IT security audit and risk assessment

It provides a clear picture of the actual state of the IT environment

The operations of modern companies are increasingly dependent on the availability, security and compliance of their IT systems. The SMP IT Security Audit service provides an objective picture of the current environment, identifies risks and supports management decisions in determining development priorities.

The review covers the assessment of the IT infrastructure, cyber security measures and operational processes, including, amongst others, the following areas:

• permission management and access rights
• data, application and endpoint protection
• network security and perimeter protection
• server and storage environment
• network infrastructure
• rack-based and optical network environments
• assessment of software and licences
• NIS2 Assessment of compliance criteria

The review process

Survey

Site visits, interviews, and a review of documentation and systems.

Analysis

Assessment of infrastructure, security measures and operational processes.

Risk assessment

Identifying shortcomings, weaknesses and areas for improvement, and assessing their business impact.

Development plan

Developing measures that can be implemented in the short and long term, as well as proposals for modernisation and cost optimisation.

What does the customer get?

• a comprehensive overview of the existing IT environment
• a prioritised action and development plan
• an executive summary designed to support decision-making
• an analysis with risk priorities
• proposals for compliance and safety improvements
• a roadmap that supports more future-proof and scalable operations

The outcome of the audit is not merely the identification of risks, but also the definition of a practical course of action for improvement.