ICS - Informatik Consulting Systems

ICS - Informatik Consulting Systems

Speciality: IT, OT, and Physical Penetration Testing

Stuttgart, Germany 105 employees
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[01] About

German IT services and consulting company founded in 1966 with 59 employees (+7.1% YoY growth), specializing in functional safety, IT/OT security, and risk management for critical sectors. Offers penetration testing, Red Team assessments, and offensive security services, with a focus on realistic, customizable security evaluations.

THINK SAFE. THINK ICS. Sicherheit beginnt im System. ICS ist mit rund 60 Jahren Erfahrung Partner für Funktionale Sicherheit, IT/OT-Security und ganzheitliches Risikomanagement in sicherheitskritischen Branchen – von Bahn und Energie über Industrie bis Automotive. Unsere Stärke: die Entwicklung maßgeschneiderter Softwarelösungen mit „Security by Design“ – über den gesamten Systemlebenszyklus hinweg. Was wir tun – präzise, pragmatisch, partnerschaftlich: - Funktionale Sicherheit: Entwicklung und Absicherung sicherheitsrelevanter Systeme – normgerecht, nachvollziehbar und langzeitstabil - IT-/OT-Security: Schutz komplexer Infrastrukturen durch Architekturanalyse, Penetration Testing und Security Engineering - Risikomanagement mit SECIRA: Automatisierte, kontinuierliche Risikoanalysen – konform zu IEC 62443, NIS2 und CRA - Individuelle Softwareentwicklung: Passgenaue Lösungen für komplexe Systeme – ob Embedded, Cloud oder hybrid - Security by Design: Integrierte Sicherheitskonzepte – frühzeitig, systematisch und nachvollziehbar dokumentiert Wie wir arbeiten: - Interdisziplinär und normenkonform - Engineering-basiert, nicht toolgetrieben - Lösungsorientiert und auditfest - Mit einer Leidenschaft für Sicherheit und Präzision Karriere bei ICS – Technik mit Sinn, Team mit Haltung. Bei ICS arbeiten Menschen, die Verantwortung übernehmen – für sichere Systeme, für gute Zusammenarbeit und für ihre persönliche Entwicklung. Egal ob Berufseinstieg oder nächste Karrierestufe: Wir begleiten dich mit einer gründlichen Einarbeitung, individuellen Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten und einem Team, das zusammenhält. Das erwartet dich bei uns: - Strukturierte Onboarding-Programme - Persönliche Förderung statt Gießkanne - Respektvolles Miteinander auf Augenhöhe - Projekte, die nicht nur technisch, sondern auch gesellschaftlich relevant sind Impressum: https://www.think-ics.com/impressum/
[02] Services
Provides Functional Safety
IT/OT Security
Penetration Testing
Holistic Risk Management
Software And System Development
Compliance Consulting
Security Training Services.
[03] Certifications
IEC 62443
CENELEC TS 50701
ISO 9001

ISO 9001 and Cybersecurity/IT


Origin


ISO 9001 is a quality management system standard developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), first published in 1987. However, it's important to note that ISO 9001 itself is not a cybersecurity or IT-specific certification—it's a general quality management standard applicable to any industry. For cybersecurity and IT specifically, ISO created ISO/IEC 27001 in 2005, which focuses on information security management systems. ISO 9001 was created to establish consistent quality management practices across organizations worldwide, while ISO/IEC 27001 was developed to address the growing need for standardized information security controls.


Industry Value


ISO 9001 is valued across industries for demonstrating an organization's commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement, which can indirectly support IT operations. For actual cybersecurity and IT security certification, ISO/IEC 27001 is the recognized standard, valued because it provides a systematic approach to managing sensitive information, demonstrates due diligence to clients and stakeholders, and is often required for government contracts or business partnerships. ISO/IEC 27001 certification signals that an organization has implemented internationally recognized security controls and risk management processes, making it essential for building trust in an increasingly security-conscious business environment.
ISO 27001

ISO 27001: Information Security Management Certification


Origin


ISO 27001 was developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), and was first published in 2005. It evolved from the British Standard BS 7799-2, which was created in the late 1990s. The standard was developed in response to the growing need for organizations to systematically manage and protect sensitive information in an increasingly digital business environment. ISO 27001 has since been revised, with major updates released in 2013 and 2022 to address evolving cybersecurity threats and best practices.


Industry Value and Importance


ISO 27001 is globally recognized as the leading standard for information security management systems (ISMS) and is valued for providing a systematic, risk-based approach to protecting sensitive data. Organizations that achieve ISO 27001 certification demonstrate to clients, partners, and regulators that they have implemented comprehensive security controls and are committed to maintaining confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information. The certification is particularly important for organizations handling sensitive data, as it helps meet regulatory compliance requirements, reduces security incidents, builds customer trust, and often provides a competitive advantage in procurement processes where information security assurance is required.
[05] Notable Clients
  • Deutsche Bahn
  • Siemens
  • Hitachi
  • Cargoline
  • DRK (Deutsches Rotes Kreuz)
  • Alstom
  • Sconrail
  • Almig
  • Netcare
  • SCS
  • Schluchseewerk