Altius IT's CISA-certified auditors deliver independent IT security audits, penetration testing, and compliance services for law firms, accounting firms, consulting practices, staffing agencies, and other professional services organizations.
Professional and business services firms — law firms, accounting practices, management consultancies, staffing agencies, and real estate companies — are custodians of their clients' most sensitive data. A breach doesn't just expose your firm; it compromises every client who trusted you with privileged information.
Business email compromise (BEC) targeting wire transfers and deal closings, client data exfiltration by nation-state actors, insider threats from departing employees, ransomware disrupting billable operations, phishing attacks exploiting time-pressured professionals, and supply chain risks from practice management and document platforms.
Attorney-client privileged communications, M&A deal data, tax records and financial statements, employee and candidate PII, trade secrets, intellectual property, client business strategies
ABA cybersecurity guidelines, AICPA SOC 2, state bar association data security rules, GDPR, CCPA, SEC regulations (for registered advisors), IRS Publication 4557
Comprehensive IT security audit and penetration testing services tailored to the specific risks and compliance requirements of professional & business services organizations.
Comprehensive evaluation of your network infrastructure, firewalls, access controls, and intrusion detection systems to identify vulnerabilities before attackers do.
Network security auditFull-spectrum security assessment covering your technology, people, and processes — using our proprietary 50-point methodology to uncover hidden risks.
Cybersecurity auditIn-depth testing of your web applications for OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, authentication flaws, injection attacks, and data exposure risks.
Web app security auditAssessment of your compliance posture against frameworks including ABA cybersecurity guidelines, AICPA SOC 2, state bar association data security rules and other applicable requirements.
Compliance auditIdentifies and prioritizes the controls and safeguards needed to cost-effectively protect your information systems and sensitive data.
Risk assessmentSimulated real-world attacks against your network, applications, and infrastructure to test your defenses and identify exploitable vulnerabilities.
Penetration testingWe understand the specific compliance requirements, threat profiles, and operational constraints that professional & business services organizations face. Our independent, certified auditors deliver actionable findings — not generic checklists.
No vendor ties. Recommendations aligned solely with your risk tolerance and business goals.
Led by experts with a Ph.D. in Computer Science, CISA certification, and industry leadership experience.
Thorough 360-degree review covering your technology, people, and processes.
Every engagement includes follow-up support to ensure vulnerabilities are properly mitigated.
Professional and business services firms are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals who recognize the high value of client data held by law firms, accounting practices, and consultancies. From M&A deal information and litigation strategies to tax records and employee data, these firms manage a concentration of sensitive information that makes them attractive targets for business email compromise, ransomware, and data theft.
Altius IT's certified auditors understand the unique operational environment of professional services firms where client confidentiality is paramount and billable-hour pressures create security blind spots. Our 50-point security process evaluates document management systems, email security, client portal protections, access controls, and compliance with industry-specific requirements — helping your firm demonstrate security due diligence to clients and regulators.
Altius IT provides certified IT security audit services across multiple industry sectors.
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