CyberSecurityCheck
The CyberSecurityCheck for Small And Medium Sized Enterprises is a standardised, one-hour cybersecurity assessment tool for small and medium-sized enterprises in Baden-Württemberg. The concept was developed by the Aalen University as part of the research project CyberWuP, funded by the Ministry of the Interior of Baden-Württemberg and in cooperation with the Cybersecurity Agency BWthe State Criminal Police Office and Chamber of Industry and Commerce, East Württemberg.
Objective: Introduction to the topic of cyber security and raising awareness among company management.
Procedure:
Implementation by trained advisors in 60-minute conversations.
Use of a checklist to record the current status.
Derivation specific recommendations for action to improve IT security.
Supporting Organisations:
BWIHK and local Chambers of Industry and Commerce in Baden-Wurttemberg.
Since 2024, additionally chambers of crafts and Construction industry BW (via HANDWERK BW).
Target group: Member companies of these organisations.
Consulting contacts: Regional contacts at the Chambers of Industry and Commerce, Chambers of Crafts and the Construction Industry BW.
Origin in CyberWuP research project (Hochschule Aalen).
Based on needs assessment and scientific evaluation among SMEs.
Pilot phase with more than 50 companies successfully carried out in cooperation with several Chambers of Industry and Commerce.
Technical support provided by State Criminal Police Office and Cybersecurity Agency BW.
Distinction from the BSI Cyber Risk Check (DIN SPEC 27076)
Cyber Security Check BW:
Initial consultation, 1 hour, free of charge, low threshold.
Focus: Awareness raising and orientation.
Cyber Risk Check (BSI):
In-depth consultation, approx. 3 hours, subject to a fee, by certified IT service providers.
Focus: detailed risk analysis in accordance with DIN SPEC 27076.