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Cyber Security Audit

A cyber security audit gives you an honest, independent picture of how well protected your business really is, with findings ranked by risk and a clear list of what to fix first.

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What you get

In-depth review of your current security posture

Technical review

Assessment of devices, servers, cloud services and network configuration to identify weaknesses attackers could exploit.

Identity & access review

A check of accounts, admin rights, password policies and multi-factor authentication across your key systems.

Email & domain check

Review of email security settings and domain authentication, including SPF, DKIM and DMARC configuration and enforcement.

Data & backup review

An assessment of where sensitive data lives, who can access it, and whether your backups would actually restore it.

Gap analysis report

A clear, written report ranking findings by risk, so you know exactly what to prioritise and why it matters.

Cyber Essentials gap check

A comparison of your current setup against the requirements of the UK government-backed Cyber Essentials scheme.

How it works

A clear path from day one.

  1. Scoping

    We agree which systems, sites and accounts are in scope, so the audit reflects how your business actually operates.

  2. Review

    We examine configurations, accounts, policies and documentation, and speak to relevant staff where it's useful.

  3. Findings

    Every issue is recorded, explained in plain English and ranked by the risk it poses to your business.

  4. Report & debrief

    You receive a written report and a walkthrough of the findings, with recommendations you can act on straight away.

Cyber Security Audit

Built around the way you work.

You can’t fix what you can’t see. A cyber security audit gives you a clear, evidence-based picture of your current security posture, rather than a guess based on what you assume is in place.

Who it’s for

An audit suits businesses that want to know exactly where they stand, whether that’s before renewing insurance, working towards Cyber Essentials, taking on a new client with security requirements, or simply because it’s never been formally checked. It’s also useful reassurance for a business that already feels reasonably secure but wants that confirmed independently.

Unlike cyber security consultancy, which is broader and ongoing, an audit is a focused, point-in-time technical assessment with a defined start and end.

What’s included

An audit examines the areas most likely to be exploited in a real attack, including:

  • Devices, servers, cloud services and network configuration
  • User accounts, admin rights and multi-factor authentication
  • Email security and domain authentication (SPF, DKIM and DMARC)
  • Where sensitive data is stored and who can access it
  • Backup arrangements and whether they would genuinely restore your systems
  • Your current position against the UK government-backed Cyber Essentials scheme

Every finding is explained in plain English, not left as a raw technical output, and ranked so it’s obvious what matters most. Lower-priority observations are still recorded, but they’re kept clearly separate from the issues that need attention first.

How it works

We start by agreeing scope with you, so the audit reflects how your business genuinely operates rather than a generic template. The review itself is largely carried out by examining systems, settings and documentation directly, with short conversations with relevant staff where that adds useful context.

Findings are compiled into a written report and talked through with you, so you leave with a clear, ranked list of what to address first, second and later, plus enough detail for whoever implements the fixes to get started immediately.

Why NXAPP

An audit from NXAPP is grounded in the same practical, no-jargon approach behind NX Cyber as a whole. We’re not trying to find the maximum number of issues to justify further work — the goal is an accurate, honest assessment you can trust and act on, whoever carries out the resulting fixes.

If you’d like the recommended work carried out for you afterwards, that can be picked up through managed cyber security, your existing IT provider, or your own team.

An audit pairs well with cyber security consultancy if you also want help turning findings into a longer-term strategy, and with managed cyber security if you’d rather the fixes were handled for you on an ongoing basis.

Ready to find out where you stand? Get in touch to arrange an audit.

FAQs

Questions, answered.

Is an audit disruptive to our team?

No. Most of the work is carried out by reviewing systems, settings and documentation directly, with only brief input needed from a small number of key staff, so day-to-day operations are barely affected.

Will you fix the issues you find?

The audit itself is a review and report. Many businesses then use NX Cyber's managed service, or their existing IT provider, to carry out the recommended fixes, using the ranked findings as their action list.

How often should we have an audit?

It depends on your business, but many companies find an audit every year, or after a significant change such as a new system or office move, keeps their security posture accurate and up to date.

Do you audit against a specific standard?

We assess against widely recognised good practice and the requirements of the UK government-backed Cyber Essentials scheme, tailored to the size, sector and complexity of your business rather than a one-size-fits-all checklist.

Can you audit us if another company manages our IT?

Yes. An audit is independent by design, so it works whether your systems are managed in-house, by NXAPP, or by another IT provider entirely, and the findings belong to your business either way.

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