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.

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

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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