IT Security Audit & Cybersecurity Audit Services
An IT security audit is an independent evaluation of your organization's technology infrastructure, security controls, and policies. Conducted by CISA-certified auditors, it identifies vulnerabilities in your servers, cloud environments, databases, endpoints, and Microsoft 365 before attackers can exploit them. A cybersecurity audit goes further. It evaluates your ability to prevent, detect, and respond to real-world cyber threats through penetration testing, email security review, endpoint detection, and incident response assessment. Together, these audits provide a 360-degree view of your organization's security posture.
IT Security Audit
Altius IT's IT security audit reviews your administrative, physical, and technical controls that protect your systems and data. Our CISA-certified auditors assess system configurations, access controls, patch management, backup and recovery, and operational security practices. We also perform a dedicated network security audit covering firewalls, routers, switches, wireless networks, VPN gateways, and network segmentation architecture. Security teams and internal audit teams work together to evaluate internal controls through internal audits. Established baselines help measure effectiveness. Independent audits conducted by external auditors provide objectivity and unbiased assessment for regulatory compliance. Our proprietary audit process uses a comprehensive security audit checklist and risk assessment methodology. It identifies cyber threats and improves your organization's security posture.
Cybersecurity Audit & Penetration Test
Altius IT's cybersecurity audit performs a controlled external real-life evaluation and penetration test of your firewalls, network entry points, and public IP addresses. This identifies security issues that could allow hackers access to your systems and data. We assess email security, endpoint detection, vulnerability management, ransomware readiness, web application security, and incident response capabilities. Our proprietary methodology combines manual penetration testing with automated tools to find exploitable vulnerabilities across your entire attack surface.
Additional Security Services
Beyond IT security and cybersecurity audits, Altius IT offers specialized assessments:
- AI governance audits covering the EU AI Act, NIST AI Risk Management Framework, ISO/IEC 42001, and U.S. state AI legislation
- Privacy audits to ensure transparency in the capture, collection, and use of sensitive information
- Social engineering assessments that benchmark your staff's security awareness against industry averages
- Mobile application security audits for your apps and their server interfaces
- Compliance audits covering HIPAA, HITECH, GDPR, FFIEC, NIST, ISO, and many other frameworks
Our Audit Process
Every engagement begins with planning and preparation. Our audit team works with key stakeholders to define scope, clarify objectives, and identify critical assets. Next, we review your security policies, procedures, and internal controls to establish a baseline of your current security posture. We evaluate access controls, network security measures, and data protection practices against industry standards such as PCI DSS, HIPAA, and GDPR. The technical assessment phase uses a combination of automated tools and expert analysis to conduct penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and configuration reviews. You receive a prioritized findings report with severity ratings, technical evidence, and step-by-step remediation guidance. Every engagement includes three months of post-audit support. After your audit, our Auditor Opinion Letter and Secure Seal let your clients and prospects know you meet security best practice and compliance requirements.
