Empowering Your Information Security Journey
Empowering Your Information Security Journey
Strategic and Operational Support to Successfully Implement Your Management System (ISMS, CSMS, AIMS, BCMS)
Certification Preparation
Focused support to prepare your organization for audits and certifications in line with recognized international standards.
Guidance for Internal and External Audits, Compliance Management, and Ongoing Process Optimization.
Training & Workshops
Effective education and awareness to enhance your employees’ understanding of information security.
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Audit Support
(Internal audits; external audits performed by accredited certification providers)
100% Proven Success Rate Since 2017 in TISAX®, ISO 27001, ISO 22301, and ISO/SAE 21434 Certifications
70%
of Our Projects Comes from Satisfied Clients’ Recommendations – Trust That Builds Strong Connections.
50%
of Our Clients Have Partnered with Us for Over Three Years – Building Sustainable Relationships That Deliver Results.
Consulting on Equal Terms
We believe that true cybersecurity success is built through partnership — working side by side with you to create sustainable, future-proof security structures.Together, we design tailored strategies and practical solutions that seamlessly fit into your existing organization — without unnecessary complexity, but with real, measurable impact.
We focus not only on leadership, but on engaging every employee across your company.
We speak your language — clear, actionable, and at eye level. Especially when translating technical requirements into operational practice, we ensure full understanding and acceptance.
Because real change only happens when everyone is aligned, empowered, and committed to the goal.
Our approach to building an Information Security Management System (ISMS) is holistic: integrating people, technologies, and processes into a strong, resilient framework.
Our mission: Building internal expertise, transferring knowledge systematically, and embedding a true cybersecurity culture deep within your organization.
I am Michael Kirsch, founder and owner of MLYK Consulting. With extensive experience in information security, cybersecurity, data protection, and industrial security, I support companies in building and further developing robust security structures.
My core focus lies in consulting, implementing, and auditing Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) — particularly in accordance with ISO/IEC 27001 and TISAX® standards.
I work closely with organizations, offering practical, targeted support — from the initial consultation to successful certification.
Another key aspect of my work is developing security-relevant ICT strategies and deriving effective measures that integrate efficiently and seamlessly into existing business processes — without creating unnecessary overhead.
Core Competencies:
ISO/IEC 27001 / TISAX® – Lead auditor for certification projects
ISO 22301 / BSI 200-4 – Business Continuity Management (BCMS) consulting
IEC 62443 – Industrial security and network protection for OT/ICS environments
ISO/SAE 21434 – Cybersecurity engineering in the automotive sector
TÜV SÜD Academy – Lecturer in Information Security
I bring deep experience from working with both major corporations and medium-sized enterprises.
As an active member of several expert groups (including CYSIS and KRITIS/BSI) and as a moderator and speaker at professional events, I am passionately committed to fostering knowledge exchange within the information security community.
Munich, May 27, 2025 – MLYK Consulting, a leading European advisory firm for information security and compliance, and Granite State Infosec Consulting LLC (GSIC), a renowned U.S.-based cybersecurity consultancy, have entered into a strategic partnership to support U.S. companies in meeting the growing demands of TISAX® (Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange).
Originating from the German automotive industry through the VDA (German Association of the Automotive Industry), TISAX® has established itself internationally as a critical standard for securing information within global automotive supply chains. While the U.S. market is only at the beginning of its TISAX® adoption journey, both companies see significant growth potential and are committed to leading this development from the front.
“As experts with deep roots in the German automotive industry, we understand not only the origin of TISAX®, but also how to translate its requirements into real business value,” says Michael Kirsch, CEO of MLYK Consulting. “Our partnership with GSIC is built on trust, proven collaboration, and the shared vision to help U.S. companies turn compliance into a strategic advantage.”
Wolfram von Schoen, President of GSIC, adds: “Having already successfully delivered TISAX® projects together in Europe, we are excited to bring this joint expertise to the American market. Together, we offer the perfect combination of German precision and a deep understanding of U.S. business environments to help organizations thrive in the highly competitive global automotive landscape.”
This partnership marks a significant step in establishing a strong transatlantic collaboration, providing U.S. organizations with the guidance and expertise needed to meet rising information security standards and open new opportunities in the global marketplace.
For more information:
MLYK Consulting: www.mlyk.com
Granite State Infosec Consulting: www.gsinfosec.com