It involves an in-depth assessment of a company’s security systems and processes to identify vulnerabilities, risks and areas for improvement.

What is an IT security audit?

An IT security audit is a comprehensive assessment of the security arrangements in place within an organization. It analyzes computer systems, networks and security management processes to identify potential breaches and assess compliance with applicable security standards. The objective is to ensure the protection of sensitive data, prevent malicious intrusions and limit the impact of cyber attacks.

Why do you need a security audit?

Cyber attacks can have devastating consequences, especially for SMEs, which are often less protected. A security audit not only identifies risks before they occur, but also takes preventive measures to protect infrastructure. Why an audit is essential:

• Vulnerability detection: A security audit helps you identify vulnerabilities before they are exploited.
• Security optimization: It strengthens security controls, access policies and data management.
• Compliance: Ensure your infrastructure complies with applicable regulations, such as GDPR, to avoid costly penalties.
• Cost reduction: By identifying inefficiencies or underutilized systems, an audit can optimize resources and reduce the costs of security management.

Steps of an IT security audit

1.Current situation analysis: Identification of systems, networks and policies in place.
2.Vulnerability tests: Simulation of attacks to identify vulnerable access points.
3.Report and recommendations: Provide a detailed report with advice to improve safety.
4.Patch Implementation: Implement recommended measures to strengthen infrastructure.

The importance of an audit for telework and virtualization

With the rise of telework, security auditing is even more crucial. Virtualization of systems, via VPS or virtual machines, requires specific security controls to ensure secure access to data from any location. Companies must ensure that their connections are secure and that virtual environments are properly insulated to prevent malicious intrusion.

Use UNIVIRTUAL for your security audit

UNIVIRTUAL offers you a complete audit & consulting to optimize and secure your IT infrastructure and cloud architecture. Our teams, with more than 25 years of experience, will analyze your IS, map out your infrastructure, and provide you with personalized recommendations for enhanced security.

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