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Security in the Food Industry

We support manufacturers, processors, logistics providers, and retail organizations in building their security architecture reliably and in full compliance – across production, logistics, and digital systems.

The food sector is more than just supply – it is system-relevant. Production outages, contamination, or targeted disruptions in the supply chain endanger not only markets but also public safety. At the same time, the sector is under high economic pressure, increasingly digitalized, interconnected – and thus vulnerable. We help manufacturers, processors, logistics providers, and retail organizations build their security architecture holistically and in compliance with regulations – in production, logistics, and IT systems.

Challenges in the Food Sector

Growing target for attacks

Companies fall victim to sabotage, ransomware, espionage, or disinformation campaigns.

High complexity of value chains

Processing sites, external logistics, seasonal contractors, packaging, labeling, cold chain – all interconnected, all security-relevant.

Strong automation & OT environments

Machines, control systems, industrial robots, conveyor technology – many with outdated or insecure network connections.

Brand risk & dependency on trust

A security incident can cause lasting damage to brand reputation – especially for consumer goods manufacturers.

New legal requirements under NIS2

From 2025, large parts of the food industry will fall under NIS2UmsuCG – with obligations for risk management, incident reporting, and governance.

Regulatorische Anforderungen

Stand 2025

Large parts of the food industry will fall under the requirements of NIS2UmsuCG – with clear obligations for risk management, governance, and incident reporting.

Many food manufacturers and logistics providers will soon be classified as “essential entities.”
Applies in particular to:
- Companies with more than 250 employees or over €50 million in revenue
- Manufacturers with supraregional significance or system-relevant supply chains
Obligations include:
- Risk management system for digital and physical security risks
- Incident reporting to the BSI within 24 hours
- Proof of implementation by executive management
- Oversight by the BSI, including sanctions
- Some large companies may be classified as KRITIS operators in the food sector (e.g., central supply facilities, large retail logistics).
- Applies under § 8a BSIG: biennial audits with proof of adequate measures
- Obligations under the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) with regard to security, IT, and supplier control; future obligations will be expanded by the European CSDDD directive
- Requirements under the Product Safety Act (ProdSG) in the event of safety-relevant production outages

Lösungen

Our services for manufacturers, logistics providers & retail organizations

Security strategy & protection concepts

Protection needs and risk analyses according to BSI standards and ISO 27005
Development of sector-specific security architectures (production sites, warehouses, logistics centers)
Consulting on physical security (access control, video surveillance, perimeter protection)

IT & OT security

Network segmentation in production and packaging
Securing control systems (PLC, HMI, industrial PCs)
Vulnerability analyses & penetration tests
Introduction or optimization of an ISMS (e.g., ISO 27001, BSI IT-Grundschutz)

NIS2 preparation & crisis management

Analysis of NIS2 applicability (thresholds, risk profile)
Establishing risk management and incident reporting processes
Contingency and recovery planning for critical production processes
Support in supervisory audits or incident handling with BSI

Project support & neutral implementation

Vendor-neutral planning of technical security systems
Support in tendering and integrator selection (including specifications)
Quality assurance in construction and operations

Aus der Praxis

Our experience in the food industry

We advise companies along the entire value chain: from raw material intake to processing to retail logistics. This includes:

Brand and private-label manufacturers

Industrial mills, bakeries, beverage bottlers

Fresh and cold-chain logistics providers

Warehouse and transport logistics for supermarket chains

Processors with seasonal peak loads

Our clients rely on our deep understanding of operational reality – and on our ability to align security measures with business processes.

Independent, experienced, solution-oriented

As a specialized consultancy for security and compliance, we do not sell systems – we develop solutions guided by real risk and regulatory frameworks. We help optimize existing structures – with pragmatism, but also with determination.

Is your company affected by NIS2?

Let’s review in a non-binding conversation whether you will be subject to NIS2 obligations – and how you can prepare efficiently.

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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