Cyber Defense Approach | SITS

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Organisations with critical processes – such as in energy supply, finance, industry, transport, healthcare or administration – are increasingly targeted by cyber attacks.

New attack patterns driven by AI, fragmented security landscapes, a shortage of skilled professionals, and rising regulatory pressure from ISO 27001, BSI basic protection, and directives like NIS2 and DORA are creating complex challenges for corporate cyber security:

  • Unclear security situation: Often, there is no overview of which areas are adequately protected and where action is needed.
  • Fragmented security landscapes: Numerous isolated tools create blind spots, increase complexity and lead to unnecessary false positives.
  • Long response times: Too much time often elapses between an attack and its detection – with consequences for business continuity and trust.
    Skills shortage: Experienced cyber security specialists are in short supply, internal teams are overloaded and costs are rising.
  • Skills shortage: Experienced cyber security specialists are in short supply, internal teams are overloaded and costs are rising.
  • New attack patterns: AI-driven threats are developing rapidly – traditional defence strategies are no longer sufficient.
  • High investment: Developing in-house solutions requires considerable budgets for technology, resources and expertise.

The complexity of challenges and risks highlights why a holistic approach to cyber defense is indispensable. We support you as a trusted partner: with over 700 experts, more than 20 years of experience, and over 2,000 protected organizations, we deliver tailored 360° Security Services – EU-based, GDPR-compliant, and aligned with NIS2 and DORA.

From protecting individual systems to achieving true resilience

The importance of a holistic cyber defence strategy and what it includes

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When security systems collaborate
Security solutions only deliver their full benefits when they work together. Individual tools provide data, but not a clear picture. The intelligent linking of technologies, processes and knowledge creates a strong security net that detects attacks faster and defends against them in a more targeted manner. You gain an overview, reduce effort and increase the actual value of your existing security investments.
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Responding quickly in complex IT environments
Modern infrastructures consist of a multitude of networked systems that are potentially vulnerable around the clock. A holistic detection and response approach ensures that threats are identified early and efficiently countered. Automated analyses, clear processes and experienced security teams enable incidents to be quickly assessed and damage minimised.
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Proactive Security with CTEM
Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) goes beyond traditional Vulnerability Management: attack paths are simulated to identify where threats can be most effectively interrupted. This provides clarity about your actual risk situation and enables the targeted prioritisation of protective measures. In addition, regular pentesting and intelligent supply chain analysis strengthen the overall view of potential attack surfaces – for proactive cyber defence.
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Stronger together through Cyber Security Intelligence
Effective cyber defence starts with knowledge – about threats and about your own behaviour. Threat intelligence provides you with up-to-date insights into attackers, tactics and vulnerabilities so that you can identify risks early on and defend against them in a targeted manner. At the same time, targeted security awareness promotes an attentive and security-conscious workforce that recognises threats before they cause damage. This creates a learning security culture in which data, processes and people work together to build resilience.
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Monitor, Detect & Respond
This approach stands for the continuous monitoring of IT systems, the rapid detection of security incidents and targeted responses to them. Modern technologies make it possible to identify suspicious activity in real time and initiate automated countermeasures. This stops attacks promptly and minimises damage. The close integration of analysis, automation, and human expertise creates an agile defence structure that not only detects threats but also proactively counters them.
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Stability through Compliance & Governance
Effective cyber defence is the result of many forces working together. Compliance and governance provide the strategic framework in which exposure management, cyber security intelligence, and monitor, detect and respond interlock. Clear guidelines, transparent processes and regular audits ensure that security measures are not only effective but also compliant. This transforms individual protection mechanisms into a coordinated system – the backbone of a resilient Cyber Defence Center.

Your powerful Cyber Defence System

Greater resilience, clear compliance, comprehensive defence.

A reliable, holistic and compliant Cyber Defence System consists of four pillars. Together, they protect your critical processes, meet NIS2 and DORA requirements and help you remain operational at all times – thanks to an integrated security architecture consisting of proactive and reactive modules.

Compliance & Governance

Legally compliant and future-proof
Our consulting services provide companies with comprehensive and reliable support in meeting requirements such as ISO 27001, KRITIS, TISAX, NIS2 and DORA. At the same time, risks are controlled and contingency plans established to ensure that business processes remain stable even in an emergency.

Our services include:

  • ISMS & BCM implementation: From kick-off workshops to ongoing support – comprehensive implementation of information security and business continuity
  • Continuous compliance checks: Monthly reports, prioritised recommendations and certification preparation
  • Cyber Risk Management: Lean processes for emergency and crisis management ensure rapid response times

Monitor, Detect & Respond

Neutralise threats in real time
Our Monitor, Detect & Respond services secure your IT and OT environments around the clock. Our analysts continuously monitor systems, isolate threats at an early stage and respond immediately and reliably in the event of an emergency.

Our services include:

  • Managed XDR & SIEM: Holistic detection and isolation of attacks across endpoints, networks, cloud and IoT.
  • 24/7 SOC & Incident Response: Continuous monitoring, analysis and rapid response – day and night.
  • Effective incident handling: From phishing to ransomware – threats are analysed, contained and permanently eliminated.

Continuous Exposure Management

Identify security gaps, minimise risks
Our CTEM services give you full transparency over your attack surfaces and reliably secure critical systems. Risks are continuously identified, assessed and remedied.

Our range of services includes:

  • Continuous Threat Exposure Management: Continuously monitor your IT environment, identify vulnerabilities and ward off threats in real time.
  • Professional penetration Testing: Simulate realistic attacks, uncover hidden weaknesses and harden systems in the long term.
  • Supply chain Intelligence: Monitor dependencies and third parties, reveal risks in the supply chain and ensure compliance.

Cyber Security Intelligence

Knowledge is the strongest weapon against cyber threats
Cyber Security Intelligence gives you insights into current and potential threats before they can cause damage. Continuous data collection, analysis and evaluation provide you with specific recommendations for action.

Our services include:

  • CTI Reports & IOC Feeds: Weekly updates on new attack patterns, malware and vulnerabilities.
  • Attack Surface Monitoring: Identify, monitor and secure digital attack surfaces – from the dark web to your internal network.
  • Phishing Defense & Cyber Readiness: Empower employees to recognise, report and actively counter attacks.
  • Takedown Service: Support in removing phishing sites, fake social media accounts or other abusive content.

Stop waiting for the next attack.
Together, we will develop your Cyber Defence Strategy: tailor-made, scalable and legally compliant.
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Frequently Asked Questions

The most important answers about AI in Cyber Defense

SITS combines technical, organisational, and strategic measures to provide companies with lasting protection against digital threats.

For organisations of all sizes that want to strengthen their IT security and/or meet regulatory requirements such as DORA or NIS2.

Yes, we support you in all phases of the strategy, from conception to implementation and operation, and, if desired, we can also take on complete responsibility, so that implementation is possible even without an internal IT security team.

Our focus lies on integrating Cyber Defence into daily operations – not just on isolated measures.

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