Digital independence for more security and agility
What do we mean by digital self-determination and security?
Digital Sovereignty primarily means the ability to act in a self-determined, secure and independent manner on all digital issues. Not only must a company’s digital footprint be taken into account, but the secure handling of its own data must also be ensured. In addition, companies should push their independence from (non-European) countries in terms of supply chains, resources and software and strengthen the security of their IT systems.
Digital Sovereignty is the consulting service for digital self-determination and security of our valvisio group. We accompany companies on their way to more independence in the digital dimension and implement a secure and self-determined digital strategy together with them.
Why Digital Sovereignty is important?
Timo Schusser
Member of the Board at valvisio international AG
Independence
Security
Future Viability
Competitve Advantages
IT compliance is part of our DNA, not just a policy
We are informatic specialists, lawyers, and management consultants.
As an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary team coming from a wide range of disciplines, we accompany companies in all industries and of all sizes in the implementation and realization of transformation processes in the area of Digital Sovereignty.
When designing multi-cloud environments, we always rely on European providers, be it in the areas of data center & technology or software & hardware. Data protection, information security as well as IT security are top priorities in every project. Privacy and security by design are always mandatory and stand above everything.
Target Group
Who are our Digital Sovereignty solutions for?
Independent Companies
For companies that want to reduce and qualify their dependencies for a high level of independence in order to operate in a secure and agile way.
Secure Companies
For companies for which data security is essential and therefore want to ensure the European level of data protection in all their processes.
Proactive Companies
For companies that want to stay one step ahead of their competition and secure their future viability by taking proactive responsibility.
Services
Our Expertise
European Cloud
Planning, implementation and management of European cloud environments
EU Data Protection Compliance
Ensure compliance with the GDPR, conduction of DPIA and TIA
Information Security
Implementation and management of information security (ISO27001, TISAX, CISIS12)
Auditing
Auditing of ISMS and evaluation of measures with regard to Digital Sovereignty
Vendor Assessment
Conducting vendor assessments for the purpose of ensuring Digital Sovereignty
Cyber Security
Performing cyber security assessments, awareness campaigns and penetration tests
Using the Digital Sovereignty Evaluation Framework we have developed, we determine the maturity level of your company in terms of Digital Sovereignty together with you in a needs-based consulting project. In collaboration with you, we create goals to ensure your digital independence and security and provide you with specific recommendations for action for your digital self-determination.
Example
Case Study
How can I expect to implement measures and goals for Digital Sovereignty?
Investment in EU solutions
Use of European hardware and software solutions as well as OpenSource with SLAs, if possible.
Security through independence
To guarantee the protection of digital information, EU standards must be complied with, and information security must be ensured.
Awareness among employees
How successful a technology deployment is also depends on skilled and trained employees.
1. Starting Point
- Little experience with Digital Sovereignty measures
- Dependency on certain solution providers in the USA
- Strong dependency on Asian hardware supplier
- Supplier problems, frequent delivery delays lead to production bottlenecks
- Importance of the topic recognized by management level, new focus: data sovereignty in own country, local and short transport routes
2. Challenges
- Potential access of foreign companies & governments to data and servers
- Downtime in production due to missing and delayed deliveries
- Reduced business agility and flexibility
- Loss of customer confidence due to late deliveries
- Loss of top performers & stakeholders
3. Corporate Goals
- Data storage and processing under the aspects of the DSGVO and use of European cloud solutions
- Implementation of a data protection as well as information security management system
- Business resilience through safer production
- Supply chains that are as local as possible for higher reliability of deliveries
- Restoring business agility and flexibility
4. Digital Sovereignty Strategy Roadmap
- Planning and implementation of a European cloud solution
- Software development within the EU, use of OpenSource
- Identification and evaluation of local hardware suppliers
- Conducting regular penetration tests and supplier evaluations
- Topic-specific workshops & training for employees & managers
5. Results
- Increased confidence among customers
- Market advantages through local suppliers (Made in Germany)
- Long-term customer retention and acquisition
- Increased data security and reduced risk of damage
General Information
Medium-sized company in the automotive industry
- SME
- 350 employees
- Customers in the German-speaking region
- Cloud for storing company and customer data in the USA
- Hardware supplies mainly from the American and Asian regions
- Conservative corporate culture
Offer
Our Packages
We put together an individual service package for you, with a scope that is completely focused on your wishes.
For Beginners
You know about the need for transformation with regard to digital self-determination?
However, you would initially like to tackle only the most important topics in order to obtain an assessment of your company?
Then we recommend our BASIC service package.
- Shortened Digital Sovereignty Audit based on our „Digital Sovereignty Evaluation Frameworks“
- Ensuring the EU data protection conformity of your processes and used solutions
- Presentation of the results incl. possible first fields of action
* Prices and further individual services on request.
For Advanced Users
You are aware of the importance of Digital Sovereignty and would like to start developing your company’s strategy in a digitally independent way in the future?
Then we recommend our ADVANCED service package.
- Conducting an audit according to ISO19011 based on our „Digital Sovereignty Evaluation Frameworks“
- Ensuring the EU data protection conformity of your processes and deployed solutions
- Implementation of a data protection and information security management system (ISMS)
- Presentation of the results incl. possible initial fields of action
- Development of a Digital Sovereignty Strategy Roadmap & consulting during the implementation
* Prices and further individual services on request.
Contact
Any more questions? Please contact me.
You want to book an initial consultation, need a non-binding offer or a workshop? Do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to hearing from you!
Timo Schusser
Member of the Board at valvisio international AG
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