Audit

In an era defined by rapid digital transformation, interconnected systems, and evolving regulatory expectations, cybersecurity and compliance have become strategic imperatives rather than technical afterthoughts. Organizations today operate in a complex threat landscape where cyberattacks are more frequent, more sophisticated, and more damaging than ever before. At the same time, regulatory bodies across industries are tightening compliance requirements to ensure data protection, operational transparency, and accountability. 

At Helios Global, our Cybersecurity & Compliance Audit Services are designed to help organizations navigate this complexity with confidence. We deliver comprehensive, independent, and actionable audits that assess not only the strength of your cybersecurity controls but also the effectiveness of your governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks. Our approach goes beyond surface-level assessments to provide deep insight into how security and compliance are embedded across people, processes, and technology. 

Our audit services are structured to support organizations at every stage of their cybersecurity maturity journey—whether you are establishing foundational controls, enhancing an existing security framework, preparing for regulatory scrutiny, or strengthening resilience against emerging cyber threats. 

Risk assessment forms the foundation of all cybersecurity and compliance audit services. Without a clear understanding of risk, security investments and controls often become misaligned or ineffective. 

Our risk assessment process begins with identifying the assets that are most critical to your organization. These may include sensitive data, intellectual property, financial systems, operational technology, customer-facing platforms, or mission-critical infrastructure. Once key assets are identified, we analyze the threats and vulnerabilities that could impact them. 

We examine both internal and external threat vectors, including cybercriminal activity, insider threats, third-party risks, system misconfigurations, and process weaknesses. Vulnerability assessments are conducted to identify gaps in systems, networks, and applications that could be exploited by attackers. 

Beyond technical vulnerabilities, we also assess organizational and procedural risks. These include gaps in governance, lack of defined roles and responsibilities, insufficient training, weak access controls, and ineffective monitoring mechanisms. By combining technical and organizational risk analysis, we provide a comprehensive view of your risk exposure. 

The outcome of this phase is a clear risk profile that highlights high-priority issues, potential impact scenarios, and areas requiring immediate attention. This risk-based approach ensures that remediation efforts are focused on what matters most to your business. 

Technical Security Audit 

The technical security audit is a critical component of our services, designed to evaluate the effectiveness of your existing cybersecurity controls across infrastructure, applications, and data environments. 

We conduct a detailed review of your IT architecture, including on-premises systems, cloud environments, hybrid infrastructures, and remote access mechanisms. Our assessment examines how security controls are configured, monitored, and maintained, and whether they align with recognized best practices and standards. 

Network security is assessed to ensure that perimeter defenses, segmentation strategies, firewall rules, and intrusion detection mechanisms are properly implemented. We evaluate whether network access is restricted appropriately and whether monitoring systems are capable of detecting suspicious activity in a timely manner. 

Application security is another key focus area. We assess internally developed and third-party applications to identify vulnerabilities related to authentication, authorization, data handling, and secure coding practices. Our audit also considers how applications are updated, patched, and tested to reduce exposure to known vulnerabilities. 

We further examine endpoint security controls, including device management, malware protection, patch management, and configuration hardening. In today’s environment of remote and hybrid work, endpoint security plays a crucial role in preventing breaches. 

This technical audit provides a clear picture of how well your security controls function in practice, not just on paper, and highlights areas where enhancements are required to strengthen your overall security posture. 

Effective identity and access management (IAM) is fundamental to preventing unauthorized access and minimizing insider threats. Our audit services include a thorough review of how identities are managed across systems and how access rights are assigned, monitored, and revoked. 

We assess whether access controls follow the principle of least privilege and whether user roles are clearly defined and aligned with job responsibilities. We examine authentication mechanisms, password policies, multi-factor authentication implementation, and privileged access management practices. 

In addition, we review processes for onboarding, role changes, and offboarding to ensure that access rights are updated promptly and accurately. Weaknesses in these processes often lead to dormant accounts or excessive privileges, which can be exploited by attackers. 

Our IAM audit helps organizations strengthen control over who has access to what, reducing the risk of both external breaches and internal misuse. 

Incident Response and Cyber Resilience Evaluation 

No organization is immune to cyber incidents. What differentiates resilient organizations is their ability to detect incidents quickly, respond effectively, and recover with minimal disruption. 

Our incident response evaluation assesses whether your organization is prepared to handle cybersecurity incidents in a structured and coordinated manner. We review incident response plans, escalation procedures, communication protocols, and roles and responsibilities. 

We evaluate whether incident response plans are regularly tested and updated to reflect changes in the threat landscape and organizational structure. Where appropriate, we conduct tabletop exercises to simulate real-world scenarios and assess decision-making, coordination, and response effectiveness. 

We also examine post-incident processes, such as root cause analysis, lessons learned, and corrective action tracking. These activities are essential for improving resilience and preventing repeat incidents. 

Through this evaluation, organizations gain clarity on their readiness to manage cyber incidents and practical recommendations to strengthen their response capabilities. 

One of the most valuable outcomes of our cybersecurity and compliance audit services is the clarity provided through detailed reporting. Our audit reports are designed to be clear, structured, and actionable, enabling both technical teams and senior leadership to understand findings and take informed action. 

We present audit results in a way that highlights risk severity, business impact, and remediation priorities. Recommendations are practical, realistic, and aligned with your organization’s capabilities and resources. 

Rather than overwhelming clients with technical jargon, we focus on delivering insights that support strategic decision-making and long-term improvement. 

Continuous Improvement and Long-Term Partnership 

Cybersecurity and compliance are not one-time efforts. They require continuous monitoring, improvement, and adaptation to changing threats and regulations. Our audit services are designed to support long-term resilience rather than short-term compliance. 

We work closely with organizations to help them track progress, reassess risks, and refine controls over time. By building a trusted partnership, we enable organizations to evolve their security posture in line with business growth and technological change.