Cybersecurity has long ceased to be a purely technical IT issue; it is a matter of business trust. Anyone who processes data, operates platforms, or acts as a service provider in a supply chain must be able to prove today that security is lived – and not just claimed. This is precisely where the Cyber Trust Austria Label, which we hold at webconsulting, comes into play.
A security promise is only as valuable as its verification. The Cyber Trust Austria Label confirms our security standard based on a validated KSV1870 Cyber Risk B-Rating – transparent, professionally audited, and renewed annually.
What is the Cyber Trust Austria Label?
The Cyber Trust Austria Label is the established Austrian seal of quality for cybersecurity. It is based on the Cyber Risk Rating Schema, which was developed by the Kompetenzzentrum Sicheres Österreich (KSÖ) together with the KSV1870 – Austria's largest credit rating agency. The owner and issuer of the label is CTS Cyber Trust Services GmbH.
What makes it special: The label's criteria are aligned with the NIS fact sheets of the competent Austrian authority and are recognised for NIS audits. In the era of the NIS2 directive, where companies must actively demand security from their suppliers, such a seal transforms from a "nice-to-have" into a solid, reliable asset.
- Prerequisite for the label
- B-Rating ≥ 190
- in the B-Rating questionnaire
- 14 criteria
- Validity, followed by recertification
- 1 year
- from Label to Platinum
- 4 levels
The Four Levels at a Glance
The Cyber Risk Rating features several security levels. Each label builds upon a defined minimum rating – from a basic level of protection to the regulatory peak tier. We hold the first level: the Cyber Trust Label.
| Feature | Cyber Trust Label | Silver | Gold | Platinum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baseline | KSV1870 B-Rating | KSV1870 A-Rating | KSV1870 A+-Rating | EU 2024/2690 |
| Minimum rating | B ≥ 190 | A ≥ 190 | A+ ≥ 190 | ≥ 85 % compliance |
| Protection level | Basic | Advanced | Advanced | Regulated |
| Assessment method | Validated self-declaration | Validated self-declaration | Self-declaration + external audit | Questionnaire + verification of evidence |
The Cyber Trust Label stands for a baseline security claim – essential minimum security measures have been proven to be implemented. The self-declaration is not simply waved through; instead, KSV1870 thoroughly reviews it for completeness, consistency, and plausibility.
How to Obtain the Label
The path to obtaining the label is completely digital – but challenging in terms of content. Those who pass have rigorously put their security measures to the test.
Online Application
B-Rating Questionnaire
Automated Web Scoring
Validation of Information
Final Cyber Risk Rating
Issuance & Directory Entry
The label is valid for one year. Random surveillance audits are possible, and the assessed organisation must be able to present evidence at any time. Security thus remains an ongoing process – not a completed, one-time project.
What This Means for Our Clients
A seal of quality is only valuable if it delivers concrete benefits. That is exactly what matters to us:
Verified Security Instead of Mere Promises
Our protective measures have been validated by an independent body. You do not have to rely on marketing, but on a transparent rating.
Support for Your NIS2 Obligations
Do you need to prove the security of your service providers? With the Cyber Trust Label, we provide a recognised proof for your supply chain as your partner.
Protection for Sensitive Projects
Whether ministries, research institutions, or corporate entities: those who operate critical platforms benefit from a partner with an externally validated level of security.
Measurable Trust
The entry in the Cyber Trust Label database makes our certification verifiable at any time – transparency instead of claims.
Conclusion
The Cyber Trust Austria Label solidifies what we have stood for since 1999: reliable, secure platforms. It translates our internal approach to security into an externally audited, recognised proof – aligned with the regulatory reality of NIS2 and supply chain security.
Key takeaways:
- The label is based on a validated KSV1870 Cyber Risk B-Rating of 190 or better.
- The criteria are aligned with NIS requirements and recognised for NIS audits.
- The certification is valid for one year and is regularly renewed.
- For you as a client, this means: verified security for your data and projects.
Are you planning a project where security and compliance are critical? Get in touch with us – we will bring the appropriate level of protection to the table from the very start.
In the initial notification, Cyber Trust Austria mistakenly confirmed the Silver Label for us and later corrected this detail: we were awarded the Cyber Trust Austria Standard Label. We have updated this article and all information on our website accordingly.