External Information Security Officer (ISO)

Every company needs someone to keep a close eye on information security — the Information Security Officer (ISO). Especially today, with rising threats like data loss, cyberattacks, and security breaches, a structured approach to security has become essential.

The size and setup of your company determine whether the ISO role becomes an additional task for an existing employee or a dedicated position with defined responsibilities. Alternatively, you can delegate this task to external professionals. That’s exactly what InShield Consulting offers with its “External ISO” service.

What does an ISO do, and why is this important for TISAX?

An Information Security Officer takes charge of planning, implementing, monitoring, and improving all security-related measures. These include risk assessments, internal policies, awareness training, incident response, and ongoing development of the Information Security Management System (ISMS).

Legally, only companies within “critical infrastructure” — like energy providers or hospitals — are currently required to appoint an ISO. However, if you choose TISAX as the basis for cooperation with business partners, appointing an ISO becomes practically unavoidable. Without a well-structured security organization, it’s nearly impossible to meet the VDA ISA questionnaire requirements — the core of every TISAX certification.

An external ISO from InShield Consulting not only brings technical expertise and industry insight but also offers the independence needed to review and improve your processes critically and effectively.

Framework Conditions

Minimum contract duration: 12 months.
Services are tailored individually and aligned with your specific needs and current maturity level.