IT Security Audit
Identify your security gaps before attackers do
Cyber threats are increasing, and organisations of all sizes are being targeted more frequently. Most breaches do not begin with dramatic failure. They begin with something small: a misconfiguration, exposed credentials, an unpatched device, or remote access that is less controlled than assumed. These are the weaknesses attackers look for.
What the IT Security Audit covers
Security exposure rarely sits in one place. It forms across identity, endpoints, perimeter controls, email systems and backup resilience. Our audit examines each layer with the same discipline.
Identity
We review your identity security posture across Microsoft 365 or equivalent cloud platforms. This includes access controls, multi-factor authentication coverage, privileged account configuration and conditional access policies.
As part of this review, we provide a dark web report identifying whether compromised credentials associated with your domain are circulating externally. Identity is the primary breach vector in modern attacks, and small weaknesses here can have disproportionate impact.
Endpoint
Devices are verified to ensure they are protected with up-to-date antivirus and patched operating systems and third-party applications. Inconsistent patching and unmanaged endpoints remain one of the most common paths into SME environments. The audit highlights where exposure exists and where standards need tightening.
Perimeter
We assess firewall configuration, remote access security and network defences to confirm external threats are blocked appropriately. Encrypted connections, exposed services and remote connectivity are examined carefully. Remote access is essential for most SMEs — it must also be controlled and monitored correctly.
Email remains a primary attack surface. We verify that spam filtering is configured effectively and that protection against phishing, impersonation and malicious attachments is aligned with current best practice. Weak email configuration continues to enable credential theft and business email compromise.
Backup
We review whether data and systems are securely backed up and whether recovery design would minimise downtime during disruption. This includes examining retention policies and assessing whether backup configurations would withstand ransomware-led tampering or deletion.
Reporting
You receive a detailed report highlighting your risk factors and recommended security actions. This includes immediate fixes for critical vulnerabilities, identification of gaps in recognised security best practice, and an overview of recommended remediation actions. A debrief call ensures findings are clearly understood and next steps agreed.
Why businesses need an IT Security audit
Reduce the risk of avoidable breaches
Most SME breaches stem from preventable weaknesses rather than advanced intrusion techniques. An audit identifies those weaknesses before they are exploited.
Spot weaknesses before they become incidents
Small configuration gaps rarely remain small. Exposure builds quietly over time. Early identification prevents escalation.
Support compliance, insurer, and stakeholder expectations
Insurers, customers and regulatory frameworks increasingly expect demonstrable evidence of security oversight. An independent assessment strengthens your position and supports governance conversations.
Make better security investment decisions
Without clarity, security spending becomes reactive. With structured findings and prioritised remediation, decisions become measured and commercially rational.
How the IT Security Audit process works
The audit follows a defined process designed to deliver clarity without operational disruption.
Scoping your environment
We begin by agreeing scope — systems, users, cloud platforms and infrastructure components included in the assessment. This ensures relevance and proportionality.
Technical assessment and vulnerability scanning
Controlled vulnerability scans and configuration reviews are conducted across agreed areas. These are carefully managed to avoid interference with day-to-day operations.
Analysis, prioritisation and reporting
Findings are analysed in context. Not every issue carries equal risk. We assess severity, likelihood and business impact before structuring recommendations.
Debrief and next-step guidance
We present the report and walk through it in detail. Technical findings are translated into business implications, allowing informed decisions about remediation.
One-off fixed fee
The IT Security Audit is delivered for a single fixed fee. No subscription. No ongoing commitment. It is designed to provide visibility and direction before making wider security decisions.
Book your IT Security AuditWhat you get from the audit
Why use us for your IT Security audit?
Practical security guidance
We focus on risks that genuinely matter to SME environments. Findings are contextualised rather than exaggerated.
Clear reporting in plain language
We communicate clearly. Technical terminology is explained. Recommendations are realistic and proportionate.
Fixed-fee structure with no long-term commitment
The audit is delivered for a defined, one-off fee. There is no obligation to engage further services.
A route into remediation and ongoing support if needed
Should you require implementation support or continuous monitoring, the audit findings can feed directly into our managed Cyber Baseline360 service. The audit stands independently, but it also provides a clear pathway into structured ongoing protection.
Fixed-fee audits for ultimate reassurance
Our IT Security Audit is designed to uncover them before they are exploited. It provides an independent, structured review of your security posture, focused on the vulnerabilities most commonly targeted — particularly within identity and cloud environments.
The audit is delivered for a one-off, fixed fee. There are no long-term commitments. You receive clarity, prioritised recommendations and a defined next step.
Outcomes of the IT Security Audit:
- Identify critical vulnerabilities
- Prioritise remediation
- Get a clear next-step plan
What happens after the audit?
Discover Cyber Baseline360, our full-service security offering, to implement and continuously manage the recommendations. Our audit identifies risk. Cyber Baseline360 reduces it over time.
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Most SME environments can be assessed within several working days, depending on size and complexity. Scope is agreed at the outset.
Assessments are designed to be non-disruptive. Scans and reviews are carefully managed to avoid operational impact.
We will outline required administrative access and system information in advance, ensuring preparation is straightforward.
An annual independent review is a sensible baseline for most SMEs. Additional reviews may be appropriate following major infrastructure or cloud changes.
Yes. Many organisations use the audit as an independent second opinion or validation exercise alongside existing IT support.
While not a certification audit, the findings often align with recognised control frameworks and support preparation for formal compliance assessments.
Remediate internally
Some organisations use the audit findings to strengthen controls internally, addressing prioritised risks at their own pace.
Work with us on Cyber Baseline360
For businesses seeking continuous oversight, Cyber Baseline360 delivers fully managed, human-led cybersecurity designed to maintain and improve your security posture over time.
Use the audit to shape your wider security roadmap
The findings can inform broader infrastructure upgrades, compliance preparation or strategic IT planning.
SMEs without a dedicated cyber team
Growing organisations often rely on lean IT capability. An independent review adds depth without requiring permanent security headcount.
Businesses with compliance or insurer pressure
If Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001 or insurer scrutiny is increasing, structured evidence of security review becomes essential.
Teams that want an independent view before wider investment
Before committing to broader security programmes or managed services, many organisations want objective clarity about current exposure.