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Digital sovereignty and protection against cyber attacks.
IT security for infrastructures, data and digital identities.

About secunet

secunet is Germany's leading cybersecurity company. In an increasingly networked world, the company uses a combination of products and consulting to ensure resilient digital infrastructures and the highest possible level of protection for data, applications and digital identities. secunet specializes in areas where there are special security requirements - such as cloud, IIoT, eGovernment, KRITIS, industry and eHealth. With secunet's security solutions, companies can comply with the highest security standards in digitalization projects and thus drive their digital transformation forward.

Over 1,000 experts strengthen the digital sovereignty of governments, companies and society. Its customers include federal ministries, more than 20 DAX-listed companies and other national and international organizations. The company was founded in 1997. It is listed on the SDAX and generated sales of 393.7 million euros in 2023.

secunet is an IT security partner of the Federal Republic of Germany and a partner of the Alliance for Cyber Security.

Product and function overview

secunet monitor KRITIS is the passive and non-reactive monitoring solution for signature-based attack detection at network and system level (NIDS and SIEM functionality). It fulfills the requirements of the IT Security Act 2.0 and the future law implementing the NIS-2 directive, especially for KRITIS system operators.

  • Implementation of all technical MANDATORY requirements of the guidance for compliance with the IT Security Act 2.0
  • Signature-based attack detection at network level (NIDS)
  • Aggregation and analysis of log data at system level
  • Passive and non-reactive system for IT & OT
  • Modular, easy to use and cost-efficient
  • Ready for installation and operation in airgapped environments
  • Transparent changelog for secure documentation
  • Supports reporting of security incidents to the BSI
  • Global Whitelisting
  • System components: Sensor(s) and core

Use scenarios

secunet monitor KRITIS is targeted at all companies and providers that are considered critical infrastructures according to the BSI Critical Infrastructure Ordinance (BSI-KritisV) and are therefore obliged to comply with the IT Security Act 2.0.
Due to increasing risks in all IT and OT areas, secunet monitor KRITIS is also a useful security monitoring solution for other industrial companies and other institutions. The attack detection system is designed for IT administrators, SOC service providers and security officers as well as for C-level positions.

Target market KRITIS according to IT Security Act 2.0 and EU NIS-2:

  • Energy (electricity, gas, oil/fuel, district heating)
  • Traffic and transportation
  • Healthcare
  • Production, processing and distribution of
    food
  • Waste management
  • Drinking water
  • Waste water

Additional / further target markets according to NIS-2*:

  • Provider of digital services
  • Postal and courier services
  • Production, manufacture and trade in chemical substances
  • Manufacturing / production of goods

    *Status March 2024: No claim to completeness of the sector mapping in accordance with regulatory requirements. The overview only contains selected sectors that are primarily relevant for secunet monitor KRITIS sales.

    Unique selling points

    Over 25 years of experience in the CyberSecurity sector

    IT security partner of the Federal Republic of Germany - seal of quality in cooperation with partners and customers

    CyberSecurity "Made in Germany" for the highest security requirements in digitalization projects

    Holistic CyberSecurity approach - consulting, product expertise and partner network from a single source

    Access to customers in private and public sectors

    Access to KRITIS customers: years of experience in working with KRITIS companies

      Vendor support

      • Software maintenance, repair and support services:
        - Installation / Integration
        - System configuration
        - SIEM configuration
        - Troubleshooting
      • 3rd level support
      • Order processing for the development of specific solution components
      • Implementation of proof of concept for partners/end customers
      • Update and upgrade service
      • Technical training
      • Sales training
      • Technical consulting

      Certifications

      • IT security partner of the Federal Republic of Germany
      • Close cooperation with the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) and the Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI).
      • secunet is a BSI-certified security service provider for information security consulting and auditing, penetration testing and incident handling and operates an independent, accredited test laboratory for IT conformity.
      • secunet is certified according to ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 27001 and according to TISAX® for selected locations.
      • secunet is subject to the confidentiality supervision of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy.

      Impact of the technology

      With secunet monitor KRITIS, secunet specifically addresses the requirements of the BSI orientation guide SzA on the IT Security Act 2.0. secunet's contribution to the protection of modern IT/OT systems is an innovative and reliable solution that is scalable, easy to integrate, simple to operate and modular, so that it can also be expanded to meet future regulatory requirements (e.g. the national implementation of the NIS2 directive).

      Licensing

      secunet monitor KRITIS is a software product for which secunet grants rights of use for a limited period of time, combined with the provision of an update and upgrade service as well as 3rd level support services:

      • Core license
      • Sensor license

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      Further Informations:

      For more information, visit
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      www.secunet.com