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IT Security Auditing

Hacknox offering IT Security Auditing likely includes services aimed at evaluating and strengthening an organization's cybersecurity posture.

IT Security Auditing typically involves systematically reviewing and assessing systems, processes, and policies to identify vulnerabilities, ensure compliance, and mitigate risks.

Core Components of IT Security Auditing:

  1. Vulnerability Assessments:
    • Identifying security weaknesses in systems, networks, and applications.
    • Utilizing tools like Nessus, OpenVAS, and OWASP ZAP.
  2. Penetration Testing:
    • Simulating real-world attacks to exploit vulnerabilities.
    • Covering web apps, networks, cloud environments, and mobile applications.
  3. Compliance Checks:
    • Ensuring adherence to standards like GDPR, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, or NIST.
  4. Risk Assessments:
    • Identifying and quantifying security risks to prioritize remediation efforts.
  5. Policy and Procedure Review:
    • Evaluating existing IT and security policies.
    • Recommending improvements to align with best practices.
  6. Access Control Analysis:
    • Reviewing user access and privilege management to prevent unauthorized access.
  7. Incident Response Readiness:
    • Assessing an organization’s ability to detect, respond to, and recover from security incidents.
  8. Social Engineering Assessments:
    • Testing employee awareness through phishing campaigns and other tactics.
  9. Security Recommendations:
    • Providing actionable steps to close gaps and strengthen overall security posture.

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