IT Security Consulting Berlin

Keeping your data secure, wherever your team works. We set up access controls that check every request instead of trusting anyone already on the network, run risk assessments, and train your team — so security isn't just a technical setting, but something everyone actually practices.

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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 written, structured security management system, every certification request or client audit becomes a scramble.

Services

What our IT security consulting covers.

From risk assessment to a security culture your whole team actually practices.

Risk Management

Continuous risk assessment.

Systematically classifying what data and systems matter most, and analyzing the risks to them, as the foundation for every security decision.

Zero-Trust

Trust is earned, not assumed.

Access is checked by identity and device, not by whether you're already inside the office network — built for hybrid and remote teams.

Data Protection

Preventing data loss before it happens.

Policies and endpoint protection that stop sensitive data from leaving your company by accident, at the point where it actually gets used.

Security Awareness

Your team, trained to notice when something is wrong.

Simulated phishing emails and hands-on training that make employees your first line of defense, not your weakest point.

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 small, early-stage companies 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 larger contracts with a security-requirements section it currently can't answer with confidence. There is no fixed headcount threshold; the trigger is what data you hold and who is asking how you protect it. A short, no-obligation conversation is usually enough to tell whether formal consulting or just a few targeted fixes make sense for you right now.

What's the difference between zero-trust and a classic firewall?

A classic firewall trusts anything already inside the company network — once a device or person is in, access tends to be broad by default. Zero-trust doesn't automatically trust anyone, regardless of whether they're in the office or working remotely: every request to access data is checked again, based on who's asking, what device they're using, and whether that device meets your security requirements. For Apple fleets managed through Mosyle MDM, that means each device is checked for compliance (encryption on, up to date, not jailbroken) before it's allowed access — not just once at login, but continuously.

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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