Seeing what others miss
What are
VBA-Macros?
Almost every company runs small programs in Microsoft Excel, Word or Outlook, so-called VBA macros. They were created years ago by employees to automate tasks: Generate reports, merge data, perform calculations.
The problem: the creators are often long gone. No one knows how many macros there are, where they run, or what they do.
The risk: This is exactly what makes VBA macros the perfect backdoor for hackers. Emotet, TrickBot, Ryuk: the most successful ransomware attacks in recent years have used this method. And: cyber insurance companies and the BSI (German Federal Office for Information Security) are increasingly asking about it. If you don’t have an answer, you have a problem.
Customized IT security
Office VBA Security & Compliance
From overview to control
01 Creating transparency
Knowing what is actually running in the company
OVSC scans your network and shows you which VBA macros exist, where they are located, what they do, and who created them.
02 Assess risks
Understanding which macros are critical
Not every macro is dangerous. OVSC analyzes the code and shows which macros are harmless and which pose a risk.
03 Establish control
Only verified code may be executed
Verified macros are signed. Only signed macros are allowed to run; everything else is blocked. The backdoor is closed.
04 Secure changes
Detect manipulation immediately
If a macro is modified, OVSC detects it immediately. You maintain control, even when changes occur.
Insight into
real projects
We are all about security, and although many companies have great difficulties with this, almost nobody wants to talk about it. It makes sense, doesn’t it?
After all, our clients include public administrations and renowned companies.
We will be happy to tell you more in person.
21,000 employees
Situation: The cyber insurance company asked questions about macro security. The IT department was unable to answer because no one knew which VBA macros existed. At the same time, the board of directors requested a status report following a ransomware attack in the industry.
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automatically analyzed
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potentially dangerous
Result: proWare Solutions brought clarity where there had previously been uncertainty. The board received its report, the insurance company got its answers, and IT now has an overview it never had before.
30,000 employees
Situation: A DAX company with nearly 30,000 employees wanted clarity regarding its macro landscape. OVSC scanned and analyzed the entire Office environment.
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automatically analyzed
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potentially dangerous
Result: proWare Solutions provided clarity where there was previously uncertainty. Critical macros were identified and blocked, while non-critical ones were approved for execution.
6,000 employees
Situation: The IT department knew that VBA macros were in use but lacked an overview of their quantity, storage locations, and functions. OVSC was tasked with creating this transparency.
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automatically analyzed
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potentially dangerous
Result: A complete overview of all VBA macros in the environment. Critical macros identified, non-critical ones approved for execution.
Our product portfolio at a glance
VBA-Macro-Security
You don’t know which macros are running in your company.
We do, with our OVSC software. We scan your network, find every macro, analyze the code, and sign what is secure. Anything that is not secure is stopped. This way, you finally know what is there and have control over it.
PowerShell-Scripts
Your Windows environment runs on PowerShell. But is it running securely?
PowerShell scripts control central processes in every company. We analyze and sign your scripts to ensure that only verified code is executed.
Migration
VBA has an expiration date.
The technology is outdated; Microsoft is taking different paths. We show you which macros you have, which ones you still need, and which ones can be replaced, and we support you in an orderly transition to modern technologies.
Consulting & Development
You do not need a standard solution.
Instead, you need one that fits your requirements. We advise, develop, and implement—even when things get complicated or others reach their limits.