Risk analysis for SMEs 
based on DIN SPEC 27076

Starting point: Cyber and information risks in small and medium-sized enterprises

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly the target of cyber attacks, data loss and IT-related business interruptions. At the same time, regulatory and business requirements for information security, data protection and effective risk management are growing. Many SMEs face the challenge of realistically assessing risks without introducing complex or resource-intensive security standards.

DIN SPEC 27076 was developed specifically for SMEs to provide them with a practical and structured introduction to information security risk analysis. It creates transparency about significant risks and forms a robust basis for management decisions without requiring the complexity of a comprehensive information security management system (ISMS).

Our service: Structured risk analysis according to DIN SPEC 27076

At Nexia, we support SMEs in carrying out a comprehensible and management-oriented risk analysis in accordance with DIN SPEC 27076. In doing so, we combine methodological standards with a clear view of business risks and their relevance for decision-making.

Our services include in particular:

• Determination of the current status (maturity analysis)
  • We guide you through the topics and related key questions.
  • We use standard methods (e.g. CMMI) for a complete assessment of the maturity level of your company's IT and information security.
• Development of recommendations for action
  • We work with you to align the necessary recommendations for action with the current state of the art.
  • We take into account technical and organisational interactions between various topics.
• Analysis and awareness
  • We work with you to analyse and prioritise the risks to your company's information security.
  • We discuss with you how to deal with common threats.

Added value for your company

A risk analysis based on DIN SPEC 27076 provides your company with a clear and realistic assessment of the key IT and information risks without placing excessive organisational or financial demands on it. You gain transparency about which risks can actually affect business operations and where action is needed. This creates a robust basis for decision-making for management to prioritise security measures in a targeted manner and manage investments in a transparent way. At the same time, structured and transparent documentation helps to meet governance and compliance requirements and provide well-founded information to internal and external stakeholders. Risk analysis is also a pragmatic introduction to the topic of information security and can serve as a basis for more advanced requirements or future standards without creating unnecessary complexity.