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Reliable IT systems are the foundation of stable business processes.

We support companies in conducting comprehensive assessments of their IT landscape, identifying risks and strengthening internal control systems in a targeted manner. Whether in the context of regulatory requirements, internal governance or ongoing digital transformation, our experts combine technical and regulatory expertise with operational perspectives and can advise you on all aspects of digital processes. This creates clarity in complex IT structures and fosters trust in your digital organisation.

Core Services

At Grant Thornton Switzerland/Liechtenstein, we offer a range of services to help you achieve compliance and safeguard the resilience of your IT environment:

Non-Audit Assurance Engagement

This service includes compliance with international standards in the creation of test reports that certify the quality of your processes for your customers.

ISAE 3402 control reports for financial statement relevant processes
ISAE 3000 control reports for all types of outsourced process
SOC 1 and 2 attestation services according to US standards
Support in the definition or assessment of contracts with external service providers or service recipients
Definition or assessment of processes for monitoring external service providers

IT audit

We offer IT audit services as part of accounting audits and regulatory reporting in the industrial and financial sectors. We also provide competent support for IT audits performed by your internal audit department.

IT audits in the financial services and industry sector as part of the financial accounting audit
Regulatory IT audits as part of regulatory reporting
IT architecture assessments
Description and assessment of automated processes and controls
Special audits in the IT environment (such as IT security)
Business continuity management and disaster recovery
Assessment and testing of services based on blockchain technology

Cyber-Security

We provide auditing and consulting services in the IT security environment.

Cyber compliance ISMS as per ISO27001, BSI basic protection or B3S (KRITIS)
Cybersecurity and IT security audits
Cyber incident response
Cybersecurity and robustness (such as cyber incidence response and penetration testing)
Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing
Cyber awareness training
SWIFT CSP assessments
IT risk assessment and controls
IT business continuity (BCM) and disaster recovery plan (DRP) – from strategy and business impact analysis (BIA) through to planning and implementation of emergency scenarios

IT Consulting / Digital Consulting

We would be happy to use our knowledge from our wide array of auditing activities to advise you on various IT topics.

Evaluation and benchmarking of your data analytics approach
Overview of available technologies and support in their selection
Development of specific data analytics for areas such as internal audit (SQL, ACL, IDEA)
Data visualisation (Power BI, Tableau, Spotfire, Qlik Sense)
Evaluation of your IT operating models and IT organisation
IT assessments for reviewing and analysing the efficiency and effectiveness of your IT organisation
Project monitoring and support for transformation projects
Evaluation of any given data sets and data migrations

Additional services

We offer additional services in cooperation with our partners from the Grant Thornton International network.

Consultation on the Federal Act on Data Protection (nFADP)

The new Federal Act on Data Protection (nFADP) and the corresponding ordinance will come into force in Switzerland on 1 September 2023. All companies that process personal data which affects natural persons in Switzerland fall within the scope of the law and are equally affected.

The specialists of the Advisory IT & Digitalisation Team of Grant Thornton Switzerland/Liechtenstein can support you efficiently and straightforwardly due to their expertise in technical and legal issues in order to implement the new legal requirements in a timely manner.

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IT audit and data analysis for cantonal supervisory bodies

In almost every company today, business processes are based on the underlying IT infrastructure and the applications used. Experience shows that this also affects the individual offices of cantonal authorities and the associated audit activities of the supervisory bodies. Grant Thornton supports cantonal financial auditors and supervisory bodies in auditing complex IT infrastructures and IT processes, thereby creating increased transparency and audit certainty in an interwoven constellation between offices and auditors with various interdependencies.

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SAP Consulting & Project Management

SAP transformations can be complex, risky and often present unexpected challenges for organisations. A lack of strategy, limited resources, dependence on implementation partners and unclear architecture decisions often lead to delays and risks.

We know the challenges of SAP projects very well and are therefore able to manage projects in a targeted manner and accompany them successfully. With proven methods, in-depth expertise and a practice-orientated approach, we bring structure and strategy to the chaos and keep your back free.

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Cyber Security Health Check

Digitalisation and the increasing networking of business processes make companies more vulnerable today than ever before. Cyberattacks, data loss and system failures have become real threats that can cause not only financial damage but also reputational damage.

Our Cyber Security Health Check helps you to identify vulnerabilities at an early stage, minimise risks and protect your IT landscape in the long term – before attackers become active.

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CyberHunter

In today’s digital world, cyber resilience is critical for all organisations, regardless of size.

Cyber attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated and the impact of a cyber incident can be devastating. It is therefore essential to invest in a robust cyber security solution that gives your organisation insight and protects against the latest threats.

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