Secfix covers ISO 27001, SOC 2 and TISAX. KaitoSec adds Grundschutz, deeper NIS2, on-premise and consulting for more complex German requirements.
| Feature | KaitoSec | Secfix |
|---|---|---|
| BSI Grundschutz | ||
| NIS2 Compliance | ||
| GDPR / DSGVO | ||
| ISO 27001 | ||
| SOC 2 | ||
| TISAX | ||
| On-Premise Deployment | ||
| Consulting Included |
Where KaitoSec wins
BSI Grundschutz is mandatory for German federal agencies and increasingly required in the supply chains of critical infrastructure operators. Secfix does not support this framework. KaitoSec includes full BSI Grundschutz coverage with control mapping, gap analysis, and cross-references to ISO 27001 and NIS2.
KaitoSec treats NIS2 as a first-class framework, covering all ten security measure categories, incident reporting deadlines, supply chain security requirements, and management liability controls. Secfix has added NIS2 as a feature layer on top of its ISO 27001 core, which means some NIS2-specific requirements lack the depth that DACH-based essential and important entities need.
KaitoSec can be deployed entirely within your own infrastructure, with no data transmitted to external systems. Secfix is cloud-only. Additionally, KaitoSec includes German-speaking security advisory as part of the engagement. Secfix is primarily self-service software, meaning you bear the full cost of external consultants for audit preparation.
Secfix offers CISO-as-a-Service as a continuous support layer alongside its automation. KaitoSec ships structured advisory mandates with named deliverables: gap analysis, implementation companion, mock audit, vCISO retainer, Resilience Café working sessions. Fixed scope, fixed price, fixed handover. Not a help desk that watches your tenant.
Secfix is optimised for the shortest path to the certificate, which is genuinely useful. The cycle that keeps an ISMS alive afterwards (PDCA, internal audit, management review, surveillance prep) is where the work usually stalls. KaitoSec runs the certification and the operating system that follows it in the same workspace.
Secfix has built a strong reputation in the automotive supply chain through its TISAX implementation support. For companies primarily seeking TISAX certification, Secfix's dedicated workflows and established auditor relationships provide a proven track record.
Secfix has invested significantly in educational content, guides, and community resources around EU compliance. This makes them a recognisable brand in the European compliance space and provides useful reference material even for non-customers.
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