When you’re considering a new business relationship, you want to know: „Can I really trust this provider?” The CyberVadis score from 2B Advice—920 out of 1,000 points—answers exactly that question. The assessment was conducted by independent security experts. For you, this means your data and processes are in the best hands with one of the most secure service providers on the European market.
What is CyberVadis?
CyberVadis is a globally recognized, independent platform for assessing corporate cybersecurity, headquartered in France.
The assessment is based on the internationally recognized standards ISO 27001 and NIST Cybersecurity Framework and the GDPR. The key point is that the assessment is conducted exclusively by independent security experts and not by the company itself. There is no self-assessment, no Marketing. Only verified facts count.
What Our CyberVadis Score Means for You: Proven Excellence
2B Advice achieved an overall score of 920 out of 1,000 in the CyberVadis assessment. This corresponds to the highest maturity level, “MATURE,” and is well above the benchmark average of 670 points for all companies evaluated.
Particularly relevant to your collaboration with us: In the area of Data protection We scored 997 out of 1,000 points. The complete results:
- Data Protection: 997 points
- Data security: 935 points
- Third-Party Security Management: 935 points
- NIS-2: 925 points
- Dora: 910 points
- Business Continuity: 864 points
The picture becomes even clearer when you look at the four operational areas that CyberVadis uses to evaluate companies. They show how security actually works at 2B Advice on a day-to-day basis:
- IDENTIFY (Identifying Assets and Risks): 939 points. We know exactly what we need to protect.
- PROTECT (Protective Measures): 903 points. Our systems and data are comprehensively secured.
- DETECT (Security Incident Detection): 1,000 points. Perfect score. No threat goes undetected.
- REACT (Incident Response): 908 points. In an emergency, we act quickly and in an organized manner.
"A perfect score of 1,000 points in the DETECT category means that we can detect all security incidents that could affect your data. This has been confirmed by independent experts."
What does the CyberVadis rating mean for our customers?
Here's what that means for you in practice—in your day-to-day work, during audits, and within your own supply chain:
- Your data is secure: All 174 security controls that were reviewed were verified by external experts, and 142 of them were classified as proven strengths.
- Your privacy rights are protected: Our GDPR-Compliance-A score of 997 out of 1,000 is nearly perfect and has been independently verified.
- No reliance on good faith: The assessment was conducted by external CyberVadis analysts, not by us.
- Proof of safety at the touch of a button: Our scorecard is available to you at any time. As documentation for your own customers or auditors.
- Ongoing Security: The assessment is repeated annually. You benefit from a verified, up-to-date security standard on an ongoing basis.
The Difference Between ISO 27001, SOC 2, and CyberVadis
When choosing their security certification, many companies face a real dilemma. The two best-known standards each cover only part of the requirements, leaving a gap that is becoming increasingly problematic for European companies and their customers.
What ISO 27001 Achieves
ISO 27001 is the leading international standard for information security management systems and a recognized, valuable foundation. 2B Advice also adheres to the requirements of ISO 27001 and is certified accordingly. ISO 27001 confirms that a company takes a structured approach to security. However, it does not provide concrete evidence that every single security measure is effective in practice. This is precisely where the gap between formal structure and proven operational implementation arises.
What SOC 2 Does
SOC 2 closes this gap from a technical perspective by requiring an evidence-based assessment of the actual effectiveness of controls over a defined period. However, SOC 2 was developed for the U.S. market. GDPR, NIS-2 and DORA play no role in this. For European companies, this means that a second gap remains: the lack of a connection to the European legal framework.
For you, as a European customer, this results in a double GAP in the standard landscape:
- GAP 1 – Structure vs. Effectiveness: ISO 27001 validates governance and processes, but does not provide an evidence-based assessment of the effectiveness of operational controls.
- GAP 2 – U.S. Framework vs. EU Law: SOC 2 provides this evidence-based assessment of effectiveness, but without any reference to GDPR, NIS-2, or DORA. Furthermore, SOC 2 is hardly established as a form of verification in European supply chains.
How CyberVadis Closes Both GAPs
CyberVadis was developed specifically for this scenario. It combines the strengths of both standards without inheriting their weaknesses. Based on concrete evidence such as documents, configurations, logs, and process records, it evaluates, across more than 170 controls, whether security measures are actually implemented and effective in day-to-day operations. This evidence is reviewed by analysts. What matters is not the existence of a process, but its effectiveness.
This result is validated externally by independent CyberVadis analysts and expressed as a benchmarkable score ranging from 0 to 1,000. For you as a customer, this means:
- Proven Operational Effectiveness: As with SOC 2 Type II, the audit not only verifies whether controls are in place, but also whether they are effective. And this is done based on actual evidence, not just on process documentation.
- GDPR-Compliance Explicitly assessed: CyberVadis evaluates data protection under European law as a separate assessment dimension. Neither of the other two standards does so as directly.
- Benchmarkable Ranking: The score, ranging from 0 to 1,000, not only indicates whether a service provider is secure, but also how secure it is and how it compares to thousands of other companies worldwide.
- EU Regulatory Compliance: NIS-2, DORA, EU AI Act – CyberVadis is aligned with the current and upcoming EU regulatory landscape, rather than with U.S. audit frameworks.
While CyberVadis does not provide formal attestation like SOC 2, it does offer a ready-to-use, reliable third-party confirmation of operational effectiveness. This confirmation anticipates the key requirements of a SOC 2 implementation in terms of content. And all of this is embedded within the European legal framework.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 2B Advice's CyberVadis score of 920 out of 1,000 mean?
The CyberVadis score of 920 out of 1,000 points shows that 2B Advice received very high ratings in the areas of cybersecurity, data protection, and operational security controls. For customers, this means that the security measures were not only documented internally but also verified by independent CyberVadis analysts based on concrete evidence.
Why is a CyberVadis assessment relevant for customers and supply chains?
A CyberVadis assessment helps companies evaluate a service provider’s security more objectively. This is especially true in regulated supply chains, where data protection—Compliance, NIS-2, DORA, or risk management—trust alone is not enough. Customers need solid evidence that technical, organizational, and data protection controls are actually in place.
What does a data protection score of 997 out of 1,000 points mean?
A data protection score of 997 out of 1,000 points shows that 2B Advice achieved nearly a perfect score in the CyberVadis assessment in the area of data protection. This is particularly relevant for customers because data protection is not only a consulting focus for 2B Advice, but is also an integral part of its own security and Compliance-Management is demonstrably implemented effectively.
Which security areas does CyberVadis assess?
CyberVadis evaluates various security and Compliance-Areas, including data protection, Data security, Third-Party Security Management, NIS-2, DORA, and Business Continuity. In addition, operational functions such as IDENTIFY, PROTECT, DETECT, and REACT are examined. Thus, the assessment not only shows whether processes exist, but also how security measures function in day-to-day operations.
What is the difference between CyberVadis, ISO 27001, and SOC 2?
ISO 27001 confirms that a company systematically organizes its information security. SOC 2 places greater emphasis on assessing the effectiveness of technical controls over time, but is primarily established in the U.S. market. CyberVadis combines security assessments, concrete evidence, benchmarking, and alignment with European regulations, such as those regarding GDPR, NIS-2, and DORA.
Why is 2B Advice a suitable provider for data protection compliance, risk management, and Ailance?
2B Advice combines data protection consulting, Compliance-Expertise, risk management, and the Ailance platform, which has an independently verified security level. The CyberVadis assessment shows that 2B Advice not only complies with data protection and Compliance-not only develops processes for clients, but can also provide robust evidence of its own security organization.
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