Branche

Security for Data Centers & Telecommunications

We support operators of data centers and telecommunications infrastructure in securing their sites and systems reliably and in full compliance – across facilities, networks, and business-critical processes.

Whether data centers, hosting providers, colocation facilities, or telecom network operators: they form the invisible backbone of business, administration, and critical services. A successful attack or outage has immediate consequences – for millions of people and thousands of organizations. Accordingly, the requirements for availability, resilience, and regulatory compliance are extremely high. We help operators secure their infrastructure holistically – physically, digitally, and organizationally. Always independent, neutral, and compliant.

Challenges in Data Centers & Network Infrastructure

Highest demands for availability and resilience

Interruptions are not only economically critical – they endanger trust and market position.

Security risks from physical and digital attack vectors

Unauthorized access attempts, drone flyovers, network sabotage, power outages, ransomware, social engineering – threats are diverse and often combined.

Increasing regulatory requirements

In addition to BSIG and TKG, the new NIS2 Implementation Act will also apply to many operators.

Technical complexity

Buildings, power supply, cooling, security technology, and network infrastructure are tightly interconnected – but often managed separately.

Heterogeneous customer requirements

Colocation and housing providers must secure not only themselves but also the environments where their customers operate services.

Regulatorische Anforderungen

Stand 2025

Many companies in the data center and telecommunications sector are already – or will soon be – legally required to implement appropriate security measures.

Applies to operators of critical infrastructures, e.g., large telecommunications networks or particularly relevant data centers.
- Mandatory audits every two years under § 8a BSIG
- Proof of adequate organizational and technical precautions
From 2025, the new NIS2 Implementation Act will apply to a significantly larger number of companies, including:
- Data center operators
- Hosting providers
- DNS and telecommunications providers
- Cloud platforms and IXPs
- Risk management systems
- Reporting processes for security incidents
- Documentation and compliance obligations
- Executive management accountability

Lösungen

Our services for operators & providers

Security strategy & technical concepts

Development of physical security concepts for data centers, telecom sites, and network nodes
Planning of access control systems, video surveillance, and intrusion detection
Consideration of structural, organizational, and digital protection layers

Risk analysis & audit preparation

Protection needs assessments & risk evaluations
Preparation for § 8a BSIG audits or certifications under ISO 27001 / EN 50600
Consulting on NIS2 obligations and establishing reporting processes

Implementation & project support

Vendor-neutral planning and tender support for security technologies
Support during structural and organizational modernization projects
Interface management between facility, IT, compliance, and executive leadership

Emergency management & response

Development of contingency and recovery plans
Crisis exercises and stress tests
Support in building incident response structures

Aus der Praxis

Our experience in data centers & network infrastructure

We advise colocation providers, backbone operators, enterprise data centers, and government infrastructure across Europe. Our experience ranges from physical security concepts for new sites to strategic audit preparation for regulatory inspections. Typical areas of work include:

Securing data center facilities (new builds or ongoing operations)

Security concepts according to EN 50600 or ISO 22237

Preparation for NIS2 and BSIG compliance audits

Assessment of existing security measures and actionable recommendations

Security that works in practice

We do not develop paper standards, but solutions that work in real operations – without unnecessary complexity, but with clear focus on availability, resilience, and auditability. As an independent consultancy, we pursue no vendor interests – and advise with the overall system in mind.

Let’s talk about your security architecture

Whether new project, security review, or regulatory pressure – we help you secure your infrastructure adequately and future-proof.

Weiterführende Ressourcen

Fallstudie

Risikoanalyse & Sicherheitsplanung für NIS2

Ein Lebensmittelhersteller mit europaweitem Vertrieb bereitet sich auf NIS2 vor – mit standortübergreifender Risikoanalyse und strukturierter Sicherheitsarchitektur.

Whitepaper

Sicherheit in der Lebensmittelindustrie – Anforderungen, Risiken und pragmatische Lösungen

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