Path to Basic Protection with fuentis

Path to Basic Security (WiBA) with fuentis

What is WiBA?

WiBA (Weg in die Basis-Absicherung / Path to Basic Security) is an accessible, lightweight introduction to information security. It was developed to help organizations—especially SMEs and public authorities—implement recognized security standards such as the BSI IT-Grundschutz with minimal effort.

WiBA focuses on practical, quickly implementable measures with high security impact. It consists of 19 topic-specific checklists with around 250 questions, which can be completed either in Word or via a specialized software solution.

WiBA with the fuentis Suite 4

With the fuentis Suite 4, the WiBA approach can be mapped seamlessly and intuitively.

After defining the organizational scope with just a few clicks, you can import the official WiBA module from the BSI-aligned catalog. All questions are clearly structured and grouped according to their respective requirements—making processing simple, transparent, and traceable.

Your advantage: Instead of studying extensive BSI documentation, you start working immediately inside the fuentis Suite. The tool shows you exactly what is required, provides context, and guides you through each step. This makes the entry into basic security efficient, guided, and highly practical.

Basic Security with the fuentis Suite 4

IT security is essential for every organization to protect against cyberattacks, data loss, and operational disruptions. The BSI Basic Security provides a practical framework for implementing fundamental security measures systematically.

The fuentis Suite 4 supports companies in:

• meeting BSI requirements

• managing risks

• ensuring compliance

• documenting measures

• preparing audits

Below is a breakdown of how the fuentis Suite supports the WiBA process from start to finish.

Structural Analysis

To implement a clear and efficient security strategy, the organization is modeled in a simplified structure. Assets are grouped into target object groups (TOGs) to avoid redundant documentation.

This results in:

• a clear visualization of business processes

• reduced maintenance effort

• consistent and reusable structural data

The fuentis Suite 4 provides an intuitive UI that helps you build this structure quickly and consistently.

Linking

Structural elements are systematically linked to show dependencies and relationships at a glance. This provides a transparent overview and forms the foundation for later analysis steps.

The fuentis Suite makes linking fast and error-free—ensuring a consistent security model with minimal effort.

Determination of Protection Needs

In BSI Basic Security, the protection need is defined by default as “normal.” This eliminates the need for complex individual assessments.

Still, detailed evaluations can be added if necessary. Thanks to previously created links, this step is efficient and avoids redundant work.

Modeling

During modeling, the requirements of the BSI Basic Security are assigned to the respective objects. Because WiBA is streamlined, no complex tailoring is required.

The fuentis Suite provides:

• clear guidance

• structured requirement allocation

• no unnecessary methodological overhead

This keeps the focus on practical implementation instead of heavy documentation.

Risk Analysis

Since WiBA assumes “normal” protection needs, a full risk analysis is not required. Instead, implementation of measures can begin immediately.

This guarantees:

• fast security improvements

• minimal administrative overhead

• transparent, structured procedures

Despite skipping the detailed risk analysis, all essential aspects remain covered.

Conclusion

With the fuentis Suite 4, the Path to Basic Security (WiBA) becomes simple, structured, and manageable—even for organizations without deep IT expertise.

The tool supports you:

• from structural analysis

• through linking and modeling

• to implementing the required measures

Especially for small and medium-sized organizations, the combination of WiBA + fuentis Suite 4 provides an efficient, practical, and sustainable approach to information security.

It makes IT-Grundschutz tangible—and transforms security from a daunting task into a manageable routine.