NIS2 READY
Being a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) means carrying significant responsibility. NIS2 and the Cybersecurity Act define what you are required to comply with. Audits and inspections examine whether you are doing it correctly. And in the middle of it all, constantly evolving threats are waiting.
For a new CISO, it can feel like standing in front of a road map without a compass – you know you need to move forward, but you are not sure in which direction. A more experienced manager faces a different challenge: too many tools, each solving only part of the problem, and instead of making strategic decisions, valuable time is spent stitching fragments together.
This is where Tazilla comes in. Not as another isolated software solution, but as a simple modular platform that connects key processes into one clear and structured system. It enables organizations to meet legislative obligations, prepare documentation for audits, and most importantly, strengthen resilience against cyber threats. Tazilla brings clarity where there was previously chaos.
Today, cybersecurity is not only a technical challenge but primarily a strategic discipline that directly affects operational continuity and user trust. Organizations face a growing number of threats, and successful risk management requires a systematic, transparent, and repeatable approach. That is why we developed a solution that enables comprehensive identification, assessment, and management of cyber risks in line with real organizational needs.
In this article,we present a real-life implementation at the Specialized Hospital for Orthopedic Prosthetics Bratislava, n.o. (ŠNOP) , Slovakia, where Tazilla helped strengthen cyber resilience and improve visibility across critical areas.
Risk Management and Strengthening Resilience
Cyber threats are constantly evolving, and traditional reactive approaches are no longer sufficient. Tazilla enables organizations to approach risks systematically – from asset identification through threat and control catalogs to clear reporting. The cybersecurity manager always knows which areas are under control and which require reinforcement.
Practical Example: ŠNOP
ŠNOP carried out the risk analysis directly in Tazilla. The process began with asset identification and classification – from the most critical core assets to individual supporting systems. Asset owners were assigned, and classification was performed from the perspective of confidentiality, availability, and integrity (CIA).
Threats from the Tazilla catalog were then mapped to these assets. The system automatically calculated risk levels and proposed mitigation controls. The CISO verified or adjusted all outputs based on professional judgment.
The result was a detailed report – a list of risks with their impacts, implemented and planned controls, and quantified annual costs. The initial structured risk analysis was completed within days instead of weeks, providing management with immediate visibility. For the first time, hospital management gained a comprehensive overview of where resources needed to be invested and clear arguments explaining why those investments were necessary.
All processes were aligned with the Slovak Act on Cybersecurity (as the national transposition of the NIS2 Directive), ensuring traceability, documented accountability, and full regulatory compliance.
The risk analysis thus became not only a technical exercise for the manager but also a practical tool supporting strategic decision-making at the executive level – creating measurable value for both operational and executive levels .
Keeping Partners and Suppliers Under Control
Organizational security does not rely solely on internal processes and measures. Increasingly, it is influenced by partners, suppliers, and subcontractors who have access to systems or data. Regulations therefore place strong emphasis on supply chain risk management.
In Tazilla, information about third parties can be collected in one place. The platform includes a risk assessment questionnaire that evaluates third parties (suppliers) across key security domains.
Practical Example: ŠNOP
When assessing a new supplier, ŠNOP used the Tazilla questionnaire. The supplier answered questions regarding access management, data protection, incident response, and business continuity.
Tazilla processed the responses into a clear third-party risk analysis and identified that although the supplier met most security requirements, it lacked a detailed incident response plan. The assessment process was completed in a single structured workflow, eliminating the need for separate documentation.
Based on this finding, the hospital updated contractual conditions. Instead of terminating the cooperation, it chose a safer and more transparent continuation of the partnership.
The results of third-party assessments can be directly exported from Tazilla. Hospital management received a clear report with recommendations – identifying safe partnerships, areas requiring additional controls, and relationships posing excessive risk.
For auditors, this process serves as evidence that the hospital systematically manages its supply chain and maintains documented justification for all decisions. Third-party analysis thus shifted from an administrative obligation to a practical risk management tool.
Prepared for Outages and Incidents
Even with the best preventive controls, outages or incidents can occur. What matters most is how well an organization can operate in a crisis and how quickly it can recover.
In Tazilla, business continuity is closely linked with risk management. Managers can define RTO and RPO values for specific assets or services, prepare and regularly test recovery plans, and record exercise results. Incidents are logged directly in the system, including applied measures and resolution progress.
Although incident reporting cannot yet be fully automated (regulatory reporting may require additional integration with external systems), Tazilla provides structured documentation that simplifies the entire process.
People as the First Line of Defense
Technology is essential, but human error remains one of the most common causes of incidents. Clicking on a malicious link, using weak passwords, or simple inattention can undermine even the best-protected systems.
That is why education and awareness-building are integral parts of Tazilla. The platform includes an online training module that explains key cybersecurity topics in a clear and practical way, directly applicable to everyday work.
Completed courses are recorded within the system, giving managers full visibility over participation and results. For auditors, this provides clear evidence that training is not only planned but actively delivered. For the organization, it represents a gradual shift toward building a culture where security becomes a natural part of the working environment.
Practical Example: ŠNOP
Although the hospital has so far implemented only one of the basic trainings, it plans to introduce additional Tazilla video courses soon. These will enable continuous employee education while tracking results directly in the system, providing both management and auditors with transparent evidence of compliance.
Additional Services – Beyond Regulatory Compliance
Regulations require organizations to cover essential areas – risk management, compliance, business continuity, and employee training. These are the fundamental pillars assessed during audits and inspections.
Tazilla goes further. It offers specialized services that help increase the level of protection and prepare for real-world attacks.
CISOs can plan penetration testing through a guided process, define its scope, receive a cost estimate, and store results directly in the system for further risk management use. Code analysis is also available, scanning open-source components for known vulnerabilities and recommending remediation steps. Honeypots can be deployed as digital traps that divert attackers from real systems while providing valuable intelligence about attack methods. Organizations without an internal security operations center can use SOC-as-a-Service to gain professional monitoring without building an expensive in-house team. Finally, war games – simulated exercises – test both human and technical readiness and reveal how the organization would respond to an actual attack.
Combined with core platform functionalities, these additional services create a comprehensive tool that simplifies the CISO’s work while increasing organizational resilience.
Value for the Organization
Cybersecurity is not only about technology – it is about time, people, and trust. Tazilla helps bring all these elements together into a single functional ecosystem.
It saves time by centralizing documentation and eliminating fragmented tools and spreadsheets. It strengthens resilience by combining essential compliance functions with advanced security services. It reduces audit stress because documentation is always available, current, and clearly structured.
For a new manager, Tazilla is the compass that shows where to begin. For an experienced professional, it is a tool that provides control and space for strategic decision-making. And for the organization, it is a path to cybersecurity that is systematic, demonstrable, and sustainable.