Cyber Security for SMEs & Startups in Berlin.
Secure by Design.
Assova GmbH helps businesses across Germany and the DACH region protect their systems, data, and customers. We find vulnerabilities, build security into custom software, and keep your data protection practical and GDPR-aware.
Request a Security ConsultationPractical IT Security for German Businesses
Enterprise security firms often set minimums that exclude smaller companies. We offer focused, clearly scoped security work built for SMEs, startups, and founder-led teams.
Security Assessments & Vulnerability Scans
We test your web applications, APIs, and infrastructure for known weaknesses, using the OWASP Top 10 as a baseline, and give you a prioritised list of what to fix first.
Secure Software Development & Code Review
Security built into custom software from the first line: threat modelling, secure coding practices, dependency checks, and code review before anything reaches production.
GDPR-Aware Data Protection
Practical technical measures for handling personal data under the GDPR (DSGVO): data minimisation, encryption at rest and in transit, retention rules, and clear access boundaries.
AI Chatbot & LLM Integration Security
Safe LLM integrations for your business: protection against prompt injection and data leakage, scoped access to internal data, and sensible logging of what the model sees.
Access Control & Authentication
Multi-factor authentication, least-privilege roles, secure session handling, and proper secrets management so that one stolen password does not become a company-wide incident.
Cloud & Infrastructure Hardening
Secure configuration of your AWS, Azure, or GCP environment: network exposure, storage permissions, patching, and backups reviewed and tightened against common misconfigurations.
Our Security Assessment Process
A transparent four-phase process, from the first scoping call to verified fixes.
Scope & Discovery
We agree what is in scope, then map your systems, data flows, and the assets that matter most to your business.
Assess & Test
Automated scans and manual testing against your applications and infrastructure, focused on realistic attack paths.
Report & Prioritise
A plain-language report in German or English, with each finding rated by risk and paired with a concrete fix.
Fix & Verify
Because we build software too, we can implement the fixes with you and re-test to confirm each issue is closed.
Security That Fits How You Build
Built by Developers
We write production software every day, so our recommendations fit how your code and infrastructure actually work.
GDPR-First Approach
Security decisions are made with DSGVO obligations in mind, which matters for any business serving customers in Germany and the EU.
Plain-Language Reporting
You get clear priorities and next steps that management and engineers can both act on, without the jargon.
Frequently asked questions about cyber security
What does a security assessment include?
We test your web applications, APIs, and infrastructure for known weaknesses, using the OWASP Top 10 as a baseline. You receive a plain-language report in German or English, with every finding rated by risk and paired with a concrete fix.
Do you also fix the problems you find?
Yes. Because we also build software, we can implement the fixes together with your team and re-test to confirm that each issue is closed.
Is my business too small for a security review?
No. Our security work is built for SMEs, startups, and founder-led teams, with a clearly defined scope instead of an enterprise-sized engagement.
How do you handle GDPR (DSGVO) requirements?
We recommend and implement technical measures such as data minimisation, encryption at rest and in transit, retention rules, and access controls. We do not give legal advice, so involve your data protection officer or legal counsel for legal questions.
Can you secure an AI chatbot or LLM integration?
Yes. We review LLM integrations for prompt injection, data leakage, and overly broad access to internal data, and we set up sensible logging of what the model sees.
Can we sign an NDA first?
Yes. An NDA is available on request.
Need a Security Review for Your Business?
Tell us about your application, infrastructure, or compliance concern and we will come back with a tailored proposal. An NDA is available on request.
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