Ce este un audit cibernetic?
Un audit cibernetic este o analiză aprofundată și sistematică a măsurilor și proceselor de securitate cibernetică dintr-o organizație. Scopul principal este de a identifica punctele slabe și vulnerabilitățile care pot fi exploatate de atacatori, de a evalua riscurile asociate și de a verifica gradul de conformitate cu standardele internaționale (cum ar fi ISO 27001), reglementările naționale și legislația aplicabilă (cum ar fi GDPR sau Directiva NIS). Acesta include o revizuire detaliată a politicilor, procedurilor și infrastructurii IT pentru a stabili dacă organizația este pregătită să facă față amenințărilor cibernetice.
Why is Cybersecurity Auditing Important?
Compliance with the NIS Directive
Cybersecurity auditing is essential to verify that the organization complies with the requirements of the NIS Directive (European Directive on the Security of Network and Information Systems). The directive mandates that operators of essential services (energy, healthcare, transport, banking) and providers of digital services (cloud computing, search engines, online platforms) implement strict security measures to prevent incidents that could affect critical services. This involves adopting a clear risk management framework, active infrastructure monitoring, and rapid incident reporting.
Identifying vulnerabilities:
The audit helps uncover hidden issues that may affect the IT infrastructure, such as missing critical updates, weak configurations, or unauthorized data access. For example, the audit may identify exposed devices, vulnerable applications, or lack of encryption for sensitive data. These risks can lead to financial losses, data compromise, or damage to the organization’s reputation.
Planning Corrective Measures
Pe baza constatărilor, echipa de audit elaborează un plan de acțiune clar, prioritizând soluțiile pentru cele mai critice probleme. Acest plan poate include măsuri imediate, cum ar fi aplicarea de patch-uri pentru vulnerabilități cunoscute, și strategii pe termen lung, precum implementarea unui program de conștientizare a angajaților cu privire la securitatea cibernetică.
How Does Our Cybersecurity Audit Work?
Initial Analysis
This phase involves identifying the organization’s critical assets, such as servers, databases, essential applications, and sensitive data. Existing protection measures (firewalls, antivirus solutions, monitoring systems) are analyzed and evaluated to determine if they are adequate for the organization’s risk level. Additionally, information about data flows and interactions between departments is collected to understand critical dependencies.
Assessment According to the NIS Directive
In this phase, the audit verifies whether the organization has implemented the requirements of the NIS Directive, such as:
Risk ManagementIt is verified whether there is a clear process for identifying, assessing, and mitigating cybersecurity risks.
Cyber Incident ReportingProcedures for the timely notification of authorities and partners in the event of an incident are evaluated.
Continuity of Critical OperationsDisaster recovery and critical business continuity plans are analyzed.
Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Assessments
This is a realistic simulation of cyberattacks that tests the resilience of your IT infrastructure. These tests include:
Automated scans for known vulnerabilities.
Simulated manual attacks, conducted by experts, to assess how well the organization's systems can withstand advanced attack methods.
Testing access policies and the IT team's response to simulated attacks.
Detailed Report and Recommendations
At the end of the audit, the organization receives a detailed report that includes:
A description of identified issues, including their potential impact on the business.
Clear, priority-based recommendations for issue remediation.
An action plan that can be integrated with your long-term security strategy.
Benefits of Cybersecurity Auditing with SOC Protect
Regulatory Compliance
The audit ensures alignment with standards such as the NIS Directive, GDPR, and ISO 27001, reducing the risk of fines or penalties. Additionally, certified compliance improves relationships with partners and authorities.
Increased Customer Trust
A successful audit demonstrates the organization’s commitment to protecting its data and operations. Clients will have greater confidence in partnering with a company that takes cybersecurity seriously.
Reducerea riscurilor
A successful audit demonstrates the organization’s commitment to protecting its data and operations. Clients will have greater confidence in partnering with a company that takes cybersecurity seriously.
By following these steps and implementing the recommendations, your organization will benefit from enhanced cybersecurity, compliant with legal requirements and adapted to the current digital threat landscape.