Analyses and Audits

Q: What is the difference between a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd party audit?

A 1st-party audit is an internal audit of your own organization. A 2nd-party audit assesses suppliers and service providers. A 3rd-party audit is conducted by an independent certification body and results in the issuance of a certificate.

Q: Does an internal audit remain internal if it is conducted by external parties?

Yes. What matters is not who conducts the audit, but on whose behalf and for what pur-pose. An internal audit in accordance with ISO/IEC 27001 Clause 9.2 remains an internal audit even if an external audit team conducts it; the advantage lies precisely in the additional independence.

Q: What happens to the findings?

They are documented, evaluated, and prioritized. Findings lead to corrective actions with designated responsible parties and deadlines, and their implementation is tracked. It is precisely this tracking that the certification audit examines; an audit report without implemented corrective actions raises more questions than it answers.

More security. More clarity. More impact for your ISMS.

A high-performing information security management system thrives on transparency, objectivity, and continuous improvement. This is exactly where we come in: With targeted audits and in-depth analyses, we strengthen your ISMS for the long term – in a pragmatic, efficient, and tailored manner that fits your organization perfectly.

Whether it’s internal audits, supplier evaluations, optimizing existing processes, or updating your risk analysis – we support you exactly where you need us.

And if your challenge goes beyond that: Get in touch with us. We develop customized solutions that truly fit your needs.

Our commitment: measurable added value instead of run-of-the-mill consulting. Together, we’ll create a robust, audit-ready, and future-proof security foundation for your company.

Audit and analysis services at a glance

Internal Audits

(1st Party Audits)
Ensure the required impartiality and objectivity of your internal audits. Our experienced auditors provide you with independent assessments, clear results, and concrete recommendations for action.

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Supplier Audits

(2nd Party Audits)
Keep your service providers under control without overburdening internal resources. We handle the structured assessment of your suppliers and provide transparency regarding risks, maturity levels, and compliance.

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IT Risk Analysis

Risk analysis is the core function of an ISMS. It serves to examine data, infrastructure, and IT systems and to identify threats.

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Penetration Testing

We simulate real-world attacks, uncover critical vulnerabilities, assess your current security level, and show you specifically where action is needed.

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FAQs

What audits do we need and when?

A gap analysis before the project: Where do you stand in relation to the standard? An internal audit before certification. During ongoing operations, a risk analysis and an evaluation of your service providers. A penetration test reveals whether the measures are actually effective from a technical standpoint.

What is the difference between a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd party audit?

Does an internal audit remain internal if it is conducted by external parties?

What happens to the findings?

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Saskia

ISMS Consultant
Bremen

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