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. A thorough audit typically assesses the security of the system's physical configuration and environment, software, information handling processes, and user practices. Security audits are often used to determine regulatory compliance, in the wake of legislation that specifies how organizations must deal with information.
Security audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing are the three main types of security diagnostics. Each of the three takes a different approach and may be best suited for a particular purpose.
Security audits measure an information system's performance against a list of criteria.
Every organization should perform routine security audits to ensure that data and assets are protected. First, the audit’s scope should be decided and include all company assets related to information security, including computer equipment, phones, network, email, data and any access-related items, such as cards, tokens and passwords.
Then, past and potential future asset threats must be reviewed. Anyone in the information security field should stay apprised of new trends, as well as security measures taken by other companies. Next, the auditing team should estimate the amount of destruction that could transpire under threatening conditions
. There should be an established plan and controls for maintaining business operations after a threat has occurred, which is called an intrusion prevention system. In the audit process, evaluating and implementing business needs are top priorities.
Once your audit has been carried out and the subsequent recommendations are delivered, the next step should be determined by what this package of advice contains. If there are major and looming threats to your organisation, then – budget permitting – implementing measures to tackle these concerns should be of paramount importance.
If you feel as if your IT security systems are in need of an expert assessment, get in touch with our team today to discuss your options and how we can help ensure your business remains safe, secure and up to date with all the latest apparatus and software.
Security audits measure an information system's performance against a list of criteria.
Every organization should perform routine security audits to ensure that data and assets are protected. First, the audit’s scope should be decided and include all company assets related to information security, including computer equipment, phones, network, email, data and any access-related items, such as cards, tokens and passwords.
Then, past and potential future asset threats must be reviewed. Anyone in the information security field should stay apprised of new trends, as well as security measures taken by other companies. Next, the auditing team should estimate the amount of destruction that could transpire under threatening conditions
. There should be an established plan and controls for maintaining business operations after a threat has occurred, which is called an intrusion prevention system. In the audit process, evaluating and implementing business needs are top priorities.
Once your audit has been carried out and the subsequent recommendations are delivered, the next step should be determined by what this package of advice contains. If there are major and looming threats to your organisation, then – budget permitting – implementing measures to tackle these concerns should be of paramount importance.
If you feel as if your IT security systems are in need of an expert assessment, get in touch with our team today to discuss your options and how we can help ensure your business remains safe, secure and up to date with all the latest apparatus and software.
