CISA-Certified Auditors

One Security Gap Can Cost You Everything

Our certified, independent auditors find your vulnerabilities before hackers do, and show you exactly how to fix them. Zero conflicts of interest.

IT Security Audit Penetration Test Network Security Compliance Audit Web API Security Cybersecurity Risk Assessment

Certified Information Systems Auditors

Not just consultants. CISA-certified auditors authorized to issue formal audit opinions and compliance letters.

Featured in National Media

Recognized by MSNBC, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and 40+ publications as a trusted IT security authority.

30+ Years of Experience

Trusted by CEOs, CISOs, and CIOs for three decades to deliver faster and more accurate diagnoses.

Comprehensive Security Audit Services

Our 50-point proprietary security testing process provides a 360-degree view of your risks, covering your technology systems, people, and processes.

IT Security Audit

  • Servers, cloud environments, databases, endpoints, and Microsoft 365
  • System configurations, access controls, patch management, and backup
  • Proprietary audit process for complete technical assessment

Altius IT's IT security audit evaluates the security of your IT infrastructure, including servers, cloud environments, databases, endpoints, and Microsoft 365. Our CISA-certified auditors review system configurations, access controls, patch management, backup and recovery, and operational security practices to identify vulnerabilities and misconfigurations. Our proprietary audit process provides a complete technical assessment of your IT environment and ensures your systems and sensitive data remain secure.

Learn more about IT security audit

Information Security Audit

  • Executive-level governance, policies, and technical controls
  • Risk management, access controls, incident response, and business continuity
  • Proprietary audit process aligned with your business objectives

Altius IT's information security audit provides a comprehensive evaluation of your entire security program, from executive-level governance and policies to the technical controls that protect your data. Our CISA-certified auditors assess your risk management framework, access controls, personnel security, physical safeguards, incident response planning, business continuity, vendor risk management, and regulatory compliance. Our proprietary audit process ensures your security program is properly designed, effectively implemented, and aligned with your business objectives.

Learn more about information security audit

Network Security Audit

  • Firewalls, routers, switches, wireless networks, VPN gateways
  • Firewall rules, device configurations, intrusion detection systems
  • Optional penetration test to validate network defenses

Altius IT's network security audit evaluates the security of your network infrastructure, including firewalls, routers, switches, wireless networks, VPN gateways, and network segmentation architecture. Our CISA-certified auditors review firewall rules, device configurations, intrusion detection systems, network monitoring capabilities, and both external and internal network security. A penetration test can be added to validate your network defenses against real-world attack scenarios. Our proprietary audit process ensures your network foundation remains secure.

Learn more about network security audit

Cybersecurity Audit Penetration Test

  • Controlled penetration testing of firewalls and public IP addresses
  • Email security, endpoint detection, ransomware readiness
  • Web application security and incident response evaluation

Altius IT's cybersecurity audit and penetration test evaluates your organization's ability to prevent, detect, and respond to real-world cyber threats. Emulating the approach used by hackers, our CISA-certified auditors perform controlled penetration testing of your firewalls, network entry points, and public IP addresses while assessing your email security, endpoint detection, vulnerability management, ransomware readiness, web application security, and incident response capabilities. Our proprietary audit process identifies specific vulnerabilities and provides detailed instructions to mitigate or eliminate each risk.

Learn more about cybersecurity audit

Web Application Security Audit

Altius IT's website security audit and penetration test evaluates your web application security for weaknesses such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting, buffer overflow, authentication, encryption issues, and other vulnerabilities. Our proprietary methodology includes manual processes and automated tools to find vulnerabilities and configuration issues.

Web application audit

Mobile Application Security Audit

Altius IT's mobile application security audit penetration test identifies security vulnerabilities related to your mobile application, interfaces to servers, databases, firewalls, and internal server configurations. Our proprietary methodology includes manual processes and penetration testing.

Mobile application audit

AI Application Audit

Altius IT's AI Application Audit evaluates your AI application to ensure it includes the required security and privacy controls and meets the requirements specified in the White House AI Bill of Rights and the NIST Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework.

AI application audit

Compliance Audit

Altius IT's compliance audit evaluates your administrative, physical, and technical safeguards and controls to ensure they meet security and compliance requirements: HIPAA, HITECH, GDPR, FFIEC, FTC, FACTA, NIST, ISO, ITAR, FISMA, and many others. Combine our compliance audit with an IT audit, network security audit, or website security audit.

Compliance audit

Privacy Audit

Altius IT's privacy audit helps ensure your organization operates with transparency, providing openness and clarity to all activities concerning the capture, collection, dissemination, and use of sensitive information.

Privacy audit

Risk Assessment

Altius IT's risk assessment identifies your assets, threats to the assets, vulnerabilities, and controls and safeguards needed to adequately and cost-effectively protect your systems and data. Risk assessment preventive, detective, and corrective security controls ensure your systems and sensitive data remain secure.

Risk assessment

Social Engineering Security Assessment

Your staff can create risks. Our social engineering security assessment evaluates the effectiveness of your security awareness and education program so you can better protect your valuable assets. Our social engineering security assessment benchmarks your organization against industry averages.

Social engineering assessment

Why You Need a Certified IT Auditor

Unlike a security consultant, Altius IT is certified as a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) to perform a security audit of your environment and issue reports and recommendations to secure your systems. After your audit, our Auditor Opinion Letter and Secure Seal let your clients and prospects know you meet security best practice and compliance requirements.

Learn why it matters

Auditor Opinion Letter & Secure Seal

Let your clients, customers, and prospects know that you are secure.

Learn More

Trusted for Over 30 Years to Protect Organizations Like Yours

We understand that it's not what we say, it's what we find that matters. Altius IT has no constricting ties and no conflicts of interest. We are dedicated and responsive to our clients, making recommendations aligned with your risk tolerance.

Independent & Conflict-Free

No vendor ties. Recommendations aligned solely with your risk tolerance and business goals.

Ph.D. and CISA Credentials

Led by experts with a Ph.D. in Computer Science, CISA certification, and industry leadership experience.

Proprietary 50-Point Security Process

Thorough 360-degree review covering your technology, people, and processes.

3 Months Free Post-Audit Support

Every engagement includes follow-up support to ensure vulnerabilities are properly mitigated.

100% Carbon-Neutral

Eco-friendly green assessments that save money while supporting environmental sustainability.

30+
Years of Experience
50
Point Security Process
40+
Media Publications
1000+
Audits Completed

Audit & Security Resources

Protect Your Business: The Importance of an IT Security Audit

Introduction to Cybersecurity

In today's digital landscape, cybersecurity is a critical component of every organization's operations. It focuses on protecting computer systems, networks, and sensitive data from unauthorized access, misuse, or disruption. As businesses increasingly rely on technology, maintaining a strong security posture is essential to safeguard valuable information and ensure the smooth functioning of daily operations.

Importance of Cybersecurity

The significance of cybersecurity continues to grow as businesses become more interconnected and dependent on digital solutions. A strong cybersecurity framework is vital for protecting an organization's security posture, preventing costly data breaches, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Regular security audits play a pivotal role in a robust cybersecurity strategy, enabling organizations to identify vulnerabilities, close security gaps, and strengthen their overall security posture.

The Audit Process

A comprehensive audit process is essential for evaluating and enhancing an organization's security posture. This systematic and independent review examines the effectiveness of security controls in place to manage security risks and meet regulatory requirements. During the audit process, a thorough assessment is conducted across key areas such as network security, access controls, intrusion detection systems, and security policies.

Key Components of a Security Audit

A security audit is a comprehensive assessment designed to evaluate an organization's security posture and ensure that all security controls are functioning effectively. The key components include access controls, data security, network security, data encryption, and external security audits. Each of these elements plays a vital role in helping organizations identify vulnerabilities, strengthen their defenses, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements such as HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOX, NIST, and ISO 27001.

Serving Businesses Nationwide

Our certified auditors provide IT security audit services across major U.S. markets.

View all locations →

Ready to Secure Your Organization?

Schedule a free consultation with our CISA-certified auditors. We will help you choose the right audit for your organization and provide a clear path to stronger security.