DSZ Expertennetzwerk

What DSZ Expertennetzwerk does

DSZ Expertennetzwerk (legally DSZ GmbH) is a Griesstätt, Bavaria-based expert network providing consulting services in data protection, IT security, and compliance, with branch offices in Bayreuth and Deggendorf. The firm is led by Managing Director Wolfgang Evers and assembles a portfolio of certified data protection officers, data protection lawyers, ISO/TISAX auditors, IT forensics experts, and a Business Continuity Management specialist, collectively claiming 150+ years of expertise. It operates as a partnership-driven consultancy rather than a software platform, with no public API, SDK, or proprietary technology product.

The service offering clusters around three pillars: Datenschutzberatung (data protection consulting, external DPO services, DSMS implementation, and emergency incident response), Schulungen & Zertifizierungen (training and preparation for ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27701, TISAX, and KRITIS certifications), and IT & Web Compliance (IT infrastructure analysis, cybersecurity, web/cookie compliance, and vulnerability assessment). Supplementary modules include cyber insurance advisory and GDPR-compliant advertising solutions. The firm serves primarily German SMEs, works councils and HR departments, IT administrators, and certification-bound organizations, with sales-led GTM anchored on a free 30-minute consultation and content marketing via blog and newsletter.

Commercially, DSZ generates revenue through professional services engagements and recurring external DPO subscriptions, with custom-quoted pricing and no public rates. No external funding, parent company, or institutional ownership is identified; the company is privately held and founder-led. The partner network — including bizpando (LkSG supply chain), NORMIKS (training), Dr. Adina Weiss Datenschutz (legal), and 10+ other specialist partners — extends the addressable offering without expanding internal headcount beyond five core employees.

Name

DSZ Expertennetzwerk

Legal name

DSZ GmbH

Website

https://dsz365.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DSZ Expertennetzwerk is a German boutique consultancy offering external data protection officer services, GDPR/IT security consulting, and certification training (ISO 27001, TISAX, KRITIS) to SMEs across Bavaria. The firm operates as a network of certified DPOs, auditors, and lawyers delivered through three Bavarian offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Data Protection and Compliance Consulting

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Privacy Management (Consent, DSAR, RoPA) (HDADAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cybersecurity Operations Outsourcing (SOC / SecOps) (BPAEAMAG), Security Operations Center (SOC) as a Service (BPAEADAB)

Keywords

• Data protection consulting
• GDPR compliance services
• IT security consulting
• ISO 27001 certification
• External data protection officer

Headquarters

HQ city

Griesstätt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Data Protection Consulting: External data protection officer services, DSMS implementation, and ongoing compliance consulting for businesses
2. Training and Certification Services: Professional training programs for employees, administrators, works councils, and certification preparation including ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27701, TISAX, and KRITIS
3. IT Security and Web Compliance: IT infrastructure analysis, documentation, cybersecurity measures, and web compliance services
4. Cyber Insurance Advisory: Consulting on cyber insurance policies including provider comparison, policy optimization, and employee training integration

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

DSZ Expertennetzwerk is a German consulting firm that delivers outsourced data protection, IT security, and compliance services to businesses. Its core offering combines external data protection officer services, GDPR/DSGVO compliance consulting, IT and web compliance analysis, employee training, and certification preparation (ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27701, TISAX, KRITIS), supported by vulnerability/risk analysis, cyber insurance advisory, and emergency incident response.

Product overview

DSZ Expertennetzwerk operates as a data protection expert network offering integrated consulting services rather than a unified software platform. The core offering comprises three main service areas: Datenschutzberatung (data protection consulting), Schulungen & Zertifizierungen (training and certifications), and IT & Web Compliance. These services work together as a holistic 360-degree protection approach, with data protection consulting forming the foundation, supported by employee training programs and IT security services. Additional specialized modules include external DPO services, GDPR-compliant advertising solutions, website/cookie compliance, vulnerability analysis, cyber insurance consulting, and emergency incident response. The company also provides a free website compliance checker tool for quick risk assessment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• DSGVO-compliant data protection implementation
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• bizpandocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborative platform for supply chain laws (LkSG) supporting companies in complying with LkSG and other directives. DSZ works with bizpando to provide comprehensive supply chain compliance services.
• netviscoreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite hosting provider for DSZ. Also provides web development services.
• NORMIKScoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTraining and certification partner providing advanced training programs for data protection officers and auditors.
• whistlehornminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in the DSZ network for specialized services.
• Martin HaunschmidminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent consultant partner in the network.
• WG Management GmbH (WerteGestaltung)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerManagement consulting partner in the network.
• Dr. Adina Weiss DatenschutzcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw firm specializing in data protection law, providing legal expertise and certified data protection officer services. Located in Garching bei München.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• EQS Group: Munich-listed compliance SaaS provider covering whistleblowing, data protection, and regulatory compliance—broader portfolio than DSZ but competes for the same compliance-services budget at German mid-market and enterprise clients.
• KPMG Germany: Big 4 firm with a large German DSGVO, cyber, and TISAX/KRITIS advisory practice—competes with DSZ for mid-market and enterprise certification and compliance mandates, though at a much larger scale.
• Datev: Large German tax/accounting software and services cooperative serving Mittelstand clients, including data-protection compliance offerings that overlap with DSZ's SME target market.
• OneTrust: Global privacy management and governance platform that automates consent, DSAR, and RoPA workflows increasingly commoditizing the manual DPO services DSZ sells.
• TÜV SÜD: Major German testing, inspection, and certification body offering ISO 27001, TISAX, and data protection certification/audit services—an incumbent competitor in the certification-prep segment DSZ targets.

Regional players

• Securys: UK-headquartered data protection and cyber consultancy offering outsourced DPO and DSGVO services to European clients—comparable service model but different primary geography than DSZ.

Direct peers

• intersoft consulting: German consultancy focused on data protection, IT security, and DSGVO compliance audits; offers similar external DPO and ISO 27001 services to a comparable German SME/Mittelstand audience.
• DataGuard: Munich-based data protection and information security service provider offering external DPO, ISO 27001, and DSGVO compliance services to SMEs in Germany—directly comparable to DSZ's core external DPO and certification-prep offerings.
• datenschutz nord: Established German boutique specializing in external data protection officers, DSGVO consulting, and information security services for SMEs and mid-market clients—closely matches DSZ's service portfolio and target customer profile.

Emerging players

• Accountable: European GDPR-compliance platform offering automated DSGVO tooling for SMEs, including external DPO and documentation services—a tech-enabled alternative targeting the same SME buyer as DSZ.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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