Takeover of security-critical IT systems

Responsibly managing security-critical IT systems

Taking over and further developing security-related IT systems is one of the most demanding tasks in software development. Whether in the defense sector, public administration, or industry—wherever systems perform critical functions—more than just technical expertise is required: a sense of responsibility, precision, and absolute process reliability are also essential.
new direction GmbH takes on precisely this responsibility.

The challenge: complex existing software during ongoing operations

Legacy software has often grown over many years—with heterogeneous technologies, changing service providers, and inconsistent code quality. Documentation is often incomplete, frameworks are outdated, and security mechanisms are no longer up to date.
The biggest challenge lies not in the technology itself, but in the transition: knowledge must be transferred cleanly, risks must be assessed, and systems must be understood—without jeopardizing ongoing operations, even for a short time.

Structured approach for secure system takeover

A successful takeover is based on thorough analysis and complete transparency.
We start with a structured introduction to the architecture, code base, and dependencies. Development, test, and production environments are systematically checked, permissions are set up correctly, and the knowledge transfer is fully documented.
This ensures that all relevant information is available before responsibility is officially transferred—without any operational risks.

Security analyses, code review & sustainable stabilization

In the next step, we conduct a comprehensive analysis of the source code, infrastructure, and frameworks used.
We place particular emphasis on security-related aspects such as outdated libraries, CVEs, access controls, encryption, and open-source components—including license and maintainability checks.
After the takeover, we take over ongoing support: maintenance, support, controlled further development, and documented release processes ensure that stability, integrity, and security are guaranteed in the long term.

Value enhancement & future security for mission-critical systems

A professional takeover is more than just refactoring—it lays the foundation for sustainable modernization and strategic development.
Clear processes, comprehensive documentation, and consistent security management create a stable foundation on which organizations can build for the long term.
Anyone who takes over security-critical existing software in the defense or government sector bears responsibility – for technology, people, and security. new direction GmbH lives up to this claim in every project.

Contact

Do you want to prepare your company for the digital transformation?
Then make an appointment with us now for a free consultation.

new direction GmbH
Hauptstraße 7
86356 Neusäß
Germany

Tel.: +49 (0)821 54370-00
Fax: +49 (0)821 54370-20

info@newdirection.de

new direction GmbH Neusäß,
Zweigniederlassung St. Gallen
Langackerstrasse 8
9010 St. Gallen
Switzerland

Tel.: +41 (0)71 45522-57

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