The BSI will introduce a standardized and mandatory training program, followed by an exam and individual certification as a KRITIS auditor, in order to improve the quality of KRITIS compliance documentation. As a link between the audited operators of critical infrastructure and the BSI, KRITIS auditors play a central role in oversight. The resilience of critical infrastructure operators is put to the test through audits and inspections conducted by external auditors. This process identifies areas for improvement before they are detected and exploited by malicious third parties. The information gathered in this way helps the operator of the critical infrastructure improve its own security: Reliable, high-quality audits enable KRITIS operators to identify areas for improvement and impleme ...