
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    CybersecurityIoTEmbedded Systems & Robotics

    Protection of digitalized trucks against virtual attacks

    See MAN reference

    Risk analysis based on 4x6 methodology, ThreatSea, ISO21434

    See MAN reference

    Quick identification of relevant threats for immediately effective security measures

    See MAN reference
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    MAN: Secure Software Development Life Cycle
    See MAN reference
    CybersecurityIT Consulting & StrategyQuality Engineering

    Protection of digitalized vehicles against virtual attacks & digital threats

    See MAN reference

    SSDLC in vehicle backend systems (UNECE R155), cybersecurity management system

    See MAN reference

    Guidelines, methodologies & tools for independent risk identification, assessment & treatment by employees

    See MAN reference
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    Monitoring alarms in industrial plants
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    CybersecurityIoTEmbedded Systems & Robotics

    Live monitoring platform for visualizing connected warning devices

    See reference

    Automation & cloud services (MS Azure), API management

    See reference

    Alarms visible worldwide within seconds, multi-tenant system

    See reference
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    BMW Group: Remote software upgrade for vehicles
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    CloudCybersecurityIoT

    Software upgrades without the need to visit a service center

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    Backend system for over-the-air communication with the vehicle, 24/7 support

    See BMW Group reference

    IT security, more comfort, on-demand provision of new features

    See BMW Group reference
  • A person in a modern office checks proof of identity on the web on a laptop and smartphone.
    Creditreform: Secure proof of identity on the web
    See Creditreform reference
    CybersecurityWeb & Portal PlatformsBanking/Insurance/FSI

    Fast, customer-friendly & fraud-proof digital identity verification

    See Creditreform reference

    Pilot for the forgery-proof storage & management of identity & company information in a Decentralized Identity (DID)

    See Creditreform reference

    Verified data reusable across different providers

    See Creditreform reference
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Frequently asked questions about IT security audit preparation

  • What is an IT security audit?

    An IT security audit is a systematic review of whether a company's information security meets the requirements of certain standards or norms (e.g. ISO 27001, TISAX). Processes, technical measures and documentation are evaluated in order to make risks visible and establish audit readiness for possible certification.

  • What is checked during an IT security audit?

    In an IT security audit, auditors check organizational and technical security measures: e.g. access rights, network security, emergency plans, guidelines and their implementation. The aim is to uncover deviations from standards or internal specifications, identify risks and provide evidence that processes and systems meet the defined requirements.

  • Who carries out security audits?

    Security audits are carried out by independent, accredited certification bodies or specialized testing organizations. They have the necessary approval to issue an official certificate in accordance with standards such as ISO 27001 or TISAX. Consulting companies such as MaibornWolff provide companies with preparatory support, but do not carry out audits or certifications themselves.

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