Cyber Security Compliance in Austria
Austria's cyber security regulatory landscape is shaped by European and national legislation. With the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR/DSGVO) and the national Datenschutzgesetz (DSG), Austrian businesses face rigorous obligations regarding data protection, information security and cyber risk management.
ResGuard Solutions provides Austrian organisations with a comprehensive platform that simplifies the path to regulatory compliance — from initial assessment through certification and ongoing maintenance.
Regulatory Framework in Austria
Businesses operating in Austria must consider multiple regulatory frameworks and security standards:
- GDPR (DSGVO) — The EU General Data Protection Regulation, directly applicable in Austria, governing the processing of personal data
- DSG (Datenschutzgesetz) — Austria's national data protection act, supplementing the GDPR with country-specific provisions
- DSB (Datenschutzbehörde) — The Austrian Data Protection Authority, responsible for supervising and enforcing data protection compliance
- NIS-Gesetz — The Austrian Network and Information Security Act, implementing the EU NIS Directive for operators of essential services
- TKG 2021 (Telekommunikationsgesetz) — Austria's Telecommunications Act, regulating electronic communications and data privacy in the telecoms sector
- FMA requirements — The Austrian Financial Market Authority (Finanzmarktaufsichtsbehörde) imposes specific cyber security and operational resilience requirements on financial entities
Why ResGuard for Austria?
Our platform is designed to meet the specific needs of the Austrian market:
- GDPR-native compliance modules — Pre-configured controls and templates aligned with DSGVO and DSG requirements
- Multi-language support — Platform, documentation and support available in English and German
- Local regulatory knowledge — Modules updated with DSB guidance, NIS-Gesetz and FMA directives
- EU-based data processing — Full compliance with European data residency requirements
- Regional professional services — Certified consultants with experience in the Austrian and Central European market
Our Services in Austria
In addition to the RCM platform, we offer specialised professional services for Austrian organisations:
- Outsourced DPO — Data Protection Officer (Datenschutzbeauftragter) as a service, fulfilling GDPR Articles 37-39 and DSG requirements
- ISMS Workshop — ISO 27001 in 6 Months — Accelerated programme to implement an ISMS compliant with ISO 27001, aligned with NIS-Gesetz and DORA
- Penetration testing — Security assessments conducted by certified experts
- Cyber security consultancy — Strategic advice to strengthen your security posture