Security Consulting for Aerospace & Defence

Maintain compliance,
secure operations, and
demonstrate resilience.

Axians connects compliance requirements with operational reality, from NIS2, ISO 27001, and product security to crisis planning. 

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ISO 27001, ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 certified
NIS2, CRA – regulations from a single source
Verifiable governance
Your added value

What you concretely gain.

A clear view of your actual maturity level

Against NIS2, CRA, and ISO 27001 simultaneously, with one methodology instead of parallel auditing bodies.

Unified control frameworks

Instead of parallel compliance silos: a shared control framework that covers all regulatory requirements.

Verifiable governance

Toward authorities, defence ministries, and auditing bodies, documented, reproducible, and resilient under scrutiny.

Why Axians

16,000+
Experts — Global VINCI network, local accountability
ISO 27001
ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 — Certified standards in operations and consulting
NIS2

CRA — Industry-specific regulations from a single source

24h
Early warning notification — NIS2-compliant reporting chain from incident detection
How your added value is created

Security Consulting Services

Axians develops a common control framework that covers NIS2, CRA, ISO 27001, and BCM in an integrated structure.

NIS2

NIS2 compliance is becoming a demonstrable quality feature vis-à-vis clients and authorities. The NIS2 directive sets binding minimum standards for the defence and aerospace sector in risk management, reporting obligations and supply chain security. Axians supports you through the entire lifecycle, from the initial gap analysis to the implementation of technical and organizational measures.

Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)

Your digital products meet the new EU security obligations — and thereby gain the legal basis for the European market. The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) introduces binding security requirements for products with digital elements. The main obligations apply from December 2027. For dual-use products and civil components in the A&D environment, this means cybersecurity is a prerequisite for market approval in the EU.

Business Continuity Management (BCM) per ISO 22301

Your organization remains capable of acting even when attacks, outages or external shocks hit critical systems. In the defence and aerospace sector, resilience is an operational and contractual requirement. Clients and authorities expect proof that your organization remains able to deliver even under extreme conditions. BCM establishes clear leadership structures, crisis teams and tested emergency plans.

ISO 27001 per IT-Grundschutz

Your information security is systematically governed, certification-ready and aligned with the requirements of the defence sector. In the aerospace and defence sector, an Information Security Management System (ISMS) according to ISO 27001 is often a prerequisite for contracts, partnerships and regulatory approvals. Axians integrates it into existing defence standards and avoids redundant control structures.

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Let's talk about your compliance and resilience strategy.

We analyze your current maturity level and show you how to combine regulatory requirements with operational strength. Non-binding, confidential, and with a concrete result.

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Regulation

Security Consulting — grounded in regulation.

Our consulting services are aligned directly with the current and upcoming regulatory requirements of the Aerospace and Defence sector — implemented in a practical way, documented audit-ready.

ServiceRequirements CoveredWhat You Receive
Business Continuity Management
Resilience & Recovery
Ensure operational continuity and supply reliability — even in the event of cyberattacks, critical outages, or external shocks. Build demonstrable resilience that creates trust with authorities and clients.
  • Business Impact Analysis (BIA) for all mission-critical functions with Maximum Tolerable Downtime
  • Establishment of clear leadership and communication structures for crisis situations
  • Development of contingency plans for IT outages, supply chain disruptions, and production interruptions
  • Crisis management team exercises for emergencies
  • Full alignment with ISO 22301, NIS2, and VS-NfD / classified information protection requirements
  • Early identification of vulnerabilities in the Defence supply chain
  • Regular tabletop exercises and stress tests to validate contingency plans
  • Demonstrable resilience posture toward authorities, defence partners, and clients
BCM — Managed Service
Resilience & Recovery
Keep your contingency plans current, tested, and effective — continuously and without tying up internal resources. Axians takes care of ongoing maintenance and adaptation to new threats and regulatory requirements.
  • Continuous maintenance and updating of all BCM documentation and contingency plans
  • Annual or event-driven tabletop exercises with your operational and leadership teams
  • Ongoing adaptation to new regulatory requirements — NIS2, ISO 22301
  • Regular executive reports on the current maturity level of your resilience capability
  • Hotline and crisis support from Axians experts in the event of an incident
NIS2 Compliance
Regulatory Compliance
Meet mandatory minimum standards in risk management and supply chain security. Axians supports you from the initial assessment through official certification — so that NIS2 compliance becomes a competitive advantage.
  • Gap analysis against NIS2 — related to your A&D environment
  • Briefing and coaching for management and the executive board on liability and oversight obligations
  • Implementation of robust risk management processes for Tier-1 and Tier-2 suppliers
  • Technical and procedural foundations for the 24-hour early warning, the 72-hour detailed report, and the one-month final report
  • Harmonization of NIS2 with ISO 27001
  • Evidence for national supervisory authorities and defence authorities
CRA Compliance
Regulatory Compliance
Secure the marketability of your digital products. Meet the EU security obligations from 2027 and obtain the legal basis for the European market — without delays in time-to-market.
  • Product security audit against the essential requirements of the CRA for hardware and software
  • Support with certification to IEC 62443
  • Integration of security-by-design principles into existing development cycles (DevSecOps)
  • Establishment of the technical and procedural foundations for the 24-hour vulnerability reporting obligation
  • Implementation of a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) for full transparency over third-party components
  • Strategic planning for the mandatory security support across the entire product lifecycle
  • Support on the path to CE marking and declaration of conformity
  • Harmonization of CRA requirements with  NIS2 in a common control framework
ISO 27001
Certification & Audit Preparation
Establish a certified ISMS that systematically governs your information security while meeting Defence requirements — without duplicate structures.
  • Risk-based methodology for identifying and assessing threats to R&D and production data
  • Expert support for ISO 27001 certification, tailored to A&D requirements
  • Asset inventory for mission-critical information with classification-based protection-level assignment
  • Development of coherent security policies for complex manufacturing and engineering processes
  • Harmonization with NIS2, CRA, and national security requirements
  • Awareness programs for experts and executives with security clearance
  • Establishment of internal audit cycles and management reviews based on the PDCA model

Three scenarios. One answer.

A compliance audit has been announced — your ISMS is not audit-ready.

We conduct a structured gap analysis, prioritize measures by risk and effort, and guide you through the audit preparation. The goal: solid documentation and evidence in the shortest possible time — without blocking ongoing operations.

A Tier 1 client requires NIS2 proof as a supplier prerequisite.

We identify the relevant requirements arising from your role as a supplier, derive concrete measures, and guide you through to proof — with a roadmap, implementation support, and audit support. No certification without real substance.

A security incident has revealed gaps in your BCM and incident response process.

We analyze the incident in a structured way, identify the root cause and process gaps, and revise your contingency and recovery concept. Lessons learned are transferred directly into an improved ISMS and BCM framework.

Security Consulting, documented and auditable.

Our consulting does not end with the final report. Every recommendation is embedded in recognized standards, verifiably documented, and operationally actionable — robust under scrutiny by authorities and clients:

  • NIS2 & CRA — Compliance consulting with implementation experience from Defence projects
     

  • ISMS (ISO 27001) & BCM (ISO 22301) — Integrated governance for security and resilience

  • Part of VINCI Energies — 16,000+ experts, local implementation capability

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Your questions about the compliance and resilience strategy.

Do NIS2, CRA, and ISO 27001 have to be implemented as separate projects?

No. The three frameworks share large areas of overlap in technical controls, risk assessment, and documentation requirements. Axians develops a shared control framework that covers all three requirements — without redundant structures.

When does our company fall under NIS2 — and which obligations specifically apply?

NIS2 distinguishes between essential entities (250+ employees or €50 million in revenue) and important entities (50 to 249 employees or €10 to 50 million in revenue), including those in Defence, aerospace, and defence supply. A gap analysis gives you clarity about your actual need for action within a few weeks.

How long does the path to ISO 27001 certification take in the defence environment?

Realistic timeframes range between 9 and 18 months. Axians always begins with a structured gap analysis that provides you with solid planning — including resource needs and milestones — before the project starts.

What distinguishes BCM from a traditional IT contingency plan?

An IT contingency plan governs the restoration of technical systems. BCM ensures that your entire organization — command structures, communication channels, supply chains, and operational processes — continues to function even when systems fail.

Does the Cyber Resilience Act also apply to systems developed exclusively for defence purposes?

Pure defence products are exempt from the CRA. For dual-use products and civil components in the defence environment, however, the requirements apply in full. Axians clarifies your exact scope of application as part of an initial Product Security Audit.

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