Cyber Security Audit: IT Audit, Network Security, Penetration Test, Website Security Testing, and Risk Assessment Services

Services

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IT Audit Network Security Audit

Altius IT’s IT audit, network security audit, Penetration Test reviews your administrative, physical, and technical controls that protect your systems and data. Our IT audit and network security audit provides a 360 degree view of risks and identifies threats to your network and data. Security teams and the internal audit team work together to assess internal systems and the organization's internal controls through internal audits, leveraging established internal baselines to measure effectiveness. We use best practices, compliance standards, and cybersecurity best practices as benchmarks for audit effectiveness. Ongoing monitoring, review of security logs, and analysis of security events are essential for continuous security management. Independent audits and external audits, conducted by external auditors, are valuable for regulatory compliance and compliance purposes. Internal vs external cybersecurity audits are considered, with internal cybersecurity audits leveraging internal knowledge and external cybersecurity audit providing objectivity and unbiased assessment. Our comprehensive assessment uses a security audit checklist and risk assessment audits to identify cyber threats and improve your organization's security posture. A thorough IT security audit addresses outdated software, physical security, incident response, and evolving cyber threats. Maintaining robust policies and procedures, a strong information security framework, and utilizing specialized expertise are critical for compliance and protecting critical infrastructure. Our proprietary IT audit and network security audit process ensures your sensitive data remains secure.

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Cyber Security Audit Penetration Test

Altius IT’s cyber security audit performs a controlled external real-life evaluation and penetration test of your firewalls, network entry points, and public IP addresses for security issues that allow hackers access to your systems and data. Our cyber security audit uses a proprietary process to ensure your systems and data remain secure.

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Artificial Intelligence application audit

Altius IT’s Artificial Intelligence 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 - Making Automated Systems Work for the American People and the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework.

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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.

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Website Security Testing, Website Security Audit, Penetration Test

Altius IT’s website security audit and website security testing 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 website security testing methodology includes manual processes and automated tools to find vulnerabilities and configuration issues.

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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.

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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, cyber security audit, or website security audit.

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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.

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Mobile Application Security Audit Penetration Test

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 mobile application security audit proprietary methodology includes manual processes and penetration testing.

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Success Stories

Altius IT’s success stories show you how we have helped organizations ensure their systems are secure, meet security best practice requirements, and achieve compliance.

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Audit Process

A well-defined audit process is the foundation of any effective cybersecurity audit. By following a structured approach, organizations can ensure that their security controls and measures are thoroughly evaluated, helping to strengthen their overall security posture. The audit process is designed to proactively identify vulnerabilities, assess the effectiveness of existing controls, and provide actionable recommendations for improvement. This comprehensive approach not only helps organizations protect sensitive data but also supports ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Planning and Preparation

The planning and preparation phase sets the stage for a successful cybersecurity audit. During this stage, 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 to uncover potential vulnerabilities and weaknesses. Additionally, the audit team ensures that the organization’s procedures and controls align with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements, such as PCI DSS, HIPAA, and GDPR. By carefully planning and preparing, organizations can ensure that the audit addresses all areas of concern and supports their long-term security objectives.

Technical Assessment

The technical assessment phase involves a comprehensive evaluation of the organization’s IT infrastructure, including networks, systems, and applications. 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. The technical assessment also evaluates the organization’s ability to detect and respond to security incidents, providing valuable insights into the effectiveness of current security measures. By performing a thorough technical assessment, organizations gain a clear understanding of their security risks and can prioritize remediation efforts to address critical vulnerabilities.