A security audit is a systematic evaluation of the security of a company's information system by measuring how well it conforms to a set of established criteria. It identifies vulnerabilities, assesses risk, and verifies compliance with industry standards.
Audit Methodology
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1. Planning & Scoping
We work with you to define the boundaries of the audit, including specific networks, applications, and physical locations.
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2. Discovery & Enumeration
We map your network infrastructure, identifying open ports, running services, and device configurations.
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3. Vulnerability Scanning
Using automated tools and manual inspection, we detect known security flaws and misconfigurations.
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4. Penetration Testing (Optional)
Simulating a real-world attack, we attempt to exploit found vulnerabilities to determine their impact.
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5. Reporting & Remediation
We provide a comprehensive report with executive summaries and technical details, prioritizing fixes based on risk.
Audit Tools
We employ a suite of commercial and open-source tools to ensure comprehensive coverage.
Nessus / Tenable
Metasploit Pro
Burp Suite
Nmap
Frequently Asked Questions
We recommend a full independent audit at least annually, or after any significant infrastructure change.
We schedule bandwidth-intensive scans during off-hours to minimize impact on your business operations.
We audit against NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, and specific compliance requirements like HIPAA, GDPR, or PCI-DSS upon request.