Axel Hoehnke

Strategic Advisory for EU Regulatory Frameworks & Cybersecurity

Executive Summary

Organizations navigating ISO 27001, NIS2, and the EU Cyber Resilience Act face a persistent challenge: translating regulation into operational reality without drowning in bureaucracy.

My practice delivers audit-ready compliance in weeks, not months. I map requirements to your existing infrastructure and implement only what regulators actually verify. The result is robust security without unnecessary overhead.

14 Days ISO 27001 readiness for a biotech scale-up
80% Less Manual audit prep via Vanta GRC automation
ISO 42001 Lead Auditor for AI Management Systems

Service Portfolio

A systematic, evidence-based approach to compliance.

Virtual CISO & Advisory

Strategic leadership without the cost of a full-time executive. Ideal for scale-ups requiring immediate governance.

  • Strategy for ISO 27001, NIS2, CRA
  • Risk assessment (ISO 27005)
  • Board-level reporting

GRC Automation (Vanta)

Managed compliance for cloud-native organizations. Reducing manual workload through automation.

  • Vanta setup & integration
  • SOC 2 & ISO 27001 onboarding
  • Continuous drift monitoring

EU Compliance Programs

Specialized readiness programs for the latest European directives.

NIS2 Readiness
  • Applicability assessment
  • Gap analysis & action plans
  • Incident response preparation
CRA (Cyber Resilience Act)
  • Product risk classification
  • SBOM & SDLC integration
  • CE-readiness preparation

Network Security

Validated controls for defensible protection, including autonomous penetration testing.

  • NodeZero autonomous pentesting
  • Zero-trust architecture
  • Supply chain risk management

Workshops & Training

Scenario-based learning for technical and non-technical teams.

  • Proactive Cyber Defense
  • AI Management (ISO 42001)
  • Infrastructure Security Labs

Cybersecurity Roadmap

A rapid-deployment program for SMEs (4-Week Sprint)
Week 01

Orientation & Initial Analysis

  • Kickoff with leadership and IT stakeholders
  • CyberCheck Basic assessment (BSI/ENISA-aligned)
  • Mapping of NIS2, ISO 27001, and CRA relevance
Week 02

Risk Assessment

  • Identification of Top-5 risks & critical business processes
  • Rapid risk scoring (aligned with ISO 27005)
  • Quick-win mitigation planning
Week 03

Documentation & Governance

  • RACI framework (Role & Responsibility assignment)
  • Basic IT operations documentation & Risk register setup
  • Creation of audit-ready compliance overview
Week 04

Awareness & Incident Readiness

  • Security awareness workshop for staff
  • Drafting incident response plan with escalation paths
  • 60/90-day roadmap for continued maturity
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Program Outcome: Foundation-level compliance, a documented risk posture, and a clear, defensible path to certification.

Certifications & Recognition

Verified expertise in global and EU regulatory frameworks.

Lead Auditor Qualifications

ISO/IEC 42001:2023

Lead Auditor (AI Management Systems)

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ISO/IEC 27001:2022

Lead Auditor (IS Management Systems)

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Technical Proficiency

Vanta GRC Operator NodeZero Pentesting GCP Data Science

Official Expert Profiles

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BSI Expert Profile
Federal Office for Information Security
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CyberStand Expert Profile
EU Standardization Platform

Memberships & Contributions

  • ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 27 Working Group Contributor
  • DIN Member (Deutsches Institut für Normung)

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