Prove Your Security Meets the Standard With IT Security Audit Services

Often, yes, because they answer different questions. A risk assessment tells you which risks matter most and where to start. An audit checks whether specific controls are in place against a standard someone else has set, such as an insurer or a client. A recent risk assessment makes the audit faster, since many of the gaps are already known.

Whatever you're being measured against. Common examples are cyber insurance applications, vendor security questionnaires from clients, the FTC Safeguards Rule for dealerships and tax preparers, and frameworks such as NIST CSF. If you're not sure which applies, start with the request that prompted the audit and we'll work back from there.

No. An IT security audit from BCA checks and documents your controls so you can see where you stand and fix the gaps. Formal attestations like SOC 2 are issued by independent CPA firms, and certifications like ISO 27001 by accredited bodies. Many businesses use an audit like ours to get ready before paying for a formal one.

Accurately, and with evidence. Insurers ask about MFA, backups, endpoint protection, email security and training, and an answer that turns out to be wrong can put a claim at risk. An audit checks each answer against what's actually in place before you sign and flags anything you should fix before renewal.

Most businesses audit once a year, often timed with an insurance renewal or a client's annual review. It's also worth auditing after a major change, such as new systems, a merger or a change of IT provider, because controls are easy to lose in a transition.

A report that lists every requirement in the standard with a clear result, the evidence behind it and what's needed to close any gaps. We walk you through it, and you can share the relevant parts with your insurer, client or auditor.