NIS2 Experts in Hamburg
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Hamburg, who have recently used NIS2
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.
Yashar S.
Last position:
Compliance Consultant at RAS Reinhardt Maschinenbau GmbH
- Designed and moderated a NIS2 preparation workshop for RAS Reinhardt Maschinenbau GmbH and its IT service provider Catuno GmbH. Together with executive management and IT leadership, the current status was assessed, an initial GAP analysis was conducted and areas for action were prioritized based on ISO 27001.
- Developed an ISO-27001-based regulatory framework (ISMS) for NIS2 compliance, including a structured current/target GAP analysis, targeted improvement of the security maturity level and preparation of the organization for NIS2 audit readiness.
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.
Hoa Josef N.
Last position:
AI Architect and Enabler at Inhouse / AI Business
Technologies: n8n, Notion, OpenAI API, Claude, MS AI Foundry, MS CoPilot Studio, MS CoPilot, LLM, Node.js, Vercel, LangGraph, PostgreSQL, pgEdge, pgvector, Docker, LangChain, Ollama, Open WebUI
- Continuous evaluation and prioritization of internal automation needs
- ~20 AI agents in active use: research, content pipelines, document processing
- 5 n8n workflows for automated data and process control
- Architecture built on the same principles as in customer projects: state management, event-driven orchestration, API integration
- Ongoing operation and further development
Christoph H.
Last position:
Senior IT/OT-Security Specialist at Aurubis AG
- Specialized in development and implementation of IT and OT security strategies
- Conducting risk analyses, vulnerability management and security assessments
- Administration of Microsoft Cloud and server solutions
- Establishment and maintenance of ISMS according to ISO 27001, NIS2, BSI and IEC 62443
- Planning and management of security projects in industrial and production environments
- Ensuring regulatory compliance with incident response, emergency management and awareness
- Collaboration with business units, management and external service providers
- Preparation of IT infrastructure for audits
Johannes B.
Last position:
Vice President Operations at DATALOGUE GmbH
- Overall responsibility for project management, analytics, AI & Data Science, database management, and web development (24 FTE).
- Implemented and established AI-driven analytics and AI work tools, increasing efficiency per FTE by over 20%.
- Developed and launched a planning and forecasting platform, increasing error tolerance by over 60%.
- Introduced an ERP software, reducing required FTE by 50%.
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Statistics of experts using NIS2
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
21 years
Position duration
1.3 years (Germany: 2.1 years)
Positions per freelancer
18 (Germany: 16)
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Customer Service
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Customer Service, Audit
Bachelor's degree or higher
75% (Germany: 81%)
Master's degree or higher
25% (Germany: 45%)
Certifications per freelancer
4 (Germany: 6)
Most common languages
German, English, Arabic
Speak two or more languages
83% (Germany: 96%)
Based on our profile pool as of 16 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Hamburg are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
Average rates of experts in Hamburg using NIS2
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
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 16 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
NIS2 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 (100%)
- Banking and Finance (83%)
- Professional Services (83%)
- Education (67%)
- Insurance (67%)
- Manufacturing (67%)
- Media and Entertainment (67%)
- Energy (50%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What NIS2 Covers
NIS2 is the European Union’s Network and Information Security Directive. It strengthens cybersecurity expectations for essential and important entities, including risk management, governance, incident handling and supply-chain security. Companies use it to turn regulatory duties into documented, repeatable security practices.
Readiness and Scope
NIS2 work begins with determining whether an organisation, service or group falls within scope and which obligations apply. Experts map business services, information assets, suppliers and dependencies, then identify gaps in governance, controls and evidence. In Hamburg, this can matter to companies supporting logistics, manufacturing, energy, transport or digital infrastructure.
Controls and Evidence
Strong NIS2 programmes connect policy with technical safeguards and proof of operation. Specialists may deliver:
- Risk assessments and asset inventories
- Security policies, control frameworks and audit evidence
- Supplier and third-party risk processes
- Vulnerability, access and business continuity reviews
- Incident reporting workflows and response playbooks
Ecosystem and Skills
NIS2 is not a standalone product. It works across security operations, identity and access management, cloud security, network monitoring, backup, governance and risk tooling. Relevant expertise may include ISO 27001, DORA, GDPR, threat modelling, SIEM platforms, vulnerability management and executive reporting, with clear links between technical findings and business risk.
When to Bring in Experts
Freelance specialists help when internal teams need an independent assessment, rapid remediation planning or practical support before an audit or regulatory review. Typical signals include unclear accountability, incomplete supplier records, weak incident procedures, scattered evidence or security controls that are not tested. They can also support programme ownership during a transition or acquisition.
What Strong Specialists Deliver
The best professionals make NIS2 actionable rather than merely producing a compliance document. They explain scope decisions, prioritise material risks, assign owners and define evidence that teams can maintain. Look for experience translating requirements into operating procedures, collaborating remotely or on site in Hamburg, and communicating clearly with security, legal, IT and executive stakeholders.
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about NIS2, in one place.
NIS2 is used to improve cybersecurity risk management for organisations providing essential or important services in the European Union. A specialist can help define scope, assess risks, establish controls, prepare incident processes and maintain evidence for oversight.
NIS2 is a legal framework that creates cybersecurity obligations for covered entities, while ISO 27001 is a certifiable information security management standard. They can support each other, but ISO 27001 certification alone does not automatically prove that every NIS2 duty is fulfilled.
A strong NIS2 freelancer usually understands risk management, incident response, supplier security, identity controls and security monitoring. Knowledge of ISO 27001, GDPR, DORA, cloud environments and SIEM or vulnerability tools can make the work more practical.
The right level depends on whether the project covers a scope review, a full security programme or remediation across several business units. For complex work, choose a NIS2 professional who has led assessments, control implementation and evidence preparation in environments similar to yours.
Yes. NIS2 assessments, workshops, documentation and control reviews can often be delivered remotely, while site visits may help validate facilities, operational technology or physical processes. Agree on access, data handling, meeting language and any required on-site collaboration before work begins.
Bring in a NIS2 freelancer when ownership is unclear, regulatory scope is uncertain or internal teams lack time to coordinate risk, controls and evidence. Early support is useful before an audit, major supplier review, incident response exercise or technology change.
Ask a NIS2 specialist to explain how they would determine scope, prioritise risks and demonstrate that controls operate in practice. Good answers connect legal requirements with concrete owners, workflows, technical evidence and realistic remediation steps.
A well-run NIS2 project should leave clear scope decisions, a risk register, assigned responsibilities, prioritised remediation actions and usable policies or procedures. Depending on the brief, it may also include supplier assessments, incident playbooks, reporting workflows and an evidence plan.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used NIS2 in their recent projects is 100 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 802 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used NIS2 in their recent projects, 75% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 25% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used NIS2 in their recent projects have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used NIS2 in their recent projects are German (100%), English (83%), and Arabic (17%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used NIS2 in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Banking and Finance (83%), and Professional Services (83%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used NIS2 in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (100%), and Customer Service (67%).
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