Why do we need security audit or assessment?
A security assessment is one of the best ways to determine the integrity of an organization's information without the associated cost and damages of an actual incident. Safe Side Compliance’s Security Audit and Assessment encompasses administrative, technical, and physical security policies and procedures. Our audit frameworks are based on accepted industry standards which allow us to discover gaps in your existing defenses so that you can better:
- Fortify your infrastructure
- Comply with regulatory issues
- Protect your valuable assets
What does an assessment include?
The first step to improving security is to understand the effectiveness of measures currently in place. Our security specialists begin their work through questionnaires, interviews, vulnerability scans, and examination of operating systems and network infrastructure settings. Safe Side Compliance specialists will review existing security policies to ensure they meet industry standards and assist in the development of a security program that integrates your business and technology. Each security assessment includes the following:
Processes
- Business Overview
- In-depth regulatory and best practice review
- Review of existing security policies and procedures
- Policy awareness review
- Documents, Media, and Data Protection Review
Reports
- Executive/Board level summary
- Technical staff reports
- Regulatory Compliance report
- Core engineering team review of results
- Remediation strategy consultation
Technology
- Internal and external vulnerability assessment
- Third-Party/Vendor security analysis
- Network topology review
- VPN and remote user connections
- Wireless and Mobility review
- Security countermeasure review
- System OS and service fingerprinting and classification
- Administrator privileges testing
For additional details on how Safe Side Compliance can assist in meeting your regulatory compliance obligations or to receive more details on an assessment Contact Us at 978-340-6400