In the form of a conformity assessment, also known as a GAP analysis or gap analysis, we uncover any existing risks, weaknesses and potential for improvement in your alarm receiving centre or technical control centre. In this way, you receive a professional snapshot of the current security level, are able to take action and are optimally prepared for an upcoming certification according to EN 50518 or TSA on the basis of the TSA.STANDARD.
The TÜV NORD criteria catalogue TSA.STANDARD offers a comprehensive set of rules for ensuring the physical safety and reliability of alarm receiving centres and technical control centres. It fulfils all the requirements of DIN EN 50518 and supplements these with additional features for functional safety at the highest level. With continuous updates, it enables effective certification and conformity assessment based on over 20 years of experience.
Our experts specialise in identifying risks and weaknesses in your alarm receiving centre or technical control centre. In particular, this includes weak points in the infrastructure, such as insufficient redundancies, missing fallback levels or inadequately secured control rooms that could jeopardise reliability. We also uncover deficiencies in physical security, such as inadequate protective measures against burglary or sabotage. Our comprehensive assessment helps you to recognise these risks at an early stage and take targeted measures to improve the security and reliability of your facility.
Using a neutral third party such as TÜV NORD for the conformity assessment of your alarm receiving centre or technical control centre offers several advantages. You receive an objective and independent assessment of the physical safety and reliability of your infrastructure without having to rely on internal resources or operator statements. This can make decisions easier and increase the credibility of the assessment. You also benefit from the extensive technical expertise and experience of a market leader that has been active in the industry for over 20 years and is recognised by conformity assessment bodies and operators nationwide.
This depends on the scope of the organisation and the available documentation. As a rule, a period of 8 to 18 weeks can be expected - from kick-off to the finished report.
Yes, in order to obtain a realistic picture of the security infrastructure and operating procedures, the inspection is an essential part of the process. Among other things, the control room, access security and technical redundancy are checked.
Yes, the methodology is suitable for both new and existing facilities. Risks and potential for improvement can be identified particularly well for existing properties.
Among other things, the following are analysed: Power supply, communication connections, emergency power concepts, air conditioning, structural protection, IT infrastructure, hold-up and intrusion detection technology and organisational processes.
For operators of alarm receiving centres, technical control centres, security services, KRITIS-related facilities or authorities who want an objective assessment of their security situation and functionality.
