IT risk is a management responsibility and should be managed with the same discipline as financial risk. Yet many organisations experience a gap between IT’s technical view of risk and management’s financial and strategic perspective, creating important blind spots. 

How we help

We help organisations gain a clear overview of IT, security and compliance while bridging the gap between IT and the business. We translate IT risks into tangible business consequences, integrate them into the organisation’s overall risk profile and give management a stronger basis for decision-making. 

At the same time, we help reduce risk and demonstrate effective internal controls – both internally and to customers, business partners and regulators. 

Whether you are responding to specific requirements or want to stay ahead of emerging risks, we take your business as our starting point and turn complex requirements into practical solutions that create real value. 

Understanding IT risk from a business perspective 

Many organisations experience a gap between the technical risk perspective of the IT function and the financial and strategic information used by management to make decisions. This creates blind spots. 

We help bridge this gap by translating technical risks into business consequences, integrating them into your overall risk management framework and strengthening the basis for management decisions. 

This can include: 

  • IT risk assessments that support broader business and going-concern considerations 
  • Governance structures that strengthen internal controls 
  • Compliance initiatives with demonstrable impact 
  • Management reporting on critical IT risks 
  • Prioritisation of initiatives based on risk and business value 

Services

Prepare efficiently for an ISAE 3000 or ISAE 3402 assurance engagement. 

Many organisations know they need an ISAE 3000 or ISAE 3402 report – but fewer know exactly what is required. Because we also perform ISAE assurance engagements, we understand the process and evidence requirements from the auditor’s perspective. This enables focused and efficient preparation. 

We help you identify gaps, establish the necessary controls and documentation, and structure the process so that you are well prepared for the assurance engagement, reducing unnecessary costs and delays. 

Specifically, we help you: 

  • Define the scope and requirements 
  • Identify gaps in your current setup 
  • Establish appropriate controls and documentation 
  • Structure the process leading up to the assurance engagement 

The result: A faster, more efficient and less resource-intensive assurance process. 

Any advisory services and any subsequent assurance engagement are planned in accordance with the applicable auditor independence requirements. 

Gain a clear understanding of your current maturity level – and a practical plan for what comes next. 

We perform structured maturity assessments in areas including: 

  • ISO 27001/27002 
  • GDPR 
  • NIS2 
  • DORA 
  • AI Act 
  • Cyber Resilience Act 

A maturity assessment provides: 

  • Insight into your current maturity level 
  • Identification of risks and gaps 
  • Prioritised recommendations 
  • A clear and actionable roadmap 

The result is a stronger basis for decision-making, helping you prioritise initiatives and allocate resources where they create the greatest value. 

Gain control of critical third-party suppliers without building a resource-intensive internal function. 

Most organisations today rely on external suppliers for critical IT services and processes. Without a structured approach, this can increase operational, security and compliance risk for the business and its customers. 

We establish and operate vendor management as a practical and scalable service. This includes identifying critical suppliers, performing risk assessments, defining requirements, carrying out ongoing monitoring and maintaining documentation. We also review suppliers’ ISAE reports, helping you gain meaningful insight into their controls and associated risks. 

Specifically, we help you: 

  • Identify critical suppliers 
  • Assess risks and dependencies 
  • Establish requirements and structured follow-up 
  • Maintain documentation that supports oversight and compliance 

The result: Better risk management, a stronger basis for prioritising and addressing risks, improved compliance and more internal capacity for your core business. 

Alexander Petersen
IT Audit l Head of IT Risk & Compliance
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Andreas Moos
IT Audit l Head of IT Risk Assurance
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Why clients choose RSM 

We combine assurance expertise with a strong understanding of technology and business risk. 

We work closely with our clients and quickly develop an understanding of their business and the requirements they face. This means that we do more than assess controls – we understand how they work in practice. 

Our approach is simple: we create solutions that deliver real value – not documentation for documentation’s sake. 

All our advisers have at least five years’ experience in IT security and assurance engagements. You therefore work with experienced professionals who can translate complex requirements into practical and actionable solutions. 

In practice, this means: 

  • Focus on business value – not documentation for its own sake 
  • A pragmatic approach to complex requirements 
  • Close collaboration and clear, actionable recommendations 
  • Technical expertise combined with business understanding 
  • Solutions that are practical to operate and maintain 
  • Solutions tailored to your organisation and operating environment 

Not sure where to start? 

We start with a no-obligation discussion to help you understand your current position, prioritise your initiatives and establish a clear plan for moving forward.