isits AG International School of IT Security

What isits AG International School of IT Security does

isits AG International School of IT Security is a Germany-based, privately held education provider specializing in IT and information security training, founded in 2001 and headquartered in Bochum. The company delivers a portfolio of TÜV-certified, IRCA-certified, TeleTrusT-endorsed, and BSI-aligned seminars covering topics such as Cloud Security, Information Security Management (T.I.S.P., ISB, CISO), Incident Response (BSI-Vorfall-Experte), Penetration Testing, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor, and emerging AI-security/AI-compliance content. Delivery channels include on-site seminars at the Bochum training facility, live online/webinar sessions, and customized in-house corporate training across Germany.

The company's core technology stack is an education-services platform offering over 60 programs, credentialed through partners such as PersCert TÜV, TeleTrusT, IRCA, and BSI, with a distance-learning program in cooperation with Ruhr-Universität Bochum granting a Master of Science in Applied IT Security (AITS) or CAISP certificate. A blockchain-based digital badge integration (Certif-ID / Polygon) provides tamper-proof competency verification. Revenue mechanics are primarily transactional: per-seat seminar fees ranging from EUR 899 to EUR 3,200, separate exam fees (EUR 250-360+), subscription-style semester tuition for the AITS Master program, and quoted enterprise pricing for in-house custom training, supplemented by CYBICS conference ticketing.

The customer base is dual-channel: individual professionals (security administrators, ISBs, CISOs) purchasing open seminars directly, and enterprise clients purchasing inhouse or larger group bookings via dedicated seminar managers. Geographic focus is DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), with online delivery extending the effective market. Leadership is stable under CEO Birgitte Baardseth and Supervisory Board Chair Markus Dohm, with no disclosed external funding, M&A, or ownership changes across 25 years of operation.

Name

isits AG International School of IT Security

Legal name

isits AG International School of IT Security

Website

https://is-its.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

isits AG is a Bochum-based provider of certified IT security training for DACH professionals and enterprises, delivering TÜV, IRCA, TeleTrusT, and BSI-aligned seminars, corporate in-house training, and an accredited Master distance-learning program with Ruhr-Universität Bochum.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional IT Security Training and Certification

NAICS

Computer Training (611420), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Corporate IT Training & Upskilling Programs (BPAEANAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Quality Management Systems (QMS) & ISO Training (ISO 9001/IATF/AS9100) (EDABAKAD)

Keywords

• IT security training
• Cybersecurity certifications
• Information security education
• ISMS auditor training
• Penetration testing courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Bochum

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Open Seminars: Public seminar attendance fees ranging from 899 EUR to 3,200 EUR per course, with additional exam fees for certification courses (TÜV, IRCA, TeleTrusT)
2. Web-Seminars / Online Training: Live online training sessions with same curriculum as in-person seminars, priced similarly with exam fees separate
3. Inhouse Corporate Training: Customized training delivered at client locations, priced on inquiry based on requirements and participant count
4. Distance Learning / Fernstudium: Part-time study program with Master degree (AITS) or CAISP certificate, offered in partnership with Ruhr-Universität Bochum with semester-based tuition
5. Conference Attendance: Revenue from CYBICS conference tickets, providing CPE credits for ISACA certification holders and professional development

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels14 records

Core offering

isits AG delivers certified professional training and continuing education in IT and information security, including TÜV Rheinland, IRCA, TeleTrusT, and BSI-accredited seminars, a part-time distance learning Master of Science program in cooperation with Ruhr-Universität Bochum, customized inhouse corporate training, and the annual CYBICS cyber resilience conference. Programs are delivered via on-site training in Bochum, live online webinars, and client-site inhouse formats.

Product overview

isits AG International School of IT Security is a cybersecurity education and training provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of seminar programs, distance learning degrees, corporate in-house training, and industry conferences. The core offering consists of TÜV Rheinland and IRCA-certified seminars covering topics like Cloud Security (Cloud Security Associate), Information Security Management (T.I.S.P., ISB), Incident Response (BSI-Vorfall-Experte), and specialized technical training (Hacking/Penetration Testing, Backups). The company partners with Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB) for its Applied IT Security (AITS) distance learning program leading to a Master of Science or CAISP certificate. Additional offerings include AI-focused training programs (AI Security Professional, KI-Compliance-Beauftragte:r) and annual conferences like CYBICS. All programs are backed by certification partnerships with PersCert TÜV, IRCA, TeleTrusT, and BSI.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cloud Security Associate (TÜV)
• T.I.S.P. - TeleTrusT Information Security Professional
• Cybersecurity-Awareness-Beauftragte:r (TÜV)
• BSI-Vorfall-Experte des Cyber-Sicherheitsnetzwerks (CSN)
• Backups - Professionelle Datensicherung
• Informationssicherheitsbeauftragte:r (TÜV)
• Hacking und Penetration Testing
• Applied IT Security (AITS) - Master of Science / CAISP Certificate
• Inhouse Corporate Training
• CYBICS - Cyber Security Summit
• Digital Continuing Education Verification (Blockchain Badges)
• IRCA ISMS ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Auditor
• AI Security Professional (TÜV)
• KI-Compliance-Beauftragte:r

Quantifiable outcome

• Earn ISACA CPE credits for recertification through CYBICS conference attendance (14 CPE points)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with Ruhr-Universität Bochum for the Applied IT Security distance learning program. RUB awards Master of Science degree; isits AG provides program administration and training delivery. Also offers CAISP certificate for participants without Bachelor degree.
• TÜV Rheinland / PersCert TÜVcoreTechnology or IntegrationPersCert TÜV, the personal certification body of TÜV Rheinland, conducts certification examinations for multiple isits AG courses including Cloud Security Associate, CISO, ISB, Cybersecurity-Awareness, and Data Protection certifications. Certificates valid for 3 years.
• TeleTrusT Bundesverband IT-Sicherheit e.V.coreTechnology or IntegrationT.I.S.P. (TeleTrusT Information Security Professional) is a protected trademark of TeleTrusT Bundesverband. isits AG is an approved training provider for T.I.S.P. certification, the only European expert certificate in information security.
• CQI-IRCA (International Register of Certified Auditors)coreTechnology or IntegrationIRCA-certified training for ISMS Auditor/Lead Auditor according to ISO/IEC 27001:2022. isits AG offers both German and English versions of the IRCA-certified course.
• Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik (BSI)coreTechnology or Integrationisits AG is an approved training provider for BSI qualification programs including BSI-Vorfall-Experte (Incident Expert) of the Cyber-Sicherheitsnetzwerk (CSN). Certification leads to listing in BSI's professional network.
• Allianz für Cybersicherheit (Alliance for Cybersecurity)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership in the German Alliance for Cybersecurity initiative. The alliance is promoted as a marketing channel, with isits AG listed as a partner training provider.
• Livingroom Restaurant BochumminorOthersExclusive catering partnership for seminar lunch at nearby restaurant Livingroom in Bochum. Included in seminar price for in-person training participants.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Oneconsult AG: Swiss cybersecurity consultancy and training provider covering offensive security, incident response and ISMS. Directly comparable to isits AG on technical IT-security training within the DACH region.
• EC-Council: Provider of Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and other cybersecurity certifications with global training-partner network. Directly comparable to isits AG on technical offensive-security and certification-driven training, though with different geographic emphasis.
• TÜV SÜD Akademie: German certification body's training arm offering TÜV-certified IT-security and ISMS courses (similar to PersCert TÜV products at isits AG). Competes head-to-head in DACH on TÜV-branded security certifications.
• Offensive Security (OffSec): Hands-on offensive-security training provider (OSCP, OSCE, OSEE) targeting penetration testers and red-teamers. Closely comparable to isits AG's 'Hacking und Penetration Testing' seminar in content and learner profile.
• Compass Security: Swiss-headquartered cybersecurity firm offering penetration testing, incident response, and security training. Closely comparable to isits AG's technical (pen-test, IR) seminars in a neighboring DACH market.
• SANS Institute: Global leader in cybersecurity training offering instructor-led, online, and in-house courses across defensive, offensive, and management security topics. Directly comparable to isits AG in IT-security upskilling, though at much larger global scale.

Emerging players

• KnowBe4: Global security-awareness training and simulated-phishing platform with a strong presence in Europe. Directly comparable to isits AG's 'Cybersecurity-Awareness-Beauftragte:r (TÜV)' seminar in the security-awareness segment, though delivered as SaaS rather than certified seminars.
• Fraunhofer IOSB: German Fraunhofer research institute with cybersecurity competence areas that also offers advanced training and certifications. Comparable to isits AG's academic-adjacent Master and BSI-related offerings, but research-led rather than commercially commercialized.

Broad incumbents

• (ISC)²: Global cybersecurity certification body (CISSP, CCSP, SSCP) with an associated training ecosystem. Competes with isits AG's T.I.S.P. on the European vs. US-aligned certification axis and operates broader, less regionally specialized offerings.
• ISACA: International professional association for IT governance, risk, and cybersecurity (CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT). Overlaps with isits AG's CISO, ISB and ISMS auditor training in the managerial/governance segment and through shared CPE-credit programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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