Nutrition - ISMS according to ISO 27001 and B3S for the food industry
Your path to secure and efficient compliance
The food industry and food trade are essential pillars of our society. As critical infrastructures (KRITIS), they are subject to increasing requirements from the IT Security Act (including the IT Security Act 2.0) and the Kritis Regulation, which require IT systems to be fully secured. An information security management system (ISMS) in accordance with ISO 27001 and the industry-specific security standards(B3S Food Industry and B3S Food Trade) provide the ideal framework for effectively minimizing cyber risks and complying with legal requirements.
Why an ISMS is essential for the food industry
Protection of critical processes
- As a company in the food sector, you have a special responsibility for supplying the population. A cyberattack or a prolonged IT outage could directly jeopardize the food supply. An ISMS in accordance with ISO 27001 ensures the continuous availability and integrity of your IT systems and protects sensitive data along the entire food supply chain.
Compliance with legal requirements
- IT Security Act / KRITIS Regulation: If you operate IT systems above the defined thresholds, you must comply with certain security standards.
- Industry-specific standard B3S: Together with industry associations, the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) has developed the B3S for the specific requirements of the food industry. This enables precise implementation of legal requirements.
- Synergy with GDPR: An ISMS can be seamlessly combined with data protection requirements (e.g. GDPR), allowing you to strengthen your compliance while reducing process costs.
Competitive advantage and trust bonus
- A demonstrably high level of IT security strengthens the trust of customers, partners and authorities. ISO 27001 certification and compliance with the B3S standard signal professionalism and reliability – an important advantage in the highly competitive food market.
B3S for the food industry: What is special about it?
Specific recommendations for action: Unlike more general standards such as ISO 27001, B3S specifically addresses typical weak points and sources of risk in food production and processing.
- Seamless integration: Companies with an existing ISMS in accordance with ISO 27001 can simply add the B3S to fulfill the IT security law requirements for KRITIS operators.
The B3S Food Industry is an industry-specific security standard recognized by the BSI that is precisely tailored to the requirements of producers, suppliers and retailers in the food sector.
- Seamless integration: Companies with an existing ISMS in accordance with ISO 27001 can simply add the B3S to fulfill the IT security law requirements for KRITIS operators.
Business continuity management (BCM) for emergencies
In addition to the ISMS, business continuity management (BCM) is crucial. A well-founded BCM ensures that companies remain capable of acting in the event of IT disruptions, supply chain bottlenecks or pandemics.
- Risk assessment: Regular tests and simulations help to identify critical weak points at an early stage.
- Recovery plans: A structured emergency plan minimizes downtime and protects valuable resources.
- Central crisis management: Interlocking with the ISMS ensures that technical and organizational measures are optimally interlinked.
Your advantages at a glance
What our customers say
In summary, we are very satisfied with the performance of QSEC and will continue to develop and use the software intensively in the future. The manufacturer of the software, Nexis GRC, is a reliable partner for us, always providing us with the best possible support thanks to its decades of experience in implementing global GRC and ISMS projects.
In the end, QSEC was convincing in the cost-benefit analysis and in terms of scalability as a single-source tool. QSEC supports the dissemination of a uniform understanding of processes. The system acts as a central platform in which all business processes are recorded.
In Nexis GRC, we have found a partner that speaks our "language" and responds openly to our requirements and ideas. The partnership with Nexis GRC has convinced me throughout the entire duration of the collaboration.
Auditing our infrastructure has become much easier and more efficient with the support of QSEC. Based on the auditors' positive assessment of the system's performance, we will continue to expand QSEC in line with our requirements.
The methods and processes already integrated in the standard QSEC have significantly supported us in the professional development and operation of our information security management system. The maturity assessment and development enable us to continuously operate, monitor and further develop our Techem ISMS with QSEC in a resource-saving manner.
ISMS, GRC and data protection software QSEC:
How QSEC can support you
With QSEC, you use a fully integrated solution that combines all aspects of information security, data protection and BCM centrally:
- ISMS functions in accordance with ISO 27001: structured risk management, documentation and continuous improvement.
- Compliance with B3S: The industry-specific requirements of the food industry and food trade are integrated into QSEC and can be implemented in a targeted manner.
- GDPR compliance: The parallel mapping of data protection processes avoids redundancies and saves resources.
- Easy to use: Intuitive workflows, wizards and automated task distribution make it easier for experts and specialist departments to use.
Selected success stories
DSW21 on the successful introduction of an Information Security Management System (ISMS) with QSEC
Cancom on the global introduction of an Information Security Management System (ISMS) in accordance with ISO/IEC 27001 with QSEC
Techem on the challenges and experiences in information security and risk management with QSEC
Harzklinikum Dorothea Christiane Erxleben on software-supported security management in accordance with B3S Health, ISO 27001 and GDPR with QSEC
HanseMerkur on the development of a holistic management system taking into account the insurance law aspects according to VAIT
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