Successfully Implementing ICS Compliance

Trust Based on Substance

Regulatory requirements are becoming more complex, and the expectations of customers, investors, and supervisory authorities are rising. Certinova offers a structured, transparent approach to assessing and further developing internal control systems, backed by decades of auditing experience, strong partnerships, and the highest data protection standards. The result: reliable reports, an externally usable seal of quality, a transparent rating, and concrete recommendations for optimization.

Certinova combines professional depth, proven methodology, and reliable data protection for companies that want to do more than just demonstrate compliance—they want to live it every day.

Proven Expertise & Strong Partnerships

Certinova is led by experts with decades of experience in internal control systems (ICS), auditing, compliance, and risk management. Our team brings deep industry knowledge from international auditing firms and collaborates with renowned partners, including member firms of Moore Global. This ensures that we provide professionally robust assessments of the highest standard.

Proven Results for Our Clients

Companies across all industries use Certinova assessments to sustainably improve their compliance structures and demonstrate them to customers, investors, and auditors. Our approach helps organizations meet regulatory requirements in a structured manner, identify control weaknesses early, and credibly substantiate their commitment to excellence.

Confidentiality Is Not Just a Promise

Protecting sensitive corporate data is an integral part of every Certinova assessment. We have implemented stringent technical and organizational measures to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of all client data at all times. We strictly adhere to the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and provide transparent disclosure regarding storage locations, processing bases, and protective measures.

Trust Through Expertise

The Minds Behind Certinova

At Certinova, professional responsibility is at the heart of everything we do. Our founders bring decades of experience from leading auditing firms and advisory roles, applying this knowledge strategically to guide companies on their path to effective compliance and operational excellence.

Dr. Oliver Bungartz

Co-Founder & Compliance Visionary

Dr. Oliver Bungartz is one of the leading experts in internal control systems, internal audit, and corporate governance.

In senior positions at international auditing firms, he has helped shape compliance frameworks for global companies and is recognized as the author of authoritative professional publications, including the standard reference work "Handbuch Interne Kontrollsysteme (IKS)." At Certinova, he is responsible for the professional quality and methodological development of our assessment approaches.

Gregor Strobl

Co-Founder & ICS Specialist

Gregor Strobl supports companies in building effective internal control structures with a clear focus on operational feasibility and regulatory compliance.

His experience from leading auditing firms and advisory roles makes him a reliable partner for decision-makers in compliance, risk management, and IT & cyber topics. At Certinova, he is responsible for client support and the strategic development of the service portfolio.

Trust in People

The Certinova Analyst Team

Certinova is supported by a dedicated team of compliance professionals, auditors, and analysts. Our experts combine deep industry knowledge with a structured methodology and a digital approach—delivering assessments that are technically robust, transparent, and immediately actionable.

Experienced, methodologically precise, and broadly connected—for assessments you can rely on.

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Industry Specialists

Our analysts possess in-depth knowledge of the industries and company types they assess. Whether you are a SaaS provider, financial service provider, cloud platform, or a regulated entity, we understand the specific requirements, typical control risks, and regulatory frameworks of your industry and apply this knowledge directly to the assessment.

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Experience and Expertise

Our analysts bring years of experience from leading auditing firms, backed by internationally recognized qualifications such as WP, CIA, CISA, CISM, and ISO 27001 Lead Auditor. Expertise that you can not only claim but also prove. This ensures that every assessment is based on demonstrated professional competence, not experience alone.

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Audit Methodology

Every Certinova assessment follows a defined methodological framework—from scope definition and control analysis to quality assurance. This results in reports that are not only convincing internally but also hold up to scrutiny from clients, investors, and regulatory authorities.

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Digital Approach

Certinova purposefully utilizes digital tools and AI-supported functions to make evidence gathering, documentation, and analysis more efficient. Professional assessment, quality assurance, and accountability always remain with our experts—technology supports, but does not replace, professional judgment.

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International Network

Certinova collaborates with internationally renowned auditing firms, including member firms of Moore Global. These partnerships ensure the highest professional standards, facilitate cross-border assessments, and strengthen the international credibility of Certinova’s results.

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Quality Assurance

At Certinova, quality assurance is not an afterthought but a structural component of every assessment process. All Certinova certification services are provided by Moore BRL WPG, ensuring professional independence, due diligence, and results that are not only convincing internally but also stand up to scrutiny from clients, investors, and regulatory authorities.

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