]init[ and DCSO Launch Partnership

]init[ and the DCSO (German Cyber Security Organization) have launched a strategic partnership and a joint service offering. The goal is to provide sustainable protection for public administration against cybercrime.

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In recent years, Germany has experienced more security incidents than ever before. Public administration has frequently been the target of these attacks. As part of their new partnership, the DCSO (German Cyber Security Organization) and ]init[ have therefore developed a consulting service. This service specifically addresses the growing challenges facing the public sector and offers a comprehensive approach that incorporates both technical and organizational aspects. 

IT security for public administration should always be approached from an end-to-end perspective, as it is of enormous importance to all of us. By combining our many years of expertise with DCSO’s know-how through a strategic partnership, we are creating new value for our clients. And we are driving innovation to enhance the digital security of our society.

Julia Läkemäker

Chief Operating Officer

Cybersecurity is a highly complex issue, particularly in the public sector, and must be addressed on multiple levels. Raising security standards to a new level requires a holistic perspective and comprehensive solutions.

Dr. Andreas Rohr

Managing Director of DCSO

The solution offered by the two partners combines proven process models with innovative approaches that simplify the transition to IT-Grundschutz while ensuring robust protection. The solution has a modular structure, allowing organizations to select the appropriate measures based on their specific protection needs. In addition to technical resilience, the solution also addresses organizational levers for sustainable implementation and to ensure responsiveness. Together, these two perspectives ensure that 360-degree cybersecurity is firmly embedded within the agency.

About the German Cybersecurity Organization

DCSO Deutsche Cyber-Sicherheitsorganisation GmbH offers innovative cybersecurity services and a secure platform for collaboration among companies, government agencies, and research institutes. With a focus on German SMEs and large corporations, the Berlin-based company provides managed security services in the areas of threat intelligence, monitoring and detection (threat detection & hunting), incident response, as well as consulting services for the evaluation of security technologies and the development of resilient security processes.

Founded in 2015 by Allianz SE, BASF SE, Bayer AG, and Volkswagen AG, DCSO combats globally organized cybercrime and state-sponsored industrial espionage.

Your contact person for media inquiries

Sascha Lansmann, Senior Lead Corporate Communications at ]init[ AG

Sascha Lansmann

Principal Communication Manager

+49 30 97006 759

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