Types of cybersecurity audits for enterprises

What if your company has already been hacked and you don’t know it? Cyber threats don’t always give warning. Many times, cybercriminals sneak in without making noise and when you realize it, the damage is already done: loss of data, theft of sensitive information, paralysis of operations… Sound familiar?

In this article we explain what a cybersecurity audit is, why it is essential to protect your company, the types that exist and how to choose the right provider to perform it. From Gloferawe help you to prevent before regretting, with real solutions adapted to your SME.

What is a cybersecurity audit for companies?

A cybersecurity audit is a complete review of your company’s security status in the digital environment. Its objective is to detect vulnerabilities, assess risks and propose improvement measures to ensure the protection of your digital assets.

In other words, it’s like a medical check-up for your company, but instead of looking at your blood pressure or blood sugar levels, it looks at whether your networks, systems, applications and security policies are actually protecting you from potential attacks.

Why is it important to perform a cybersecurity audit in your company?

Cyber threats evolve daily and SMEs are one of the favorite targets. Why? Because they often lack robust protection systems and specialized personnel. This is where an audit makes a difference:

  • Prevent security breaches before they occur.

  • Reduces the risk of economic losses due to cyber-attacks.

  • It complies with regulations such as the RGPD or the future NIS2.

  • Improve the confidence of your customers and partners.

  • It gives you clarity about your real situation and how to improve it.

Types of cybersecurity audits for enterprises

Depending on your needs and the approach required, there are several types of audits. Here are the most common ones:

  • Network audit: evaluates network infrastructure, firewalls, routers, Wi-Fi and connected systems. It seeks to detect insecure or misconfigured access points.

  • Systems and software audit: reviews the security of operating systems, programs and servers. Analyzes configurations, updates and possible vulnerabilities.

  • Audit of users and passwords: verifies how access is managed within the company, if there are good practices in the use of passwords and if access privileges are well assigned.

  • Regulatory compliance audit: assesses whether your company complies with regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Data Protection Act or the NIS2 directive.

  • Web application auditing: detect flaws in your applications or online platforms that can be exploited by an attacker, such as insecure forms, SQL injections, etc.

  • Staff awareness audit: simulates attacks (such as phishing) to test the level of knowledge and response of your employees to real threats.

How to select a vendor to perform a cybersecurity audit?

Choosing the right person to audit your company is as important as doing the audit. Here are some tips that may help you:

  • Search for companies with specific expertise in SMEs.

  • Make sure they provide a clear report, with concrete actions.

  • Check if they include follow-up or improvements after the audit.

  • Ask if they offer internal and external audits.

  • Consider that they can also accompany you in the execution of the measures.

At Gloferawe not only do audits: we accompany you throughout the process, from risk detection to the implementation of improvements, with personalized attention and our own specialized team.

You don’t need to be a big company to suffer a major cyberattack. SMEs are in the crosshairs, and the best way to protect yourself is with a cybersecurity audit that lets you know where you stand and how to move forward.

Our multi-layered cybersecurity solution ProCibermanaged by professionals, allows you to have everything under control: from the protection of your systems to the 24/7 monitoring and technical support you need.

Learn more about ProCiber and its features HERE

Would you like us to review your case and advise you without obligation?

Call us at +34 900 600 300 or write to us at hola@glofera.com and receive free personalized advice to improve the cybersecurity of your SME.

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