Audits and assessments
Audits and assurance services serve as the second and third lines of defense in an organization’s risk management and control framework.
Audits and assurance services are essential mechanisms for maintaining trust and transparency in reporting and organizational activities. They help stakeholders make informed decisions and ensure that companies and organizations are accountable for their compliance and operational performance.
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NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) Assessments
The NIST Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF) is a set of guidelines and best practices designed to help organizations manage and improve their cybersecurity risk management processes.
The NIST Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF) is a set of guidelines and best practices designed to help organizations manage and improve their cybersecurity risk management processes.
It allows organizations to customize their cybersecurity risk management efforts based on their specific needs, risks, and priorities. It provides a common language and structure for organizations to assess and improve their cybersecurity posture, regardless of their size, industry, or sector.
It allows organizations to customize their cybersecurity risk management efforts based on their specific needs, risks, and priorities. It provides a common language and structure for organizations to assess and improve their cybersecurity posture, regardless of their size, industry, or sector.
Our approach
Identify gaps and weaknesses in the current cybersecurity posture.
Conduct a risk assessment to identify cybersecurity risks specific to the organization’s environment.
Create a detailed action plan that outlines specific steps, timelines, and responsibilities for addressing identified weaknesses and gaps.
Ensure that the plan aligns with the NIST CSF functions and categories.
Measure progress by assessing whether the desired outcomes are being achieved.
Identify gaps and weaknesses in the current cybersecurity posture.
Conduct a risk assessment to identify cybersecurity risks specific to the organization’s environment.
Create a detailed action plan that outlines specific steps, timelines, and responsibilities for addressing identified weaknesses and gaps.
Ensure that the plan aligns with the NIST CSF functions and categories.
Measure progress by assessing whether the desired outcomes are being achieved.
ACSC Essential 8
The “ACSC Essential Eight” is a set of cybersecurity strategies and mitigation techniques developed by the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) to help organizations improve their resilience against a range of cyber threats. These strategies are considered fundamental for enhancing an organization’s cybersecurity posture. The Essential Eight is designed to be practical and actionable, making it suitable for organizations of various sizes and industries.
The “ACSC Essential Eight” is a set of cybersecurity strategies and mitigation techniques developed by the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) to help organizations improve their resilience against a range of cyber threats. These strategies are considered fundamental for enhancing an organization’s cybersecurity posture. The Essential Eight is designed to be practical and actionable, making it suitable for organizations of various sizes and industries.
AT AZAAN, we help organizations compliant with ACSC Essential 8 by :
AT AZAAN, we help organizations compliant with ACSC Essential 8 by :
Our approach
Evaluating current cybersecurity practices and controls against the eight recommended strategies.
Identify gaps or areas where the organization’s practices do not align with the recommended strategies.
Evaluate the potential risks associated with the identified gaps and weaknesses.
Create a detailed Roadmap that outlines specific steps, responsibilities, and timelines for addressing the
identified gaps and implementing the Essential Eight strategies.
Ensure that the plan aligns with your organization’s objectives and resources.
Continuously monitor the organization’s adherence to the Essential Eight strategies and make adjustments as needed.
Periodically reassess the organization’s cybersecurity posture against the Essential Eight to account for changes in the threat landscape and technology landscape.
Evaluating current cybersecurity practices and controls against the eight recommended strategies.
Identify gaps or areas where the organization’s practices do not align with the recommended strategies.
Evaluate the potential risks associated with the identified gaps and weaknesses.
Create a detailed Roadmap that outlines specific steps, responsibilities, and timelines for addressing the
identified gaps and implementing the Essential Eight strategies.
Ensure that the plan aligns with your organization’s objectives and resources.
Continuously monitor the organization’s adherence to the Essential Eight strategies and make adjustments as needed.
Periodically reassess the organization’s cybersecurity posture against the Essential Eight to account for changes in the threat landscape and technology landscape.
APRA CPS 234 Information Security Assessments
To combat the rising threat of cyber-attacks and ensure entities have measures in place to maintain the integrity and security of sensitive client data, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) released the new Prudential Standard CPS 234 information security.
To combat the rising threat of cyber-attacks and ensure entities have measures in place to maintain the integrity and security of sensitive client data, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) released the new Prudential Standard CPS 234 information security.
At AZAAN, we ensure :
At AZAAN, we ensure :
Our approach
Organizations within the financial services sector develop resilience against cyber security incidents.
Entities strengthen their cyber security controls and comply with the new standards.
Compliance by performing periodic assessments and running assurance programs.
Organizations within the financial services sector develop resilience against cyber security incidents.
Entities strengthen their cyber security controls and comply with the new standards.
Compliance by performing periodic assessments and running assurance programs.
Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing
Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing examines known and unknown flaws in your web applications, networks, cloud environments, or even wireless networks system.
Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing examines known and unknown flaws in your web applications, networks, cloud environments, or even wireless networks system.
We wear the crown in Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT), helping businesses plug up any vulnerability in their existing security protocols and implement security upgrades. Our security solutions are built to keep your digital assets safe. Rather than simply finding possible vulnerabilities, we aim to investigate whether those vulnerabilities will contribute to an actual breach. These findings allow us to make a collection of specific recommendations for resolving the issues and avoiding a security breach.
We wear the crown in Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT), helping businesses plug up any vulnerability in their existing security protocols and implement security upgrades. Our security solutions are built to keep your digital assets safe. Rather than simply finding possible vulnerabilities, we aim to investigate whether those vulnerabilities will contribute to an actual breach. These findings allow us to make a collection of specific recommendations for resolving the issues and avoiding a security breach.
Our approach
We designed our framework for prevention against catastrophic cyber attacks. Our Application security framework houses over and above 150 use cases to better perform security assessment tests of Web/Mobile App and Infrastructure.
We aim to determine whether or not your web app is vulnerable to attack. We rigorously scan the applications with our advanced toolkit to get you protected. We make sure that your confidential data stays confidential.
We secure your APIs in a modern way. Our auditing process ensures to fill any potential security gaps in the API endpoints. API is the new favorite target for attackers but we got you covered here too. Be sure to not have any vulnerable API rules on your website.
We designed our framework for prevention against catastrophic cyber attacks. Our Application security framework houses over and above 150 use cases to better perform security assessment tests of Web/Mobile App and Infrastructure.
We aim to determine whether or not your web app is vulnerable to attack. We rigorously scan the applications with our advanced toolkit to get you protected. We make sure that your confidential data stays confidential.
We secure your APIs in a modern way. Our auditing process ensures to fill any potential security gaps in the API endpoints. API is the new favorite target for attackers but we got you covered here too. Be sure to not have any vulnerable API rules on your website.
Cloud Security Assessments
Cloud security assessments are crucial processes for evaluating and ensuring the security of an organization’s data, applications, and infrastructure hosted in cloud environments. As more businesses migrate to the cloud to take advantage of its scalability and flexibility, it becomes increasingly important to assess and mitigate potential security risks.
Cloud security assessments are crucial processes for evaluating and ensuring the security of an organization’s data, applications, and infrastructure hosted in cloud environments. As more businesses migrate to the cloud to take advantage of its scalability and flexibility, it becomes increasingly important to assess and mitigate potential security risks.
Our approach
Choose a framework or set of security standards against which to assess the cloud environment. Common
frameworks include the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) Cloud Controls Matrix, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and ISO/IEC standards.
Perform a variety of assessment activities, including:- Vulnerability scanning and penetration testing to identify weaknesses and vulnerabilities.
1- Configuration reviews to ensure cloud services are configured securely.
2- Identity and access
management (IAM) reviews to assess access controls.
3- Data encryption and
protection assessments to safeguard sensitive information.
4- Logging and monitoring assessments to detect and respond to security incidents.
5- Compliance assessments to verify adherence to industry-specific regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) and internal policies.
Evaluate the risks associated with the cloud environment.
Evaluate the implementation of security controls and best practices provided by the cloud service provider (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
Assess the protection of data at rest and in transit. Ensure encryption is employed where necessary,
and data is adequately segmented and classified.
Ensure that cloud security practices align with regulatory requirements and industry standards
Choose a framework or set of security standards against which to assess the cloud environment. Common
frameworks include the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) Cloud Controls Matrix, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and ISO/IEC standards.
Perform a variety of assessment activities, including:- Vulnerability scanning and penetration testing to identify weaknesses and vulnerabilities.
1- Configuration reviews to ensure cloud services are configured securely.
2- Identity and access
management (IAM) reviews to assess access controls.
3- Data encryption and
protection assessments to safeguard sensitive information.
4- Logging and monitoring assessments to detect and respond to security incidents.
5- Compliance assessments to verify adherence to industry-specific regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) and internal policies.
Evaluate the risks associated with the cloud environment.
Evaluate the implementation of security controls and best practices provided by the cloud service provider (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
Assess the protection of data at rest and in transit. Ensure encryption is employed where necessary,
and data is adequately segmented and classified.
Ensure that cloud security practices align with regulatory requirements and industry standards
Risk Assessments
Risk assessments are systematic processes that organizations use to identify, analyze, evaluate, and manage risks that could affect their operations, assets, projects, or goals. mitigate potential security risks.
Risk assessments are systematic processes that organizations use to identify, analyze, evaluate, and manage risks that could affect their operations, assets, projects, or goals. mitigate potential security risks.
Our approach
The goal of a risk assessment is to make informed decisions
about how to mitigate or manage risks effectively.
Effective risk assessments are essential for informed decision-making, resource allocation, and the protection of an organization’s assets and reputation. They provide a structured approach to managing uncertainty and enable organizations to proactively address potential threats and opportunities.
We, at AZAAN, consider Risk Assessment and Risk Management as the backbone of any regulatory, compliance, and governance adoption. We have a team of some of the best certified individuals that perform Risk Assessments related to Data Protection, Information Security, Business Continuity and Organizational Resilience, Cyber Security based on ISO standards and other Risk Management frameworks.
The goal of a risk assessment is to make informed decisions
about how to mitigate or manage risks effectively.
Effective risk assessments are essential for informed decision-making, resource allocation, and the protection of an organization’s assets and reputation. They provide a structured approach to managing uncertainty and enable organizations to proactively address potential threats and opportunities.
We, at AZAAN, consider Risk Assessment and Risk Management as the backbone of any regulatory, compliance, and governance adoption. We have a team of some of the best certified individuals that perform Risk Assessments related to Data Protection, Information Security, Business Continuity and Organizational Resilience, Cyber Security based on ISO standards and other Risk Management frameworks.
Suppliers/Service Providers Assessments
Supplier risk assessments are critical processes that organizations use to evaluate and manage the risks associated with their suppliers and vendors. These assessments help organizations ensure that their suppliers can meet their requirements, deliver quality products or services, and operate in a manner that aligns with the organization’s values and objectives.
Supplier risk assessments are critical processes that organizations use to evaluate and manage the risks associated with their suppliers and vendors. These assessments help organizations ensure that their suppliers can meet their requirements, deliver quality products or services, and operate in a manner that aligns with the organization’s values and objectives.
Our approach
Evaluate the risks associated with each supplier based on the predefined criteria and assessment parameters.
Conduct on-site audits or inspections of critical suppliers, especially those with high-risk profiles.
These assessments can provide a deeper understanding of their operations and practices.
Implement a system for ongoing monitoring of supplier performance and risk. Regularly review supplier data, conduct periodic assessments, and track key performance indicators (KPIs).
Develop strategies for mitigating supplier risks. These strategies can include diversifying supplier base, negotiating improved contract terms, setting up contingency
plans, or seeking alternative suppliers.
Ensure that supplier contracts include clear terms and conditions related to risk management, compliance, quality standards, and dispute resolution mechanisms
Ensure that the supplier risk assessment process aligns with relevant regulations and industry standards applicable to your industry and region.
Evaluate the risks associated with each supplier based on the predefined criteria and assessment parameters.
Conduct on-site audits or inspections of critical suppliers, especially those with high-risk profiles.
These assessments can provide a deeper understanding of their operations and practices.
Implement a system for ongoing monitoring of supplier performance and risk. Regularly review supplier data, conduct periodic assessments, and track key performance indicators (KPIs).
Develop strategies for mitigating supplier risks. These strategies can include diversifying supplier base, negotiating improved contract terms, setting up contingency
plans, or seeking alternative suppliers.
Ensure that supplier contracts include clear terms and conditions related to risk management, compliance, quality standards, and dispute resolution mechanisms
Ensure that the supplier risk assessment process aligns with relevant regulations and industry standards applicable to your industry and region.
Maturity Assessments
Maturity assessments are structured methodologies used by organizations to evaluate and measure their level of maturity or capability in various areas of operation, such as project management, cybersecurity, quality management, and IT service management. These assessments help organizations understand their current state, identify areas for improvement, and establish a roadmap for reaching higher levels of maturity.
At AZAAN, we follow a structured approach to conduct Maturity Assessments for various regulatory and compliance requirements (e.g.: GDPR, COBIT, HIPAA, SOC 2 etc.) based common maturity models such as CMMI, Information security Maturity Model (ISMM), and various industry-specific models.
Internal Audits & Pre-Certification Audits
Internal audits are systematic, independent evaluations of an organization’s processes, systems, controls, and activities conducted by internal audit professionals or teams. The primary purpose of internal audits is to provide independent assurance to an organization’s management and stakeholders that its operations are efficient, effective, compliant with regulations, and well-governed. AZAAN Cybertech Consulting offers one of the largest portfolios of Internal Audit services on various ISO standards including ISO 9001, ISO 20000, ISO 22301, ISO 27001, ISO 27701 among others.assessments help organizations ensure that their suppliers can meet their requirements, deliver quality products or services, and operate in a manner that aligns with the organization’s values and objectives.
Internal audits are systematic, independent evaluations of an organization’s processes, systems, controls, and activities conducted by internal audit professionals or teams. The primary purpose of internal audits is to provide independent assurance to an organization’s management and stakeholders that its operations are efficient, effective, compliant with regulations, and well-governed. AZAAN Cybertech Consulting offers one of the largest portfolios of Internal Audit services on various ISO standards including ISO 9001, ISO 20000, ISO 22301, ISO 27001, ISO 27701 among others.assessments help organizations ensure that their suppliers can meet their requirements, deliver quality products or services, and operate in a manner that aligns with the organization’s values and objectives.
Our approach
Develop an audit plan that outlines the audit objectives, scope, methodology, timeline, and resources required.
Help organizations identify areas for improvement and strengthen their operations and governance.
Ensure transparency and accountability to stakeholders.
Internal audits play a critical role in providing organizations with insights into their internal control environment, risk management practices, and compliance with policies and regulations.
Develop an audit plan that outlines the audit objectives, scope, methodology, timeline, and resources required.
Help organizations identify areas for improvement and strengthen their operations and governance.
Ensure transparency and accountability to stakeholders.
Internal audits play a critical role in providing organizations with insights into their internal control environment, risk management practices, and compliance with policies and regulations.
External ISO Certification Audits Assistance
AZAAN Cybertech Consulting has partnered with some of the well-known and well-reputed Certification Bodies to conduct the external audit and issue the ISO certification to our clients and customers. At the same time, we advise and assist our clients pursuing for ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 20000 (IT Service Management), ISO 27001 (Information Security Management), or any other ISO standard:
AZAAN Cybertech Consulting has partnered with some of the well-known and well-reputed Certification Bodies to conduct the external audit and issue the ISO certification to our clients and customers. At the same time, we advise and assist our clients pursuing for ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 20000 (IT Service Management), ISO 27001 (Information Security Management), or any other ISO standard:
Our approach
Prepare for an external ISO certification audit.
Develop or refine your organization’s management system to align with the ISO standard’s requirements.
Ensure that employees are trained and aware of the ISO requirements that pertain to their roles and responsibilities.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement to enhance your ISO management system and drive overall organizational excellence.
Regular monitoring, assessment, and improvement.
Prepare for an external ISO certification audit.
Develop or refine your organization’s management system to align with the ISO standard’s requirements.
Ensure that employees are trained and aware of the ISO requirements that pertain to their roles and responsibilities.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement to enhance your ISO management system and drive overall organizational excellence.
Regular monitoring, assessment, and improvement.
Internal audits play a critical role in providing organizations with insights into their internal control environment, risk management practices, and compliance with policies and regulations.
At AZAAN, we provide an independent and objective evaluation of an organization’s reporting and internal controls. We offer our stakeholders assurance that the organization’s frameworks and standards are reliable and that risks are being managed effectively. This multi-layered approach to defense helps organizations identify and mitigate risks, maintain compliance, and enhance overall governance and accountability.