Cybersecurity compliance requirements increase for DACH region companies

Companies in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland) are facing increased pressure to meet stringent cybersecurity compliance standards, specifically the BSI C5 catalog and the NIS2 directive.

To address BSI C5 requirements, which mandate the verification of both internal staff and external service providers with access to sensitive cloud systems, Validato provides background screening and human risk management. Their services include identity verification and reference checks to ensure third-party contractors meet the same integrity standards as permanent employees.

Simultaneously, the expiration of the BSI grace period for NIS2 registration has heightened the need for robust IT documentation. FNT Services has introduced ‘IT Documentation as a Service,’ a managed service designed to help companies maintain audit-ready documentation. This service covers data maintenance, platform operation, and quality assurance to ensure infrastructure security measures can be clearly demonstrated for regulatory audits.