At kyberio, we firmly believe in the paramount importance of IT system security, especially for hosting providers like us who process and store sensitive data. It is crucial to safeguard our infrastructures against a wide range of threats. One effective way to demonstrate and ensure a high level of security is through certification under ISO 27001 based on IT-Grundschutz by the Federal Office for Information Security in Germany (BSI).

Advantages of the IT-Grundschutz Certificate
The IT-Grundschutz certificate offers numerous advantages over a standard ISO 27001 certificate. While ISO 27001 employs a generic, process-oriented approach requiring risk analysis and significant self-initiative in developing security measures, IT-Grundschutz provides concrete, detailed instructions and action guidelines for securing IT systems, documented across more than 800 pages of the IT-Grundschutz compendium – with an additional 1000 pages of measures descriptions and implementation guidance. In comparison, ISO 27001 includes about 30 pages of standards description and approximately 90 pages of measures descriptions.

The critical difference, however, lies in the approach. While ISO 27001 is based on a top-down approach with general guidelines, IT-Grundschutz uses a bottom-up approach with specific measures and implementation aids. This enables a more effective and error-resistant implementation of security measures.

Trust and Transparency
For clients and partners of a hosting provider, an IT-Grundschutz certificate signals that the provider has not only implemented an information security management system (ISMS) but also adheres to the strict guidelines and best practices of the BSI, undergoing regular reviews. This adds an extra layer of security as an independent and esteemed institution validates the measures and their effectiveness.

Additionally, our clients’ certifications can build upon or align with our certificates (“matrix certification”).

Conclusion
The IT-Grundschutz certificate from the BSI is more than proof of compliance with security standards. It is a comprehensive package of guidelines, measures, and recommendations that assist hosting providers in effectively protecting their IT systems against threats. Through concrete guidelines and support from the BSI, hosting providers can achieve a higher level of security and credibly communicate this to clients and partners. In times of continually increasing threats to IT systems, the IT-Grundschutz certificate is a crucial component in the security strategy of any hosting provider.

Please visit the official BSI website for detailed information about ISO 27001 and IT-Grundschutz.