Crisis and Risk Management
From prevention to emergency care
Industry, public institutions, and private individuals need professional crisis and risk management to identify threats early, minimize disruptions, and maintain their ability to act—TÜV NORD provides reliable support in this area.
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Cyberattacks, natural disasters and operational disruptions threaten business continuity. TÜV NORD supports companies and public sector organisations in effectively managing risks through inspections, certification and training:
Discover TÜV NORD’s services in the field of crisis and risk management. From early risk identification and crisis prevention to targeted training and strengthening your resilience:
Enhance your skills in risk identification, crisis prevention and emergency management – with practical training courses and recognised qualifications from the TÜV NORD Academy.
Identify hazards at an early stage, minimise technical risks and ensure the reliable operation of your plant and infrastructure.
Boost your resilience to crises, prevent business interruptions and safeguard critical business processes.
Crisis and risk management involves the systematic identification, assessment and minimisation of potential hazards, as well as preparation for critical incidents. Effective risk management helps businesses and public sector organisations to reduce financial losses, business interruptions and security risks. Professional crisis management ensures that organisations can respond quickly and in a structured manner to cyber-attacks, natural disasters or other emergencies.
TÜV NORD supports businesses and public sector organisations with independent safety and risk assessments, inspections, certification and practical training. This includes the assessment of technical hazards, the improvement of safety management systems and the training of those in charge. The aim is to identify risks at an early stage, implement appropriate protective measures and strengthen the organisation’s long-term resilience.
Through structured risk management and business continuity management (BCM), organisations can identify critical business processes, analyse potential failure scenarios and develop appropriate contingency plans. Regular risk analyses, security audits and crisis drills help to identify vulnerabilities and improve responsiveness. TÜV NORD provides support in assessing technical and organisational security measures and strengthening business continuity.
An independent risk assessment carried out by TÜV NORD provides clarity regarding technical, organisational and operational hazards. Companies are provided with a clear basis for decision-making, enabling them to address security gaps in a targeted manner, prioritise protective measures and take relevant regulatory requirements into account. The assessments are based on recognised standards such as DIN EN ISO 31000 and support the long-term improvement of operational safety.
The TÜV NORD Academy offers practice-oriented further training and qualifications for specialists and managers. These include, amongst others, training courses to become a Risk Manager (TÜV) and an Emergency and Crisis Manager (TÜV). Participants learn to analyse risks systematically, develop contingency plans and respond appropriately in the event of an emergency. These qualifications help organisations to build up their own capabilities in crisis prevention and emergency management.
"IT security forms the backbone of successful digitalisation. We are convinced of this. As a knowledge company, we pave the way for this and provide a neutral view of the effectiveness of implementation. This builds trust."
Dirk Kretzschmar
CEO TÜVIT
