Network Security Audit

Learn where you networks are secure and where they are not.

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Keep Your Networks Locked Down

Your networks are the backbone of your business. They're also a preferred target of bad actors. 

Network security audits reveal where your critical networks are vulnerable to attacks, helping you create a roadmap to improve your security and better protect your business from hacks.

Why Network Security Audits Matter

Networks that aren’t properly secured are ripe targets for hackers and criminal, who are always looking for a way to penetrate networks.

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Unknown vulnerabilities

Without Network Security Audits, you open your business to a wide range of attacks and other issues.
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Compliance failures

Many compliance and regulatory requirements require verification that network security is firmly in place.
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Data theft or loss

Networks that aren’t properly secured are ripe for breaches that lead to data theft and financial loss.

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Slow response times

When a network is not secure, it makes it a major challenge to quickly respond to threats and attacks.

Our Network Security Audit Process

Our network security audits provide you with a detailed look at your network's vulnerabilities. We provide you with:

  • Asset identification and mapping of everything that touches your networks
  • Vulnerability assessments to reveal potential security weaknesses
  • Firewall and router analysis
  • Access control evaluations
  • Wireless network security reviews
  • Intrusion detection and prevention (IDS/IPS)
  • Security policy and procedure reviews
  • Compliance checks
  • Penetration testing
  • Reporting and recommendations to improve your network security

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From Our Blog 

The Benefits of an Audit-First Approach

 

Let’s talk about reaction. 

Not in Newton’s Third Law sense, but in technology. Specifically, being reactive in IT decision-making.

Too often companies find themselves trapped in a cycle of reactive decisions when it comes to their IT infrastructure. It often begins with an incident or disruption that exposes vulnerabilities — a data breach, a system outage, or even a user complaint about slow response times.

When these issues arise, they trigger a sense of urgency and pressure to find a quick solution. And in the rush to resolve the immediate issue, decision-makers may overlook the underlying causes or fail to consider the broader implications for the company.

That’s a bad place to be. In IT, the goal should be proactive rather than reactive, and the first step to getting there is a comprehensive IT audit.

 

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FAQs

What is a Network Security Audit?

A network security audit is a systematic evaluation of an organization's information system security. It involves reviewing and assessing an organization’s policies, controls, hardware configurations, and practices to ensure they meet defined security standards and compliance requirements. The audit aims to uncover vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, or weaknesses that may allow unauthorized access, data breaches, or operational disruptions.

Why is a Network Security Audit important?

Network security audits are essential for:

  • Identifying security gaps before attackers exploit them
  • Ensuring compliance with regulations such as HIPAA, CMMC, or PCI-DSS
  • Validating security policies and configurations
  • Protecting business assets, including sensitive customer and corporate data
  • Providing stakeholders with assurance that the network environment is secure and well-managed
What are the key components of a Network Security Audit?

A typical network security audit includes:

  • Inventory and mapping of network devices and assets
  • Access control review, including user permissions and authentication mechanisms
  • Firewall and router configuration assessments
  • Vulnerability scanning and penetration testing
  • Review of security policies, incident response plans, and logs
  • Evaluation of physical and wireless network security
  • Reporting of findings, risk levels, and recommended remediations
How often should a Network Security Audit be performed?

The frequency depends on factors like industry regulations, organizational size, and risk profile. However, a best practice is to perform:

  • Annual comprehensive audits for general assurance and compliance
  • Quarterly or monthly reviews of key controls or high-risk areas
  • Post-incident audits following a breach or major system change
Who should conduct a Network Security Audit?

Ideally, audits should be conducted by:

  • Independent third-party auditors or managed IT services firms with cybersecurity expertise for objectivity and regulatory trust
  • Internal audit teams, provided they are trained in network security and follow best practices
  • In some cases, automated tools can assist in preliminary evaluations, but human oversight is critical for interpreting findings and assessing real-world impact