BSI IT Baseline Protection Check: Assess Your Company's IT Security
Evaluate your IT security posture against BSI baseline protection standards in just a few minutes — free and without obligation.
What is the BSI IT Baseline Protection Check?
The BSI IT Baseline Protection Check evaluates your organization's IT security posture against BSI Standards 200-1 and 200-2. You receive a maturity assessment and actionable recommendations to improve your information security.
Based on BSI Standards 200-1 and 200-2
3 protection levels: Basic, Standard, High
Actionable security recommendations
Legal Basis and Standards
BSI Standard 200-1 — Information Security Management Systems
Defines the requirements for an Information Security Management System (ISMS), including risk management, security policy, and continuous improvement.
BSI Standard 200-2 — IT Baseline Protection Methodology
Describes the three protection levels Basic, Standard, and Core Protection, as well as the systematic approach to implementing security measures.
BSI IT Baseline Protection Compendium
Comprehensive catalog of security measures, regularly updated. Contains building blocks for all relevant IT areas from infrastructure to application security.
How the Check Works
Select Protection Level
Choose your protection level: Basic Protection or Standard Protection — based on company size and NIS2 status.
Answer the Questions
Answer questions about IT security measures across ISMS, Organization, Technology, and Operations.
Get Your Results
Receive a maturity assessment per BSI layer with actionable security recommendations.
Your Benefits
Free & No Obligation
No hidden costs — your IT security assessment is completely free.
BSI Standards-Compliant
All checkpoints are based on current BSI Standards 200-1 and 200-2.
Three Protection Levels
Choose between Basic and Standard Protection based on your requirements and NIS2 status.
Instant Recommendations
Receive actionable security recommendations immediately upon completion.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is BSI IT Baseline Protection?
BSI IT Baseline Protection is a framework for information security developed by the German Federal Office for Information Security. It includes standards and a compendium of security measures for building an ISMS.
Is the check free?
Yes, the BSI IT Baseline Protection Check is completely free and without obligation. You receive your maturity assessment at no cost.
Which protection level should I choose?
Basic Protection is suitable for smaller organizations or as an entry point. Standard Protection is recommended for medium to large organizations and NIS2-obligated entities.
Is BSI Baseline Protection mandatory?
For most organizations, BSI Baseline Protection is not legally mandatory but is recommended. KRITIS operators and NIS2-obligated organizations have enhanced security obligations.
How does the check differ from BSI certification?
The check provides an initial assessment of your IT security posture. BSI certification requires a formal audit by certified auditors and is significantly more comprehensive.
Start the BSI IT Baseline Protection Check Now
Select your protection level and begin the assessment
1. Organization size
Your organization's size influences the recommended protection level.
2. NIS2 applicability
NIS2-obligated organizations must meet enhanced security requirements.