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Types of Cyber Security Audits

Network Security Audit: A network security audit is a comprehensive assessment of an organization’s security posture. It involves identifying, categorizing, and evaluating the security risks associated with the organization’s networks, systems, and applications.

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Application Security Audit: An application security audit is a review of an organization’s applications to identify and assess security vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malicious actors.

Cloud Security Audit: A cloud security audit is an assessment of an organization’s cloud infrastructure to identify and evaluate security risks. It looks at the organization’s cloud services, cloud platforms, and cloud application architecture.

Penetration Testing: Penetration testing is an assessment of an organization’s security posture by attempting to identify and exploit vulnerabilities. It simulates a real-world attack and is used to identify weaknesses in the security of an organization’s systems, networks, and applications.

Endpoint Security Audit: An endpoint security audit is an evaluation of an organization’s endpoint security posture. It looks at the organization’s endpoint devices, such as laptops, tablets, and phones, to identify any security vulnerabilities or misconfigurations.

Compliance Audit: A compliance audit is an assessment of an organization’s compliance with applicable laws and regulations. It looks at the organization’s policies, processes, and procedures to ensure they are following applicable security regulations.