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Successful introduction of information security: The DRK-Kreisverband Aalen e.V. secures its new control center sustainably
The DRK-Kreisverband Aalen e. V. is planning to build a new control center and was faced with a fundamental question: Does the control center have to be secured like a critical infrastructure (KRITIS)? Even though the German Red Cross as a rescue service has not yet been officially classified as a critical infrastructure, the DRK-Kreisverband Aalen e. V. decided at an early stage to act proactively and comprehensively secure its future control center.
As a reliable partner, we helped to clarify the uncertainties and provide professional support throughout the entire process right from the start. We prepared a targeted analysis of the current situation for the introduction of an information security management system (ISMS) in accordance with IT baseline protection. This early measure serves to identify risks in good time and counteract future threats as early as the planning phase.
A central component of our approach is the determination of protection requirements and the IT baseline protection analysis in accordance with the specifications of the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI). With the help of this methodical basis, we were able to develop a well-founded catalog of measures that already adapts the security level to future KRITIS standards. As a result, the new control center is already comprehensively protected today, even before the first stone has been laid.
The introduction of an ISMS involves further steps, including a risk analysis. The SECIRA risk management tool will competently support this process, as it automatically creates risk analyses and can save human resources.
As part of our new construction project for the Integrated Regional Control Center Ostwürttemberg (fire brigade, emergency medical services, and disaster control), we commissioned ICS GmbH to conduct an as-is analysis for the introduction of an Information Security Management System (ISMS) in accordance with IT-Grundschutz standards.The objective was to gain a comprehensive overview of the current state of information security, in line with the recommendations of the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), and to implement initial security processes.The expertise of the ICS specialists impressed us from the very beginning. We would particularly like to highlight their structured methodology and transparent communication throughout the entire project. Their well-founded recommendations and solutions helped us lay the foundation for the future security architecture of our control center—one that not only meets our current requirements and legal obligations but also takes future developments into account.We greatly value the professional collaboration and are pleased to recommend ICS GmbH
