Security Review

Providing Australian businesses peace of mind through the understanding of your security risks and conducting a comprehensive information security assessment to provide a cyber security roadmap.

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SECURITY REVIEW

Every day we hear stories about identity theft, hacking or data breaches. At SACKO we can provide a comprehensive Security Review of your network to identify any problem areas.

With more and more people working from home, remotely, hot spotting, the need to protect our valuable information is critical. The information we save on our devices varies:

  • personal identity,
  • banking and financial details,
  • intellectual property.

Our electronic devices are essentially an unlocked back door into our homes.

Our team can review this for you. They will identify any concerns and work on a solution to best suit your environment.

Areas covered in review:

  • Anti-virus software
  • Network Firewalls
  • Hardware and software security (up to date and authorised by business)
  • Adequate passwords and MFA (Multi Factor Authentication) across the business
  • Backup processes
  • Disaster recovery plan
  • Staff security awareness
  • IT Security Policy

We'll show you where and how to protect your business. Contact SACKO today to book in a Security Review.

Ph: 1300 072 256

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Phase 1:
Initial Consultation

During the initial consultation phase, the consultant will meet with key stakeholders to understand your business and its cyber security security needs. The consultant will also review the organisation's existing information security policies, procedures, and practices. In this stage, the consultant will also request information about any third party partnerships or platforms that may contain company or client information.

Phase 2:
Exam and Analyse

In the exam and analyse phase, the consultant will conduct a thorough review of the organisation's information security systems and practices. This may involve reviewing documentation, interviewing key personnel, reviewing key systems and configurations, and sometimes conducting an onsite physical security review.

Phase 3:
Report and Consult

After the exam and analyse phase is complete, the consultant will compile a report detailing the findings of the information security audit. The report will include a summary of the organisation's current information security posture, a list of identified security risks as well as associated recommendations for improvement. The consultant will then meet with key stakeholders to discuss the findings and recommendations within the report.

Information Security Assessment timeframe

The 3 phase approach can then be customised to suit your timeframe and requirements,
however, it will typically be a 4 week timeframe with the following breakdown of tasks:

Week 1:
Initial Consultation

Holocron consultants will meet with stakeholders in your organisation to understand the business and its cyber  security needs. In addition, the consultant will request access your organisation’s existing information security policies, procedures, and practices, so this can be reviewed. Gathering information and contact details on any third party companies or platforms will also be required.

Week 2:
Exam and Analyse

Holocron consultants will conduct a thorough review of your organisation’s information security systems and practices. This will involve reviewing documentation, observe processes, and test systems and controls. The aim is to gather data and evidence to help evaluate the effectiveness of your organisation’s information security practices.

Week 3:
Compile Report

The consultant will then begin to compile a report detailing the findings of the audit. This report will entail a high level essential 8 reviee, individual findings for all aspects of the assessment, including physical security, third parties, physical infrastructure, network devices and policies and procedures. An internal peer review will then fellow, where follow senior consultants will review to ensure accuracy of findings.

Week 4:
Consultation

The consultant will then meet with key stakeholders in your organisation to discuss the findings and recommendations in the report. The final information security audit report will be presented and provide recommendations for improving the organisation’s information security systems and practices.

The Information Security Audit process

An information security audit is a process of reviewing an organisation’s information security systems and practices to ensure that they are adequate and effective in protecting the organisation’s sensitive data and systems from cyber threats. During an information security audit, the consultant will typically review a wide range of areas related to the organisation’s information security posture. This may include:

Policies and procedures

The consultant will review the organisation's information security policies and procedures to ensure that they are documented, up-to-date, and effective.

Access controls

The consultant will review the organisation's access controls to ensure that only authorised users have access to sensitive data and systems.

Data security

The consultant will review the organisation's data security measures, including controls to protect against data loss, data breaches, and other security incidents

Policies and procedures

The consultant will review the organisation's information security policies and procedures to ensure that they are documented, up-to-date, and effective.

Access controls

The consultant will review the organisation's access controls to ensure that only authorised users have access to sensitive data and systems.

Data security

The consultant will review the organisation's data security measures, including controls to protect against data loss, data breaches, and other security incidents

The benefits of an Information Security
Audit for your organisation

Compliance

An Information Security Audit can help ensure that an organisation is in compliance with relevant regulations and standards related to information security. This can help the organisation avoid costly fines and penalties.

Improved security

An audit can help an organisation identify weaknesses in its information security systems and practices and implement measures to address those weaknesses. This can help improve the organisation's overall security posture.

Cost savings

Implementing effective information security measures can help an organisation avoid costly data breaches and other security incidents. An Information Security Assessment can help the organisation identify the most cost-effective measures to implement.

Risk assessment

An audit can help an organisation identify and assess potential vulnerabilities in its information security systems and practices. This can help the organisation prioritise its efforts to improve its security posture.

Customer trust

An Information Security Assessment can help an organisation demonstrate to its customers, clients, and partners that it takes information security seriously and is committed to protecting sensitive data.

The dangers of avoiding an
Information Security Audit

Compliance risks

If an organisation is required to comply with specific regulations or standards related to information security, and it does not conduct an audit to ensure compliance, it may be subject to fines and penalties.

Loss of sensitive data

If an organisation's information security systems and practices are inadequate, it may be at risk for losing sensitive data, which could have serious consequences for the organisation and its customers or clients.

Increased costs

If an organisation does not conduct an audit to identify and address weaknesses in its information security systems and practices, it may be at higher risk for data breaches and other security incidents, which can be costly to remediate.

Security vulnerabilities

If an organisation does not conduct an audit to identify and assess potential vulnerabilities in its cyber security systems and practices, it may be at higher risk for data breaches and other security incidents.

Reputational damage

Reputational damage If an organisation experiences a data breach or other security incident, it may suffer damage to its reputation, which could lead to loss of customers or clients.