Turn BSI C5 From Compliance Burden Into Market Dominance
BSI C5 establishes Germany’s premier security framework for cloud service providers operating in regulated markets and requires CSPs to meet stringent requirements, implement continuous monitoring, and maintain compliance with European regulations.
Kiteworks Europe AG has secured a major compliance victory, earning BSI C5 attestation through independent verification by HKKG GmbH on December 19, 2025, and proving the platform conquers one of Europe’s most demanding cloud security frameworks. Private sector businesses choose Kiteworks’ BSI C5 attestation because it provides absolute control and visibility over protected information.
Meeting Germany’s Strictest Cloud Standards
German organizations require proven solutions for sensitive data protection across finance, healthcare, and government sectors. Kiteworks addresses these demands with BSI C5 attestation, ensuring organizations maintain compliance while protecting mission-critical information from sophisticated threats.
Kiteworks BSI C5 Requirements
The PDN Platform has been independently verified through a Type 2 audit examining both the design and operating effectiveness of the security measures over the period from August 1 to October 31, 2025. This achievement confirms Kiteworks meets all 121 mandatory criteria across 17 security domains, from Organisation of Information Security through Product Safety and Security. This comprehensive validation allows Kiteworks to serve organizations with stringent security requirements, from handling personal data under GDPR to protecting critical infrastructure.
Defense-in-Depth Architecture for Sensitive Data
Kiteworks’ BSI C5 compliant deployment features a hardened virtual appliance with embedded network and web application firewalls protecting all entry points. The platform implements double encryption using separate file-level and disk-level protection with customer-owned keys. The system enforces zero-trust principles through tiered internal services, comprehensive audit logging, and continuous intrusion detection monitoring.
Continuous Verification Ensures Sustained Security Excellence
BSI C5 attestation requires ongoing vigilance beyond initial certification. Kiteworks undergoes comprehensive security audits evaluating over 100 controls across all 17 domains annually to maintain compliance. Between audits, Kiteworks’ security team performs continuous vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and threat monitoring to ensure platform stability. This includes automated security updates, comprehensive documentation of security processes, proactive remediation tracking, and detailed incident response procedures. The platform maintains real-time SIEM integration for immediate threat detection while automated compliance reporting provides continuous proof of adherence to BSI requirements.
Unlock Competitive Advantages Through German Security Standards
Organizations using BSI C5 attested solutions demonstrate to stakeholders their commitment to security excellence. Using Kiteworks’ BSI C5 attested platform strengthens an organization’s alignment with German and European regulatory requirements for data protection and cybersecurity. Organizations gain market access throughout Germany while building trust with security-conscious European partners.
Frequently Asked Questions
BSI C5 attestation is a rigorous security standard set by the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI). It is crucial for German organizations in sectors like finance, healthcare, and government as it ensures compliance with strict data protection requirements while safeguarding sensitive information from sophisticated cyber threats.
Kiteworks meets BSI C5 requirements through a Type 2 audit that verifies the design and operational effectiveness of its security measures across 121 mandatory criteria in 17 security domains. This includes annual comprehensive audits, continuous vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and real-time threat monitoring to maintain compliance.
Kiteworks provides a defense-in-depth architecture with a hardened virtual appliance, embedded firewalls, double encryption using customer-owned keys at file and disk levels, zero-trust principles, comprehensive audit logging, and continuous intrusion detection monitoring to protect sensitive data.
Organizations using Kiteworks’ BSI C5 attested platform demonstrate a commitment to security excellence, aligning with German and European regulatory requirements. This enhances market access in Germany and builds trust with security-conscious European partners, providing a competitive edge.
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