Every engagement is unique. Our independent auditors and cybersecurity experts customize each assessment to your needs, your environment, and your risk profile.
From infrastructure audits to compliance readiness, our certified cybersecurity experts cover every layer of your security.
Our proprietary 50-point security testing process provides a 360-degree view of your risks, evaluating your systems, people, and processes. If it's vulnerable, we will find it, and show you how to fix it.
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 auditAltius IT's black box penetration test simulates a real-world cyber attack against your organization with zero prior knowledge of your systems or infrastructure. Our CISA-certified auditors approach your environment exactly as an external attacker would, targeting your firewalls, public IP addresses, web applications, and network entry points. Each finding is mapped to MITRE ATT&CK techniques with a prioritized remediation roadmap and free retest validation.
Learn more about penetration testAltius 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 auditAltius IT's web application security audit and penetration test evaluates your web applications, APIs, and web servers for critical vulnerabilities including SQL injection, cross-site scripting, broken authentication, security misconfigurations, and server-side request forgery. Our CISA-certified auditors use a combination of manual expert analysis and automated tools following the OWASP Testing Guide methodology to identify exploitable weaknesses before attackers do.
Learn more about web application auditEvaluates your ability to prevent, detect, and respond to cyber threats through controlled penetration testing, email security analysis, endpoint detection review, ransomware readiness assessment, and incident response evaluation.
Cybersecurity auditEvaluates your administrative, physical, and technical safeguards against regulatory requirements including HIPAA, HITECH, GDPR, SOC 2, NIST, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, CMMC, FFIEC, and others to confirm your controls meet compliance standards.
Compliance auditIdentifies your critical assets, threats, vulnerabilities, and the preventive, detective, and corrective controls needed to cost-effectively protect your systems and data from internal and external risks.
Risk assessmentComprehensive evaluation of your entire security program covering governance, policies, risk management, access controls, incident response, business continuity, vendor risk management, and regulatory compliance.
Information security auditReviews your Microsoft 365 tenant security including Entra ID, conditional access, MFA enforcement, Defender for Office 365, DLP policies, SharePoint sharing settings, and audit logging configuration.
Microsoft 365 auditIdentifies security vulnerabilities in your mobile applications and their interfaces to servers, databases, and internal systems through manual expert analysis and automated penetration testing.
Mobile application auditEvaluates your AI application for required security and privacy controls, alignment with the NIST AI Risk Management Framework, and compliance with emerging AI governance requirements.
AI application auditTests the effectiveness of your security awareness program through simulated phishing campaigns, pretexting scenarios, and social engineering techniques, benchmarked against industry averages.
Social engineering assessmentEnsures your organization operates with transparency in how it captures, collects, stores, and uses sensitive personal information, aligned with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations.
Privacy auditIndependent evaluation of the security posture of your critical vendors and business partners, reviewing administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to identify supply chain risks before they become your problem.
Third-party risk managementUnlike 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 mattersA well-defined audit process is the foundation of any effective cybersecurity audit. Our structured approach ensures that your security controls and measures are thoroughly evaluated.
The audit team works closely with key stakeholders to define the scope of the audit, clarify objectives, and identify critical assets and systems to be reviewed. A thorough review of the organization's security policies, procedures, and internal controls is conducted to establish a baseline understanding of the current security posture. This includes evaluating access controls, network security measures, and data protection practices.
Using a combination of automated tools and expert analysis, the audit team conducts penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and configuration reviews to identify security gaps and potential threats. This hands-on approach allows for a detailed examination of security controls, ensuring that sensitive data is adequately protected and that unauthorized access is prevented.
We deliver a detailed report with prioritized findings, risk ratings, and actionable recommendations. Our team works with you to develop a remediation plan and provides three months of post-audit support to ensure vulnerabilities are properly addressed. The Auditor Opinion Letter and Secure Seal confirm your compliance with security best practices.
Unlike a security consultant, Altius IT is certified as a Certified Information Systems Auditor to perform a security audit of your environment and issue reports and recommendations to secure your systems. See our resources page for video clips of our experts on national television as well as over 40 publications featuring Altius IT.
Strengthen your applications and network infrastructure against evolving threats.
Meet HIPAA, GDPR, NIST, ISO, PCI-DSS, SOX, and other compliance standards.
Safeguard sensitive data, intellectual property, and customer information.
Every engagement includes follow-up support to ensure vulnerabilities are properly mitigated.
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. A strong cybersecurity framework is vital for preventing costly data breaches and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
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. 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.
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.