Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
Security Audits
Security audits verify that controls exist, operate as intended and are evidenced.
Overview
What is Security Audits?
Security audits test the design and operating effectiveness of controls against policies, standards or frameworks. They include internal audits for ISMS programmes, pre-certification audits, and targeted audits of areas such as access management, logging or change control.
Why it matters
When organizations need it
These are common signs that an organization would benefit from Security Audits.
Signs you need it
- Internal audit requirements
- Preparation for external certification
- Assurance for leadership or customers
- Follow-up on previous findings
Capabilities
Key capabilities
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Audit planning
Scope, criteria and sampling.
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Control testing
Design and operating effectiveness.
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Findings & recommendations
Clear, evidence-based results.
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Follow-up
Verification of corrective actions.
Scope
What you receive
- Audit plan
- Audit report
- Corrective action tracker
- Follow-up verification
Our approach
How CoreIAM helps
Our auditors understand the technology behind the controls, which leads to more useful findings.
Engagement
Engagement approach
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Assess
Current state, obligations and gaps.
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Plan
Prioritized roadmap and clear ownership.
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Implement
Policies, processes and controls.
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Assure
Internal audit, metrics and continual improvement.
Related
Related services
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Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
Strengthen governance, risk management and compliance with practical, audit-ready security programmes.
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Cybersecurity Assessments
An independent, evidence-based view of your security posture.
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Security Governance
Clear accountability, decision-making and oversight for cybersecurity.
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Risk Assessments
Identify, analyze and treat security risks in business terms.
Discuss Security Audits with our specialists
Tell us about your environment and objectives, and we will recommend the right scope and approach.

