A cyber security audit is a systematic and independent examination of an organization’s cyber security. An audit ensures that the proper security controls, policies, and procedures are in place and working effectively. Your organization has a number of cyber security policies in place. The purpose of a cyber security audit is to provide a ‘checklist’ in it is to provide an organization’s management, vendors, and customers, with an assessment of an organization’s security posture. Audits play a critical role in helping organizations avoid cyber threats. They identify and test your security in order to highlight any weaknesses or vulnerabilities that could be exploited by a potential bad actor. What does an audit cover? A cyber security audit focuses on cyber security standards, guidelines, and policies. Furthermore, it focuses on ensuring that all security controls are optimized, and all compliance requirements are met.
