Challenge.

reuschlaw wanted an IT system that consistently reflected its own security requirements—transparent, clearly documented, and usable from any location. The law firm planned to digitize its working methods to a greater extent and, to this end, transfer email encryption, archiving, file storage, and backups to modern cloud services. Applications such as ERP, banking, and telephony were to continue to run reliably—but without local dependencies. At the same time, reuschlaw needed clearly structured user management, strong authentication, and a security concept that would support the path to ISO 27001 certification. The goal: an IT system that is robust, secure, and audit-proof at all times—and that makes everyday work noticeably easier.


Cyber security is an ongoing process that requires regular review and adjustment. With ISO 27001 certification, we demonstrate that this process is firmly established at reuschlaw. Close cooperation with our partners—in particular the technical and organizational support provided by Bechtle—was a decisive factor in the successful establishment and operation of our information security management system.

Stefan Hessel, Lawyer & Partner, Reusch Law Firm LLC


Solution.

Bechtle was already providing IT support to reuschlaw as part of a managed services contract, offering support, operation, and rapid assistance from a single source. It therefore made sense for Bechtle to also support the lawyers with ISO 27001 certification. To do this, Bechtle started where structure and security are crucial: email encryption, archiving, and backup. SEPPmail.cloud provided a modern, encrypted communication platform – scalable, clearly documented, and hosted in Germany. At the same time, Bechtle migrated the entire file storage system to Microsoft 365: OneDrive instead of local servers, including standardized user management. What's more, strong authentication with YubiKeys from Yubico enables secure access from anywhere, without any additional effort for employees. In addition, non-cloud-enabled applications were migrated from reuschlaw to Bechtle Cloud Services: securely operated, hosted in Germany, and accessible at all times. This was followed by the implementation of a comprehensive security and operating model with monitoring, patch management, firewall rules, and Sophos MDR—a protective shield that works in the background and provides rapid defense in case of an emergency. All of this is controlled via Bechtle's Full Managed Service. The result is an environment that performs well in everyday use and in ISO 27001 certification.

Business benefits.

  • Audit security: for clear ISO 27001 compliance—all processes and changes are documented.
  • Hosting in Germany: meets high compliance requirements—data is processed in accordance with European regulations.
  • High operational reliability: stabilizes everyday life at the law firm—workloads are monitored 24/7.
  • Uniform security standards: increase protection—through guidelines and continuous monitoring of systems.
  • Modern backup systems: ensure recoverability because separate backups can withstand attacks.
  • Optimierte Performance: verbessert Arbeitsabläufe – Telefonie und Datenzugriffe laufen konsolidiert und stabil.
  • Two-factor authentication: protects sensitive access because YubiKey reliably secures critical accounts.
  • Standardized IT structures: ensure transparency, as systems are uniformly structured and centrally controlled.
  • Location-independent: for flexible working – all cloud-based services are accessible at any time.