The Inspectorate is responsible for conducting inspection oversight of the implementation of:

• provisions of the Information Security Act (ZInfV) and regulations issued under it, applicable to essential service providers, digital service providers, government bodies, and associated entities,
• measures that GISO orders to obligated entities through administrative decisions in the event of a serious or critical incident, a cyberattack, or the declaration of a state of heightened threat to the security of networks or information systems,
• measures that GISO orders to electronic communications operators through administrative decisions in cases of serious or critical incidents, cyberattacks, or the declaration of a state of heightened threat to the security of networks and services provided by electronic communications operators.

The Inspectorate also performs preventive tasks, including:

• responding to written inquiries from individuals, companies, and institutions regarding the operations of the Inspectorate,
• actively participating in various events to inform the interested public about identified irregularities and the consequences of regulatory violations,
• advising obligated entities on achieving compliance with regulations in the field of information security.