ISO 27005 Experts in Germany
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Robert F.
Last position:
Interim Project Manager at IT services company of a regional energy supplier
- Delivery of various end-customer projects in server and network infrastructure on time, in quality, and within budget.
- Project 1: Firewall renewal, replacement of an ASA firewall with a Fortinet firewall at an automotive supplier.
- Project 2: Migration of file services from dedicated servers at 5 branch locations into a central managed file service, including DHCP, directory, and print services, as well as decommissioning of the old domain controllers.
- Project 3: Renewal of the network infrastructure at the headquarters and branch locations of a logistics company and transition of the LAN, WLAN, and firewall environments into a managed network service.
- Project 4: Network renewal, replacement of the core and access switches at the headquarters of a medical technology company and transition into a managed network service.
- Project 5: Firewall renewal, replacement of an ASA firewall with a Fortinet firewall for a city.
- Environment: ASA and Fortinet firewalls, Cisco network components, ITSM Heat/Ivanti, Confluence.
Alicja W.
Last position:
Integrated Security and Emergency Documentation for a 24/7 Logistics Company at Medium-Sized Logistics Company
- Creation of complete bilingual (DE/EN) security and emergency documentation: Business Continuity Plan / Disaster Recovery Plan, Incident Response Plan v2.0 with four case-specific playbooks (PICERL), Access Control Policy, Vulnerability Management Policy, Business Resilience Programme, Risk Governance Plan
- Consolidation into an integrated emergency manual (12 chapters) with immediate-action checklists for six emergency scenarios, a prioritized action table and a formal approval structure
- Review and documentation of the applicability of NIS2 and HinSchG, including the legal justification for non-applicability
Alexander S.
Last position:
Lead Audit Conformity & IT Security Catalog at DAX group energy provider in the renewable energy sector
- Supported the implementation of §8a requirements of the BSI Act for critical infrastructures.
- Systematically prepared and supported internal and external audits, resolving previous deviations (HA, NA, VP)
- Implemented the specific requirements of the IT security catalog
- Developed training, created run books, and conducted assessments to ensure operational effectiveness.
Robert V.
Last position:
Freelance Consultant Information Security and Business Continuity at Freelance business consulting
- Provide consulting services nationwide in both private and public sectors
- Advise on information security management systems, IT-Grundschutz, KRITIS compliance, TISAX, business continuity and crisis management
- Support the introduction of policies, risk management methods, asset registers and supplier management
- Conduct internal audits, training workshops and support audit preparations
Nikita S.
Last position:
Assistant Manager - Cybersecurity at Vodafone India Service Pvt Ltd
- Maintained 95% compliance for 300+ vendors through vendor risk assessment.
- Handled GRC of Ireland, Greece and Egypt markets.
- Conducted DPIA for suppliers.
- Collaborate with various stakeholders, including suppliers, internal teams, and external partners, to ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and policies.
- Provided support in case of cybersecurity incidents, ensuring appropriate measures are taken to mitigate risks and protect the company’s data.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of cybersecurity processes and practices within Vodafone, ensuring the company stays ahead of emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
Volkmar J.
Last position:
Consultant at Bedia Motorentechnik GmbH & Co. KG
- Consulting on effort estimation for VDA ISA / TISAX certification
- Conducting a 2-day workshop including preparation and follow-up
- Skills: TISAX 5.1, ISO 27001:2022, auditing, information security, consulting, facilitation, presentation
Matthias S.
Last position:
Senior Security Consultant (freelance) at DVZ M-V
- ISMS and security concept for the Fabasoft e-file according to BSI 200-1/2, among others
- Structural analysis (A.1), modeling (A.3), and baseline protection checks (A.4)
- Preparation for OWASP penetration test, incident response plan, risk analysis
- DevOps Bitbucket, ARC42, IAM with Keycloak/AD, multi-tenant setup, DMS, SOC
- Emergency preparedness concept (BSI 200-4), operations and service concept (BSK), ITSM
Lucas L.
Last position:
Consultant in Information Security, Data Protection and Business Continuity Management
Consulting and support in gathering information security requirements (IT-SIG 2.0, KRITIS, TISAX, industry standards, ISO 27001, A-960/1)
Acting as data protection officer and auditor as well as information security auditor
Conducting employee training
Updating risk analyses with risk treatment
Designing information security concepts based on BSI IT Baseline Protection, KRITIS, ISO 27001, A-960/1 and TISAX
Identifying information security requirements for IT systems (WAN, LAN, clouds) and overseeing implementation
Administering the ISMS using Verinice and SAVe
Integrating security concepts into existing management systems according to ISO 9001 and ISO 27001
Process management and modeling according to ITIL
Management consulting for integrating an ISMS into integrated management systems
Advising on data protection (GDPR, BDSG)
Planning and conducting data protection audits
Designing risk management processes and methodologies according to ISO 27005, ISO 31000 and BSI 200-3
Developing and setting up training programs for employees
Nikolaus B.
Last position:
ICT Risk Management and Information Security at B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG
- Independently develop policies, guidelines, and frameworks for ICT risk management and information security
- Advise business units on ICT risk management and information security
- Further develop the ICT risk management framework that governs the identification, assessment, and control of ICT risks
- Evaluate the Information Security Management System (ISMS) and adjust it for new challenges
- Conduct risk analyses to identify and assess potential ICT risks and information security risks for the Metzler Group
- Advise on defining and implementing measures to reduce risks and improve the resilience of ICT systems
- Advise on ensuring compliance with relevant internal and external regulatory requirements (MaRisk, DORA, BAIT, BSI IT baseline protection, ISMS, ISO 27001, ISO 42001, ISO 27005, BCM ISO 22301)
- Advise on internal and cross-functional projects (SAP DORA compliance, Target2, Section 8a BSI Act)
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
Ralf L.
Last position:
Chief Information Security Officer at Stadtwerke Krefeld Holding AG
- Building an information security management system for the entire group
- Supporting 2 KRITIS subsidiaries
Klaus-Dieter K.
Last position:
Executive Partner at iAP-Independent Audit Professionals GmbH
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Statistics of experts using ISO 27005
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
25 years
Position duration
3.2 years
Positions per freelancer
15
Top business areas
Information Technology, Quality Assurance, Audit
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Audit, Quality Assurance
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
75%
Doctorate
25%
Certifications per freelancer
10
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Germany using ISO 27005
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The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
ISO 27005 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 (83%)
- Professional Services (83%)
- Manufacturing (67%)
- Transportation (58%)
- Government and Administration (50%)
- Healthcare (42%)
- Insurance (42%)
- Education (33%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Purpose and scope
ISO 27005 is the international guidance standard for managing information security risks. It helps organisations identify threats, assess likelihood and impact, choose treatment options and monitor risks over time. It supports ISO 27001 without replacing an organisation’s wider governance model.
Risk management cycle
The standard provides a repeatable approach from context definition through risk identification, analysis, evaluation, treatment, communication and review. Strong specialists adapt the method to the organisation’s services, assets, suppliers and accepted level of risk instead of applying a generic checklist.
Methods and tooling
Work may involve risk registers, asset inventories, control mappings, treatment plans and evidence repositories. Specialists often connect ISO/IEC 27005 with ISO 27001, ISO 31000, business impact analysis, threat modelling and governance, risk and compliance tools. Clear ownership and traceable decisions matter as much as the toolset.
Typical assignments
- Define an information security risk assessment method
- Run assessments for cloud services, suppliers or critical processes
- Map risks to controls and prepare treatment plans
- Establish reporting, review and acceptance workflows
ISO 27005 expertise appears in certification preparation, security transformation, third-party risk programmes and changes to regulated or business-critical systems.
When companies need support
Companies bring in freelance expertise when risk assessments vary between teams, audit evidence is weak or ownership is unclear. External specialists can create a practical framework, facilitate workshops and transfer working knowledge to internal teams. In Germany, remote collaboration can work well when documentation, terminology and stakeholder responsibilities are agreed early.
What strong specialists deliver
Good professionals combine risk analysis with business communication. They ask how a service operates, validate assumptions with asset and process owners, explain uncertainty and distinguish risk from compliance activity. Look for experience with proportionate treatment decisions, management reporting, control effectiveness and reviews that remain useful after an assessment is complete.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about ISO 27005, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
ISO 27005 is used to structure information security risk management across identification, assessment, treatment, communication and monitoring. It helps organisations make consistent decisions about threats to information, services, suppliers and supporting assets.
ISO/IEC 27005 provides guidance for managing information security risk, while ISO 27001 specifies requirements for an information security management system. A specialist can use the guidance to support risk-based control selection and evidence for an ISO 27001 programme.
ISO 27005 focuses on information security risk, including threats to confidentiality, integrity and availability. ISO 31000 is a broader enterprise risk framework, so companies often use its principles alongside the more security-specific guidance.
A strong ISO 27005 professional often brings knowledge of ISO 27001, ISO 31000, threat modelling, supplier risk, business impact analysis and control frameworks. Familiarity with cloud environments, privacy requirements and governance, risk and compliance tools can also improve the work.
ISO 27005 work needs enough practical experience to tailor assessments to the organisation’s processes and risk appetite. A smaller review may suit one specialist, while an enterprise-wide programme may require facilitation, control mapping, technical input and stakeholder management.
ISO 27005 assignments can often be delivered remotely through workshops, interviews, shared risk registers and documented decisions. On-site sessions may help when asset ownership is unclear or sensitive operations require direct observation; German and English language expectations should be agreed at the outset.
An ISO 27005 engagement may produce a defined assessment method, risk register, scoring rationale, treatment plan, ownership model and review process. The deliverables should show how conclusions were reached and how risks will be tracked after the project.
Ask an ISO 27005 specialist to explain how they set context, handle uncertainty, validate risk owners and avoid treating compliance evidence as the whole assessment. Strong professionals make assumptions visible, connect risks to business decisions and leave a process that teams can maintain.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 27005 in their recent projects is 122 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 977 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 27005 in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 75% hold at least a Master's degree, and 25% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 27005 in their recent projects have 25 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 27005 in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (8%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 27005 in their recent projects are Information Technology (83%), Professional Services (83%), and Manufacturing (67%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 27005 in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Quality Assurance (83%), and Audit (75%).
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