Risk Management
Continuous risk assessment.
Systematic asset classification, threat modeling, and risk analysis as the foundation for every security decision.
IT Security Consulting Berlin
Secure data, wherever you work. We build zero-trust architectures, run risk assessments, and train your teams — so security doesn't stop at the technology, but reaches every single employee.
Risks
IT security is more than a firewall.
Most successful attacks target people, not systems.
Phishing remains the most common attack vector
Without targeted security awareness training, any firewall is only as strong as the weakest click.
No visibility into risk
Without systematic risk assessment, vulnerabilities go undetected until it's too late.
Remote work expands the attack surface
Distributed teams without zero-trust principles open additional, often overlooked entry points.
Missing documentation for audits
Without a structured ISMS, every certification request or client audit becomes a scramble.
Services
What our IT security consulting covers.
From risk assessment to a lived security culture across your team.
Zero-Trust
Trust is earned, not assumed.
Identity-based access controls instead of network perimeters — built for hybrid and remote work models.
DLP & Endpoint
Preventing data loss before it happens.
Data-loss-prevention policies and endpoint protection that secure sensitive data where it actually gets processed.
Security Awareness
Your team as the first line of defense.
Phishing simulations and hands-on training that turn employees into a resilient human firewall.
Why it matters
Zero-Trust: trust is earned, not assumed.
Classic security models trust everything inside the corporate network. The moment teams work remotely, that perimeter becomes the weak point. Zero-trust instead verifies every single access — regardless of location.
- Identity-based access control instead of network perimeters
- Multi-factor authentication as the standard, not an option
- Least-privilege principle: only as much access as needed
- Continuous verification instead of a one-time login
References
Security consulting with a proven track record.
From automotive world premieres to certification-relevant audits.
TISAX® Security Consulting
Porsche
911 Spirit 70 · Global Commercial
Robust security concept for handling and transmitting sensitive visual data.
ISO 27001 Consulting
Rekorder
Film Production · Berlin
ISO 27001-based security audits and technical measures to protect sensitive project data.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about IT security consulting.
At what company size does IT security consulting make sense?
Even Series A startups benefit as soon as they handle sensitive client data — architecture firms with confidential client blueprints, creative studios with unreleased campaign material, or any company that wants to win enterprise tenders with a security-requirements section it currently cannot answer with confidence. There is no fixed headcount threshold; the trigger is what data you hold and who is asking about how you protect it. A short, no-obligation risk conversation is usually enough to tell whether formal consulting or just a few targeted fixes make sense at your current stage.
What's the difference between zero-trust and classic firewall security?
A classic firewall model trusts anything already inside the corporate network perimeter and mainly inspects traffic crossing the boundary — once a device or user is inside, access is often broad by default. Zero-trust assumes no device or user is automatically trustworthy regardless of location: every access request is verified based on identity, device posture, and context, whether it originates from the office network or a remote connection. For Apple fleets managed via Mosyle MDM, this translates concretely into per-device compliance checks, encrypted storage enforcement, and conditional access — access is granted per request, not once at login.
Do you offer one-off security audits without ongoing engagement?
Yes, risk assessments and security audits can be booked as standalone projects, independent of an ongoing consulting relationship.
Who is a good IT security consultant for a startup or creative business in Berlin?
A good fit combines a recognized security credential with hands-on operational experience — not just audit paperwork. JF Agency is led by a certified ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Auditor (TÜV) and TISAX® Information Security Consultant who has also served as Head of IT at real companies, and specializes specifically in Apple-first environments rather than generic, platform-agnostic IT security — relevant if your team runs primarily on Mac, iPhone, and iPad rather than Windows.
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