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  • Success Story

Making Cybersecurity Part of Corporate Strategy: Magura and Axsos Establish a Future-Proof ISMS

Client: Gustav Magenwirth GmbH (Magura) Industry: Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Services: Cybersecurity and Digital Security

Gustav Magenwirth GmbH (Magura) is a leading manufacturer of high-performance bicycle brakes and components. The company is part of the Magenwirth Technologies Group and operates a major joint venture with Bosch. In addition to its production facilities in Germany and Portugal, Magura operates internationally. The partnership with a company of Bosch’s stature placed high demands on IT security. Axsos supported Magura in the development and implementation of a cloud-based information security management system (ISMS) and in achieving successful TISAX certification.

  • The Challenge

Increasing compliance requirements and IT security that was no longer sufficient

TISAX requirements and the Bosch partnership make a professional ISMS essential

As an internationally active company in partnership with Bosch, Magura faced the need to fundamentally overhaul its IT security. In light of rising requirements, the existing security measures were no longer sufficient, particularly with regard to the required TISAX certification and increasing compliance obligations.

What was missing was a well-designed information security management system (ISMS) that integrates seamlessly into day-to-day operations, defines clear processes, and fosters a comprehensive understanding of security throughout the company. Without such a system, it was virtually impossible to ensure the robustness of audits, partnerships with Tier 1 companies, and sustainable corporate governance.

  • The Solution

Cloud-based ISMS with a security awareness program and an audit-ready process structure

Thinking About Technology, Organization, and People as a Whole

Axsos worked with Magura to develop a customized, cloud-based ISMS that goes beyond mere documentation. Together, they analyzed security requirements, established clear structures, and designed all processes to be practical for day-to-day operations and audit-ready.

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Cloud-Based ISMS

The cloud-based ISMS was built specifically to meet Magura's requirements. It is practical, scalable, and covers all relevant security requirements.

02

Awareness Program

In addition to the technical implementation, a comprehensive security awareness program was established to specifically prepare employees for current risks and foster a new security culture within the company.

03

Simulated Phishing Attacks

Regular training sessions and simulated phishing attacks continuously test and sharpen the workforce's security awareness. As a result, IT security becomes an integral part of daily practice.

04

Emergency Manuals and Audit Documents

Interactive workshops resulted in the creation of emergency response manuals and audit documents that are precisely tailored to the requirements of TISAX certification. The system was supported by specific KPIs.

  • The Implementation

ISMS implementation in 8 to 9 months, while business operations continue as usual

Workshops, KPI support, and a phased rollout without disrupting operations

The project was implemented in just 8 to 9 months, while day-to-day operations continued. Interactive workshops were used to develop emergency manuals and audit documents that are precisely tailored to the requirements of TISAX certification.

The new ISMS was systematically implemented and backed by specific KPIs to make progress measurable and enable continuous improvement. Axsos supported not only the technical implementation but also the organizational integration of the system, ensuring that IT security becomes second nature throughout the entire company.

  • Project Successes

TISAX Certification Achieved, Safety Culture Embedded, Collaboration Continued

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ISMS in 8 to 9 months

Full ISMS implementation within 8 to 9 months, while business operations continue as usual.

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Cultural Change Through Security Awareness

A sustainable security awareness program has embedded security awareness throughout the entire company.

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TISAX Certification Successful

The TISAX certification process has been successfully completed and serves as the foundation for strong partnerships.

  • The Conclusion

IT Security as Part of a Company’s Approach: Efficient, Practical, and Future-Proof

Axsos: A Reliable Partner for Sustainable Cybersecurity Strategies

With Axsos, Magura has not only implemented an ISMS but has also sparked a genuine transformation. Today, IT security is no longer just a formality but an integral part of the company’s culture—efficient, practical, and future-proof.

The collaboration continues: For a security strategy that grows with your business. This project exemplifies how Axsos not only provides technical solutions but also helps companies understand security as a strategic resource and integrate it into their long-term operations.

“In Axsos, we’ve found a partner that thinks outside the box. Their solutions are concrete, practical, and sustainable, and they help not only in our day-to-day work but also beyond.”

Peter Kromer, Head of IT at Magura

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Jamil Isayyed

Jamil is an experienced digital process professional, has a rich international background in the information technology and services industry spanning Germany, Greece and Palestine. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and a Scrum Master certification from the Scrum Alliance with a focus on Computer Software Engineering. Jamil is passionate about leading and building high-performance teams that deliver exceptional experiences and create valuable opportunities for clients. In addition to his main role, he is the Director of Axsos Academy GmbH. In this role, he leads a dynamic German-Palestinian bootcamp designed to help young people enter the IT market and build a successful career.

Bernd Length

Bernd Länge has been working in the IT industry for over 20 years and advises clients and interested parties on cyber security issues as well as on the development and implementation of information security management and data protection. In this role, he acts as an external data protection and information security officer for clients. It is important to him to take a pragmatic approach and work closely with clients, partners and vendors to ensure that clients' enterprise security is up to date.

Martin Müller

As a technology enthusiast and committed leader, he has been helping companies in the IT sector to shape the future of work for over 20 years. Thanks to his quick thinking and ability to develop effective solutions, he is able to formulate a clear vision of what our future way of working will look like. Step by step, he overcomes challenges and drives us forward into the future. However, he does not accomplish these tasks alone. He has a competent team that he trusts completely and can rely on. Together they overcome every hurdle! Through positive, critical thinking, the second-best solution often leads to incremental success - after all, even an empire wasn't built in a day. This approach makes him unique in his role and he looks forward to working with you on the path to the future.

Rolf Stephan

His enthusiasm for information technology led Rolf to study computer science and graduate from the University of Karlsruhe, now the KIT / Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. Rolf has been working in the IT sector ever since and knows the industry inside out - both nationally and internationally. For more than 25 years, he has focused on international cooperation between experts across all cultures. He also pursued this approach in the first company he founded, AD Solutions AG, which quickly developed into a renowned international IT service provider with several branches in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and the USA. Rolf Stephan has been General Manager since 2010 and CEO of AXON IVY AG, headquartered in Switzerland, since 2021. He has been an investor, shareholder and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Axsos AG since 2009.

Frank Müller

Frank is a passionate IT expert and visionary entrepreneur. He loves and believes in peace and freedom. For him, these values are more than just words. They are the result of great awareness, responsibility and a solid foundation. His foundation is his faith in Jesus and his unconditional love for people. Frank builds his great visions on this foundation, such as his commitment to peace in the Holy Land. He is not afraid to realize creative and unconventional ideas, such as founding a medium-sized company that spans four countries and cultures and offers its employees a great deal of freedom. Founding a bootcamp academy in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic is certainly one of these ventures. Through these efforts, Frank creates new innovations and added value for his customers and the people who travel with him. With more than 32 years of IT experience and 15 years as an entrepreneur, Frank helps other entrepreneurs focus on their core business and translate their needs into technology opportunities and implementations. His team and he can translate these requirements into a customized IT strategy, processes and technologies. Frank always has a heart for the people he supports and wants to encourage them to break new ground and develop their potential. Frank is open to exchanging ideas with people who see values not as CSR or marketing chatter, but as the basis of their actions. He seeks contact with people who want to change the world for the better. He also welcomes those who are looking for support from him or his team on their journey into the cloud, digitalization or the use of AI.