Cyber Security Audit
Improve your security posture by identifying any gaps and vulnerabilities in your current IT Security setup.
Cyber Security Audit
Perfect for the SMB HCS Cyber Security Audit is a comprehensive review to evaluating cyber risk across your business. Over the course of several days we will carry out an independent audit across all areas of your network including servers, workstations, security policies, backups and disaster recovery, email and internet access, remote access and more to identify vulnerabilities or weaknesses that could be compromised. Based on findings we will formulate a security strategy and necessary steps needed to improve your security posture in keeping with industry best practice.
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Cyber Security Audit:
- Devise the right security policies for your business, covering all aspects from usage of personal devices (BYOD) to email and remote access.
- Network scan including workstations, servers, mobile devices, printing and network equipment to identify any current vulnerabilities.
- Access point review across your estate from internet access to wifi and remote access to ensure that these are protected.
- Devise a workable Business Continuity /Disaster Recovery plan for your business and recommend solutions to fulfil the requirements specified.
Cyber Security Audit Benefits
Identifying Vulnerabilities
A cybersecurity audit helps uncover vulnerabilities in your network, systems, and applications. This proactive approach allows you to address weaknesses before they can be exploited by cybercriminals.
Risk Mitigation
By pinpointing security gaps and weaknesses, you can prioritise and mitigate potential risks. This helps in preventing data breaches, financial losses, and damage to your reputation.
Compliance Assurance
Many industries have specific regulations and compliance requirements related to data security. Regular cybersecurity audits can help ensure that your business remains compliant with these standards, reducing the risk of fines and legal consequences.
Optimising Security Investments
Audits can highlight areas where your cybersecurity budget is being underutilised or where additional investments are needed. This ensures that your resources are allocated effectively to protect your assets.
Enhancing Incident Response
Understanding your security posture better enables you to develop a more effective incident response plan. In the event of a security breach, a well-prepared response can minimise damage and downtime.
Building Stakeholder Confidence
Demonstrating a commitment to cybersecurity through regular audits can build trust among customers, partners, and investors. They will have greater confidence in your ability to protect their data and assets, which can lead to better business relationships and opportunities.
Identifying Vulnerabilities
A cybersecurity audit helps uncover vulnerabilities in your network, systems, and applications. This proactive approach allows you to address weaknesses before they can be exploited by cybercriminals.
Risk Mitigation
By pinpointing security gaps and weaknesses, you can prioritise and mitigate potential risks. This helps in preventing data breaches, financial losses, and damage to your reputation.
Compliance Assurance
Many industries have specific regulations and compliance requirements related to data security. Regular cybersecurity audits can help ensure that your business remains compliant with these standards, reducing the risk of fines and legal consequences.
Optimizing Security Investments
Audits can highlight areas where your cybersecurity budget is being underutilized or where additional investments are needed. This ensures that your resources are allocated effectively to protect your assets.
Enhancing Incident Response
Understanding your security posture better enables you to develop a more effective incident response plan. In the event of a security breach, a well-prepared response can minimize damage and downtime.
Building Stakeholder Confidence
Demonstrating a commitment to cybersecurity through regular audits can build trust among customers, partners, and investors. They will have greater confidence in your ability to protect their data and assets, which can lead to better business relationships and opportunities.
CASE STUDY
CASE STUDY
O’Sullivan’s Accountancy Practice
HCS designed and deployed Microsoft Cloud PC platform into O’Sullivan’s Accountancy moving all data, applications, PCs, files and folders to the highly secure Microsoft Cloud platform giving easy, quick, secure access from anywhere.
CASE STUDY
CASE STUDY
Shorla Oncology
HCS designed and deployed an IT solution tailored to Shorla’s unique needs, and monitors and manages all IT functions for the company. The solution is primarily cloud-based, and employee devices are the company’s only physical infrastructure. Security is built into everything we do for our customers, and effective cyber and data security was the priority for an organisation dealing with critical data on a daily basis.
CASE STUDY
CASE STUDY
Flywheel
HCS were approached with a requirement for enterprise-grade firewalls and Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) to protect and authenticate approximately twenty thousand card transactions per month. An operation of this size needed IT solutions that are totally airtight, with no margin of error.
CASE STUDY
CASE STUDY
HCS using Dynamics Business Central
Dynamics 365 Business Central is a comprehensive cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution designed for small and medium-sized businesses, providing tools for financial management, sales, service, and operations. It offers a user-friendly interface and seamless integration with other Microsoft products, making it a versatile and efficient platform for streamlining business processes and improving overall productivity.
