Cyber Security Compliance in Germany
Germany has one of the most rigorous data protection and cyber security regulatory landscapes in Europe. With the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR/DSGVO), the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG), and the IT Security Act 2.0 (IT-Sicherheitsgesetz 2.0), German businesses face extensive obligations in data protection, information security and cyber risk management.
ResGuard Solutions provides German organisations with a comprehensive platform that simplifies the path to regulatory compliance — from initial assessment through certification and ongoing maintenance.
Regulatory Framework in Germany
Businesses operating in Germany must consider multiple regulatory frameworks and security standards:
- GDPR (DSGVO) — The EU General Data Protection Regulation, enforced in Germany by federal and state data protection authorities (Landesdatenschutzbehörden)
- BDSG (Bundesdatenschutzgesetz) — The Federal Data Protection Act, supplementing the GDPR with Germany-specific provisions including mandatory DPO requirements for companies with 20+ employees regularly processing personal data
- BSI IT-Grundschutz — The Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) framework for establishing baseline security measures
- IT-Sicherheitsgesetz 2.0 — Germany's IT Security Act 2.0, expanding obligations for critical infrastructure operators (KRITIS) and companies of special public interest
- KRITIS Regulations — Requirements for operators of critical infrastructure in sectors such as energy, healthcare, finance, transport and telecommunications
- BaFin BAIT/DORA — Supervisory requirements for IT in financial institutions (BAIT) and the EU Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) for the financial sector
- TISAX — Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange, the automotive industry standard for information security assessments
- NIS2 Directive — The EU Network and Information Security Directive, significantly expanding the scope of regulated entities in Germany
Why ResGuard for Germany?
Our platform is designed to meet the specific needs of the German market:
- German-language support — Platform, documentation and support available in German and English
- Deep regulatory knowledge — Modules updated with GDPR, BDSG, BSI IT-Grundschutz and sector-specific requirements
- EU-based data processing — Full compliance with data residency expectations of German regulators
- Industry-specific expertise — Specialised modules for automotive (TISAX), finance (BaFin/DORA) and critical infrastructure (KRITIS)
Our Services in Germany
In addition to the RCM platform, we offer specialised professional services for German organisations:
- Outsourced DPO (Datenschutzbeauftragter) — Data Protection Officer as a service, fulfilling GDPR Art. 37-39 and BDSG §38 requirements
- ISMS Workshop — ISO 27001 in 6 Months — Accelerated programme to implement an ISMS aligned with ISO 27001 and BSI IT-Grundschutz
- Penetration testing — Security assessments conducted by certified experts
- Cyber security consultancy — Strategic advice to strengthen your security posture across GDPR, NIS2 and KRITIS