IT & Cloud Security

Security, that grows with your business — pragmatic, verifiable and integrated

We design, assess and improve your IT and cloud security. Not as an after-the-fact checklist, but as an integral part of your architecture, infrastructure and development processes. Pragmatic rather than paranoid. Verifiable rather than just a sense of security.

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Do you ask yourself these questions too?

Do you know how secure your systems really are — or are you just hoping they’re okay?
Are you due to undergo NIS2, ISO 27001 or another certification process, and you don’t know where to start?
Is your team developing securely — or is security just tacked on at the end?
Who is responsible for security in your cloud setup — and what principles do they follow?
Do you have a plan in place in case a security incident occurs tomorrow?
Do your customers or investors require security certificates that you are not yet able to provide?

Here’s what you get from MPOWR IT

Security by Design instead of Security by Surprise

We integrate security into architecture, development and operations — right from the start, not as an afterthought.

Pragmatic risk assessment

Not every risk is equally critical. We prioritise based on actual business impact, so that you can allocate your resources where they will have the greatest effect.

Proven safety

Automated security scans in the pipeline, documented measures and proof of compliance. Security that you can demonstrate to your customers, investors and auditors.

Cloud security with substance

Not just another generic cloud security white paper, but practical advice on hardening your specific setup — IAM, networking, secrets, encryption.

Compliance without excessive red tape

We help you implement regulatory requirements (NIS2, ISO 27001, GDPR) in a pragmatic way — with a level of effort that suits your size and risk profile.

Hands-on approach and empowerment rather than dependence

We don’t write security strategies just to file away. We work with your team on real infrastructure and real code. The aim: for your team to make future security decisions independently.

Our service packages

Security Assessment & Review

Analysis of your current security situation: identifying vulnerabilities, assessing risks, and devising specific measures.

Security analysis of architecture, infrastructure, code and processes
Threat modelling: Where are your critical vulnerabilities?
Assessment of access control, secrets management and network segmentation
Outcome: Security report setting out prioritised areas for action and quick wins

Secure Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

Integrate security into the development process — not as a final checkpoint, but as an integral part of every sprint.

Security by design: making architectural decisions with security in mind
Automated security scans in the CI/CD pipeline (SAST, DAST, dependency scanning)
Secure code reviews and security patterns for your team
Result: Security becomes part of the development culture, rather than a hindrance

Cloud Security & Hardening

Securing your cloud infrastructure — whether it’s AWS, Azure, GCP or a hybrid setup.

Cloud Security Posture Assessment: How secure is your cloud setup really?
Identity & Access Management (IAM): The principle of least privilege is consistently implemented
Network segmentation, encryption and secrets management
Infrastructure-as-Code-Security: Security checks in Terraform, Pulumi & Co.
Result: A cloud setup that not only works but is also secure

Compliance & Regulatory Affairs

Support with implementing regulatory requirements — a pragmatic approach tailored to your actual needs.

NIS2 / KRITIS: Gap analysis and implementation support
ISO 27001: Preparing for certification, establishing the ISMS
GDPR / Data Protection: Technical measures (encryption, pseudonymisation, data retention)
SOC 2: Controls and evidence for your clients
The result: compliance that can be demonstrated — not just on paper

Incident response & Preparedness

Have a plan in place before things go wrong — and be ready to act when they do.

Incident Response Plan: Who does what when things go wrong?
Runbooks for typical security scenarios
Tabletop exercises: Running through incident scenarios before they become reality
Logging and Forensic Readiness: Capturing the right data before you need it
Result: Your team knows what to do in an emergency — and doesn’t waste any time

Security mentoring for the team

Hands-on support for your developers and operations staff: pair programming, reviews and knowledge transfer on security topics.

Security awareness that goes beyond compulsory training
Empowering the team to make independent security decisions
Establishing threat modelling as a team skill
Aim: independence, not dependence

How we work

Step 1: Assessment & Discovery

We gain a clear picture of your current security situation. To do this, we analyse your architecture, infrastructure, code and processes, speak to the team and identify risks, vulnerabilities and specific areas for action.

Step 2: Security strategy & action plan

Based on the assessment, we work together to develop the appropriate security measures, prioritise them according to risk and effort, and identify quick wins and long-term improvements.

Step 3: Implementation & Empowering the team

We actively support your team throughout the implementation process: through pair programming, reference implementations, security reviews and ongoing knowledge transfer. Until the new practices are firmly established, the team can think about security independently.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does this differ from your security package in IT strategy consultancy?

IT strategy consultancy provides the strategic framework: Which security strategy is right for your business? Which compliance requirements are relevant? Our security services here delve into the operational details: How do we harden your systems in practical terms? How do we integrate security into your pipelines? The strategy sets the direction; operational security puts it into practice.

Do we need an IT strategy before we tackle security?

No. Often, a specific security issue or a regulatory requirement is the starting point. If this reveals a need for strategic clarification, we address it.

Do you also carry out penetration testing?

We focus on security architecture, processes and capacity building. For traditional penetration testing, we work with specialist partners where necessary. What we do: threat modelling, security reviews, automated scans and hardening — in other words, the groundwork that ensures a penetration test uncovers as little as possible.

Which compliance frameworks do you cover?

Primarily NIS2/KRITIS, ISO 27001, GDPR and SOC 2. For other frameworks (PCI DSS, HIPAA, etc.), we will assess during the initial consultation whether we are the right fit.

How long does a typical engagement last?

A security assessment typically takes 1–3 weeks. Compliance preparation (e.g. ISO 27001) takes several months. SDLC integration and security mentoring are ongoing engagements. We will clarify the specific timeframe during the initial consultation.