VdS-certified means a product or service provider meets the requirements of VdS Schadenverhütung GmbH, a German testing and certification body with roots in the insurance sector. Certifications cover fire protection, intrusion detection, and — since several years — information security (VdS 10000). In an ISMS, VdS certification can serve as evidence of security product and service provider quality. For SMEs, VdS 10000 offers a pragmatic entry point into information security management.