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Information security audit & control review.
Turn policies, controls and evidence into a clear picture of what is working.
An internal security audit examines how controls operate, not just whether a policy exists. Work can cover an ISMS, IT general controls, application controls or a selected process. A readiness review helps prepare evidence and close gaps before an external assessment.
A clear scope makes the differenceWhat the work
What the work
can cover.
Explore the areas that can shape this engagement. Final coverage follows your systems, priorities and access.
01 / Inside the scope
Governance and risk
Review ownership, risk assessment and management decisions. Check whether the risk register reflects the current systems and operating model.
02 / Inside the scope
Logical access
Sample joiner, mover, leaver and privileged-access records. Compare approvals and reviews with the access observed in the selected systems.
03 / Inside the scope
Change management
Trace sampled changes through request, approval, testing and deployment. Evaluate how urgent changes and exceptions are documented.
04 / Inside the scope
IT operations
Review selected operational controls such as backups, monitoring and incident handling. Seek evidence of performance rather than relying only on procedure documents.
05 / Inside the scope
Application controls
Examine selected input, processing, approval and reconciliation controls. Connect the control objective to a business process and a testable record.
06 / Inside the scope
ISMS readiness
Review the agreed ISMS scope, risk treatment and evidence set. Organise gaps and improvement actions so the next review has a clear starting point.
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What your team receivesFrom evidence
From evidence
to owned action.
A useful result explains coverage, impact and next steps. The agreed proposal makes the deliverables clear.
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Audit scope and control testing record
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Evidence-backed findings and observations
- 03
Risk and corrective-action register
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Management summary and closure tracker
Before the assessmentA useful
A useful
starting point.
These inputs establish the effort, coverage, intended use and timing.
- Audit objectives and applicable criteria
- Policy set, process owners and sample evidence
- Previous findings and current risk register
Common questions
What defines the scope?
The systems, business objective and evidence you need determine the scope. The assets, access, deliverables and timetable are agreed before work begins.
What will our team receive?
A clear account of coverage, evidence-backed observations and prioritised next actions. The proposal sets out the exact deliverables and any follow-up review.
Can this fit an upcoming release or audit?
Share the milestone and the systems involved. The assessment can be shaped around that decision once technical fit and availability are confirmed.
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