ISO 27002 Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used ISO 27002
Nikolaus B.
Last position:
Information Security, IS-Governance & Crossfunctional Governance at Zürich Beteiligungs-AG (Deutschland)
- Conducted security assessments for supplier qualification, business unit onboarding, and ongoing reviews of service providers and partners (Ongoing Assurance).
- Assessed technical and organizational measures (TOMs) against GDPR and information security requirements.
- Handled security reviews and approval processes in the Global Approval Navigator (OneTrust).
- Advised business units and IT on information security, security requirements, and risk-appropriate measures.
- Supported the development of SOC/SIEM processes and tools as part of the ISMS in line with ISO/IEC 27001.
- Analyzed cyber threats and coordinated security objectives and measures to address Security Findings with the SOC team.
- Monitored and assessed current security advisories and security-related metrics (KPIs).
- Reviewed, assessed risks, and approved exception requests (Security Exceptions).
- Independently analyzed and handled Security Events and supported the handling of security incidents.
- Planned and supported awareness initiatives to strengthen security awareness.
- Created, implemented, and reviewed information security policies and standards.
- Conducted protection needs analyses and gap assessments to identify security gaps and risk deviations.
- Defined and reviewed technical and organizational risk treatment measures.
- Advised on Third Party Governance with consideration of DORA, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27005, ISO/IEC 42001, and BCM in line with ISO 22301.
Peter D.
Last position:
Security Consultant at Public-law institution of the city administration
- Requirements management, process planning, interface function, ISMS setup, and documentation
- Setup and establishment of an ISMS according to ISO 27001 and establishment of emergency management / ITSCM
- Coordination of the circumstances with the public-sector IT service provider
- Consideration of KRITIS relevance within the scope and implementation of a B3S
- Development of requirements for document control and the continuous improvement process
- Preparation of relevant project documents
- Analysis of existing processes and preparation of guidelines
- Requirements gathering for ISMS and ITSCM and coordination with the IT service provider, including definition of interfaces
- Analysis of communication processes and escalation paths
- Review of documents for risk management, ISMS, emergency preparedness, and emergency response
- Redesign of the complete documentation and preparation of new relevant documents
- Development of necessary rules, policies, and concepts
- Interface between customer and service provider to ensure document quality
- Coordination of protection needs with specialist departments, particularly regarding KRITIS relevance, and planning of resulting measures
- Development of preventive measures to minimize the risk of data center outages in scenarios such as pandemics or ransomware attacks
- Definition of the test strategy for IT emergency exercises
- Initiation of necessary awareness training measures for specialist departments
- External Information Security Officer
- Introduction of document control
Mahmoud Q.
Last position:
Information Security & GRC Expert at GLG (Gerson Lehrman Group)
As a Council Member at GLG (Gerson Lehrman Group), the world’s leading expert network, I provide organizations, investment firms, and consulting companies with expert discussions on demand – wherever specialized knowledge in information security, IT governance, and regulatory compliance is needed.
My assessments are based on many years of practical experience in highly regulated industries: from building and implementing information security management systems (ISMS according to ISO 27001), IT risk and vulnerability management, and business continuity (ISO 22301) to the practical implementation of European regulations such as DORA, NIS2, BAIT, and the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA).
The cooperation is project- and discussion-based. I provide decision-makers with a practical perspective gained from real-world experience on cyber risks, security governance, and operational resilience – exactly when it is needed.
Michael S.
Last position:
Establishment of Compliance/TPRM at Haftpflichtkasse
Establishment of Compliance Department & DORA Operationalization
- Establishment of a complete compliance organization in accordance with DORA
- Development and operationalization of the SfO
- Use of AI agents for automation:
- Evaluation of due diligence questionnaires including risk classification
- AI-supported contract analysis (DORA/MaRisk compliance)
- Monitoring of external data sources (cyber incidents, newsfeeds)
- Establishment of a decentralized risk and action register
- Preparation of GAP analyses and derivation of measures
- Establishment and maintenance of the Outsourcing Information Register
- Use of proprietary TPRM frameworks, checklists and process models
Establishment of Compliance Department & DORA Operationalization
- Establishment of a complete compliance organization in accordance with DORA
- Development and operationalization of the SfO
- Use of AI agents for automation:
- Evaluation of due diligence questionnaires including risk classification
- AI-supported contract analysis (DORA/MaRisk compliance)
- Monitoring of external data sources (cyber incidents, newsfeeds)
- Establishment of a decentralized risk and action register
- Preparation of GAP analyses and derivation of measures
- Establishment and maintenance of the Outsourcing Information Register
- Use of proprietary TPRM frameworks, checklists and process models
- Project controlling - presentation and structured measurement of project goals achieved as part of management reporting.
- Overall responsibility for establishing a Compliance, Governance and Risk organization
- Establishment of an integrated GRC model and executive reporting for the Management Board.
Stefan R.
Last position:
Information Security Consultant at TÜV TRUST IT GmbH
- Conducting information classification, risk management and supplier assessment workshops
- Introduction of a customer-specific information security minimum standard (based on TISAX and ISO 27001) since Apr. 2026; implementing the same standard in parallel for a second customer
- Building an ISMS according to ISO 27001 for a logistics company (approx. 160–200 MA)
- Municipal utility company (KRITIS, approx. 450 MA): independently introduced the CRISAM GRC tool and am currently expanding it to include NIS-2 areas, took over parts of the ISB support mandate, and followed up on and remediated audit findings
- Supporting customers in implementing DORA and NIS-2, including documentation for a financial institution
- Conducting and supporting audits of systems for attack detection (SzA) according to § 8a BSIG (today §§ 31, 39 BSIG)
- Creating network structure plans according to IT-SiKat
- Creating technical security concepts (logging, IAM, attack detection)
Mischa G.
Last position:
Non-Financial Risk Officer at Nationale-Nederlanden
- Temporary cover for an absent non-financial risk officer.
- Operational scope: incident intake and follow-up, internal control testing, and first-line reporting for the Belgian entity.
Roberto S.
Last position:
Requirements Management & Compliance for the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) at Please inquire
Technology company
- Analysis of CRA requirements
- Management workshop
- Development of recommendations
Result: Prioritized CRA readiness plan for compliance.
Daniel J.
Last position:
Information Security Consultant
NIS2 Implementation Project and ISMS Development Based on IT-Grundschutz
Municipal utilities, public-law institution
- Analysis of the current compliance status regarding the requirements of the NIS Directive (NIS-2, EU 2022/2555).
- Identification of critical infrastructures and processes within the organization.
- Development of an action plan to meet NIS requirements.
- Conducting a risk analysis in accordance with BSI Standard 200-3 as the basis for the security concept.
- Preparation of an individual security concept including technical and organizational measures according to BSI IT-Grundschutz.
- Preparatory support for an optional certification according to BSI IT-Grundschutz.
- Adaptation of existing security policies and development of new ones for access controls, incident management and data protection.
- Consideration of municipality-specific requirements and integration of the measures into the existing IT infrastructure.
- Documentation of the results and preparation of audit-ready evidence for audits.
Tools, languages and frameworks used: MS Office, Verinice, IT-Grundschutz (200-x), NIS-2 (EU 2022/2555), ISMS, AI-Act (EU 2024/1989)
Ralf L.
Last position:
Chief Information Security Officer at Stadtwerke Krefeld Holding AG
- Establishment of an information security management system for the entire group
- Support for 2 KRITIS subsidiaries
Stefan G.
Last position:
Senior Technical Architect / Sub-project Manager at Helaba
Sub-project management
Designing the technical architecture and implementation
MS Active Directory
MS Azure Entra ID
Omada Identity Suite
Strategic realignment of the hybrid identity architecture of a regulated bank. Consolidation and security-focused standardization of multiple Active Directory environments and building a bank-wide Microsoft Entra ID structure. Migration of users and groups into a hybrid identity architecture and integration of Entra ID into existing governance and access processes (Omada). Implementation of regulatory requirements and establishment of audit-ready lifecycle processes to reduce structural security risks.
Sergey K.
Last position:
Managing Director Cybersecurity at CBA-Cybersecurity and Business Advisory GmbH
- Development of comprehensive services in cybersecurity, IT governance, and AI
- Building and delivering strategic security solutions such as vCISO service, ISMS, SOC-as-a-Service (SIEM, SOAR, use cases, playbooks, threat hunting, incident response), AI-driven risk and compliance tools, and frameworks for outsourcing and third-party risks
- Supporting companies in meeting regulatory requirements and certifications (ISMS, NIS-2, DORA, CRA, KRITIS, ISO 27001, TISAX, BSI IT Baseline Protection, EU AI Act)
- Promoting innovations in cybersecurity automation, AI governance, and secure digital transformation
- Responsible for company growth, client relations, and strategic partnerships
Evgenii T.
Last position:
IT-Cybersecurity Engineer at EuroTechStudy
Norbert S.
Last position:
Self-Employed Consultant and Project Manager at Self-Employed Consultant and Project Manager
- 21 projects ≥ 6 months at large and medium-sized companies
- 13 projects as project or subproject manager
- 6 international projects with English as project language
Oliver F.
Last position:
Senior IT Enterprise Security Architect | Project Bank Migration at Deutsche Bank AG (Retail Bank)
- Merger/insourcing project in the banking sector; transferring all data, users and processes from one bank to the parent company.
- IT security architect in the Chief Security Office as part of a merger/insourcing project for Postbank.
- Created a concept for clustering all applications to be migrated regarding risk profile, protection needs and compliance.
- Considered ISMS based on ISO27001 (Deutsche Bank) and BSI Basic Protection (Postbank).
- Reviewed and adjusted protection needs analyses, risk assessments and risk management processes.
- Led consulting for all subprojects on IT security architectures and concepts according to integration patterns (batch, online/web services, MQ).
- Prepared new components for review and approval by decision-makers.
- Served as subject matter expert for technical and content-related IT security questions.
- Supported all vertical streams (Sales & Channels, Investments, Lending, Finance, Enterprise) in documentation and architecture presentations.
- IT security risk management: answered review questions, analyzed deviations from the standard and carried out threat assessments.
- Lead security architect in CSO to align action plans for risk mitigation and validate residual risks.
- Prepared identified risks and non-compliances for the risk management units.
Thoralf T.
Last position:
Consultant Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) at Swisslife Deutschland GmbH
- Auditing CIS evidence of the SOC providers T-Systems Austria and Cancom GmbH
- Mapping of VAIT, ISO:IEC 27002 and CIS 7.0 requirements for the IT realignment strategy of the German subsidiaries in threat intelligence and zero trust
- Reviewing SIEM evidence, reporting, incident management and security breaches
- Reviewing IT asset management regarding ITSCM and BCM processes
- Employee awareness and compliance training focused on CEO fraud
- Advising the chief information security officer
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Statistics of experts using ISO 27002
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
28 years
Position duration
3.5 years
Positions per freelancer
16
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Audit, Quality Assurance
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
55%
Doctorate
9%
Certifications per freelancer
12
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
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Average rates of experts in Germany using ISO 27002
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ISO 27002 experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Information Technology (84%)
- Manufacturing (74%)
- Banking and Finance (68%)
- Professional Services (58%)
- Insurance (47%)
- Automotive (37%)
- Energy (37%)
- Transportation (37%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Control Guidance
ISO 27002 is the practical guidance standard for information security controls. It supports the selection, interpretation and implementation of controls used alongside ISO 27001, rather than serving as a standalone certification standard. Professionals use it to turn security objectives into structured, documented measures.
Security Frameworks
Strong specialists connect ISO/IEC 27002 with an organisation’s information security management system, risk assessment and statement of applicability. They understand how controls relate to governance, asset management, access control, cryptography, supplier security, incident response and business continuity. They also distinguish guidance from mandatory requirements.
Tools And Evidence
ISO 27002 work often involves risk registers, control matrices, policies, procedures and evidence repositories. Relevant expertise may include:
- Mapping controls to ISO 27001 requirements and business risks
- Reviewing access, logging, backup and vulnerability processes
- Preparing audit evidence and remediation plans
- Aligning cloud security responsibilities with suppliers and service teams
When To Bring Support
Companies bring in freelance specialists when a control framework needs a clear baseline, an audit reveals gaps or a new cloud service changes the risk profile. They may also need an independent review before certification, during a merger or while formalising security responsibilities across departments. In Germany, professionals often support regulated industries and distributed teams while adapting documentation to local language and working practices.
Delivery In Germany
Remote collaboration works well for control reviews, interviews, policy drafting and evidence analysis. On-site work can help when specialists need to inspect operational processes, meet control owners or coordinate workshops across locations. German and English language skills may both matter, depending on internal documentation, suppliers and audit stakeholders.
Signs Of Quality
A capable ISO 27002 professional explains why a control fits a specific risk instead of copying a generic checklist. Look for experience with evidence quality, control ownership, residual risk and practical remediation. Useful signals include:
- Clear links between risks, controls, owners and evidence
- Balanced recommendations that fit the organisation’s operating model
- Familiarity with cloud, supplier and identity risks
- Precise reporting that decision-makers and auditors can follow
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about ISO 27002.
ISO 27002 provides guidance for selecting and applying information security controls. Companies use it with ISO 27001 to design a risk-based control framework, document safeguards and prepare reliable evidence for audits.
ISO/IEC 27002 explains recommended security controls and how they can be implemented. ISO 27001 defines the requirements for an information security management system and is the standard against which certification is assessed.
A strong ISO 27002 specialist should understand risk assessment, ISO 27001, audit preparation and information security governance. Experience with identity management, cloud security, supplier assurance, incident response and business continuity is also valuable.
ISO 27002 work does not require a fixed level of experience because the scope depends on the organisation, risks and existing controls. A focused gap review may need a different profile from a full control framework rollout, so assess whether the professional has handled a comparable environment.
ISO 27002 assessments, interviews, policy reviews and evidence checks can usually be delivered remotely from Germany. On-site sessions may still help when teams need workshops, process observation or coordination across offices, especially where sensitive information cannot be shared freely.
ISO 27002 is useful beyond certification projects because it offers a structured way to improve information security controls. Organisations can use its guidance for internal assurance, customer requirements, supplier reviews and risk reduction without pursuing certification.
Look for ISO 27002 recommendations that connect each control to a defined risk, owner, process and evidence source. High-quality work is practical, clearly prioritised and adapted to the company’s technology, suppliers and operating model rather than copied from a generic checklist.
An ISO 27002 professional may deliver a control mapping, gap analysis, risk-linked improvement plan, policies, procedures and audit evidence guidance. The exact deliverables should be agreed with control owners and tied to the organisation’s information security management system.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 27002 in their recent projects is 121 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 972 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 27002 in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 55% hold at least a Master's degree, and 9% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 27002 in their recent projects have 28 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 27002 in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (21%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 27002 in their recent projects are Information Technology (84%), Manufacturing (74%), and Banking and Finance (68%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 27002 in their recent projects are Information Technology (95%), Project Management (68%), and Operations (63%).
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