Our comprehensive IT Security Assessments go beyond compliance; Syntax security audits give you a proactive defence mechanism against potential cyber threats.

Leveraging insights from over 30 years in the industry, our on-demand, one-time and regular IT security assessments are designed to safeguard your operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and empower your business with a robust security posture. To find out more about our IT security assessments, speak to our team.

Conducting security assessments and comprehensive cyber security audits is critical for several reasons:

  • Identify and strengthen security controls: When we conduct security audits, our cyber security assessment delivers a comprehensive overview of your existing security measures, identifies weaknesses, addresses vulnerabilities and reinforces controls where necessary. This process ensures that protective measures are both effective and aligned with industry best practices.
  • Enhance cyber security and data security: With our assessments and our cyber security expertise, your data security strategies remain comprehensive and effective. They help safeguard sensitive information from unauthorised access, phishing attacks, and potential cyber threats.
  • Comprehensive vulnerability assessment: These assessments systematically identify vulnerabilities within your IT infrastructure. By pinpointing weaknesses in software, hardware, and processes, you can prioritise and remediate these vulnerabilities before they are exploited by attackers.
  • Fortify network security: Evaluations of network architecture, operating systems, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems help your network be resilient against external and internal threats.
  • Prevent data breach: By identifying vulnerabilities and strengthening security controls, assessments play a key role in preventing data breaches from a cyber attack.
  • Penetration testing: Beyond identifying theoretical vulnerabilities, penetration testing actively simulates cyber-attacks on your systems. This real-world testing scenario provides invaluable insights into how an attacker could exploit vulnerabilities, allowing you to fortify your defences accordingly.

    • Our IT Security Assessment Services

    One-time IT security assessments

    Our one-time IT security assessments serve as a critical tool for businesses looking to rigorously audit their security measures to support a larger compliance initiative. Tailored to meet the specific needs of your organisation, these assessments offer a snapshot of your current security posture, identifying vulnerabilities and providing actionable insights to enhance your defences and protect sensitive data.

    Audit security with precision

    Our one-time assessments dive deep into your IT infrastructure, employing the latest tools and methodologies to uncover any weaknesses. Whether it’s outdated software, misconfigured networks, or overlooked security patches, we bring these issues to light. This thorough evaluation is essential for businesses aiming to fortify their defences against the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats.

    Support for compliance initiatives

    For organisations navigating regulatory requirements, our one-time assessments are invaluable. They provide the necessary documentation and analysis to demonstrate compliance with standards such as GDPR, ISO 27001, or FCA regulations. By aligning your IT security practices with these standards, we help ensure that your business not only meets but exceeds regulatory expectations.

    Regular security assessments

    By carrying out regular assessments, we can help customers strengthen their security position by:

    • Creating and enforcing security policies
    • Identifying anomalous user activity
    • Assuring that changes in the environment are not harmful
    • Reducing risk associated with internal vulnerabilities
    • Eliminating threats caused by misconfigurations

    Each assessment is tailored to the customer’s specific IT environment and components of the assessment can be chosen according to the purpose of the assessment.

    External and Internal Vulnerability Scans

    We conduct exhaustive scans to identify vulnerabilities from both outside and within your network, ensuring comprehensive coverage of potential security risks.

    Firewall Configuration Reviews

    Our experts evaluate your firewall configurations, ensuring they are optimised to protect against unauthorised access while allowing legitimate traffic to flow seamlessly.

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    The core components of the IT security audit include

    • Evaluate inbound firewall configuration and search for known external vulnerabilities
    • Evaluate out-bound firewall configuration
    • Evaluate the effectiveness of the current patch management tool
    • Evaluate anti-virus and anti-spyware deployment
    • Administrator review
    • Share permission review
    • Physical security walk-through
    • Internal Vulnerability Scan
    • Anomalous login detection
    • Security Policy Assessment
    • IT Administrator Review

    Why Syntax?

    Choosing Syntax for your one-time IT security assessment, or more complex procedures and regular security risk assessments, means partnering with a team that combines deep technical expertise with a strategic approach to security and compliance.

    We understand that each business is unique, and we tailor our assessments to reflect your specific operational context and objectives. With Syntax, you receive not just a report but a roadmap to a more secure and compliant future.

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    FAQs

    What is the difference between an IT audit and a security assessment?

    An IT audit is a comprehensive review that evaluates the effectiveness, compliance, and governance of an organisation’s IT infrastructure, focusing on ensuring that IT practices align with business objectives and regulatory requirements. It encompasses a broad scope, including security, but also delves into IT management, operations, and data integrity.

    A security assessment, on the other hand, is specifically tailored to identify, analyse, and prioritise vulnerabilities and threats to an organisation’s information security. It focuses on detecting potential weaknesses in the system that could be exploited by cyber threats, assessing the effectiveness of current security controls, and recommending measures to mitigate identified risks.

    What is assessed in a security audit?

    In a security audit, the security of an organisation’s information systems is assessed by identifying vulnerabilities, threats, and risks. This critical component of a security audit involves various techniques and methodologies to scrutinise the existing security measures and practices against best practices and compliance requirements.

    The assessment aims to uncover any weaknesses or gaps in the security infrastructure that could potentially be exploited by attackers, assess the potential impact of such vulnerabilities, and determine the effectiveness of the current security controls in place.

    What are security testing and security auditing?

    Security testing within the context of security auditing involves a series of tests and evaluations designed to discover vulnerabilities and weaknesses in an organisation’s information systems and networks. This proactive approach aims to simulate potential attacks or breaches to assess the resilience of the system’s security measures.

    Security testing encompasses various techniques, including penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and risk assessments, to identify security flaws, verify the effectiveness of security controls, and evaluate the organisation’s ability to detect and respond to security incidents.

    More Security Assessment Services

    Firewall Configuration Reviews

    Our experts evaluate your firewall configurations, ensuring they are optimised to protect against unauthorised access while allowing legitimate traffic to flow seamlessly.

    Patch Management Evaluation

    Stay ahead of attackers with our patch management evaluation, which identifies missing patches and provides recommendations for timely updates.

    Anti-Virus and Anti-Spyware Effectiveness

    We assess the deployment and effectiveness of your anti-virus and anti-spyware solutions, ensuring they are up-to-date and capable of defending against the latest malware.

    Access Control Audits

    Our assessments include a thorough review of user permissions and access controls, ensuring that only authorised personnel have access to sensitive information.

    Physical Security Assessments

    We extend our assessments beyond the digital realm, evaluating the physical security measures in place to protect your IT assets.

    Continuous Security Monitoring

    Beyond one-time assessments, we offer ongoing monitoring services to continuously safeguard your IT environment against emerging threats.