Definition
A Security Audit is a systematic evaluation of an organization's information security posture by assessing how well it conforms to established security policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
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Compliance Audit
A Compliance Audit is a formal examination of an organization's adherence to regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies, conducted by internal or external auditors to verify security controls are implemented and effective.
Risk Assessment
A risk assessment is the systematic process of identifying, analyzing, and evaluating cybersecurity risks to an organization. It determines the likelihood and potential impact of threats, helping prioritize security investments and mitigation strategies.
Penetration Testing
Penetration testing (pen testing) is a simulated cyberattack against your computer system, network, or web application to identify exploitable vulnerabilities. Ethical hackers use the same tools and techniques as malicious attackers to find weaknesses before they can be exploited.
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