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Our Certifications

OSCP Certification Security Certification Security Certification Security Certification Red Team Operator OSEP Security Certification Security Certification ISO 27001 Auditor eWPTX eCPPTv2 CISSP OSCP Certification Security Certification Security Certification Security Certification Red Team Operator OSEP Security Certification Security Certification ISO 27001 Auditor eWPTX eCPPTv2 CISSP

What Is a Configuration Audit?

A configuration audit is a systematic analysis of system, application, and network device settings for compliance with recognized security benchmarks such as CIS. Our experienced cybersecurity engineers not only identify potential security gaps but also provide recommendations for effective hardening to strengthen protection against threats.

95%
of breaches stem from configuration errors
CIS v8
latest security benchmarks
  • CIS Benchmark Compliance Verification
  • System Hardening Recommendations
  • Detailed Report with Remediation Priorities
  • Cloud Audits — AWS, Azure, GCP
Servers Cloud Databases Firewalls AUDIT CIS BENCHMARK
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CIS Benchmark Audits

We offer configuration audits tailored to CIS Benchmark standards and industry best practices. Click to learn more.

Comprehensive analysis of cloud environment configurations for compliance with CIS Benchmarks for AWS, Azure, and GCP. We verify IAM policies, network configuration, data encryption, logging and monitoring, and compliance with security best practices.

  • IAM Policy and Permission Audit
  • VPC, Security Groups, and NSG Configuration Review
  • Data Encryption Analysis (at rest and in transit)
  • Security Logging and Alert Review
  • Storage and Backup Configuration Verification
AWS Azure GCP CIS Benchmark IAM

Windows Server / Desktop

Comprehensive verification of Windows system security in accordance with CIS Benchmark — password policies, GPO, firewall configuration, event auditing, user and service permissions.

Linux (Ubuntu, RHEL, CentOS, Debian)

Linux distribution security assessment for compliance with best practices — SSH configuration, PAM, file permissions, kernel hardening, partitioning, and logging.

Windows Server Ubuntu RHEL CIS Benchmark Hardening

In-depth analysis of Oracle, MS SQL, PostgreSQL, and MySQL database security settings to protect against attacks and data leaks. We verify authentication mechanisms, encryption, query auditing, and network configuration.

  • User Permission and Role Verification
  • Encryption Mechanism Analysis (TDE, SSL/TLS)
  • Query Logging and Monitoring Audit
  • Database Network and Firewall Configuration
Oracle MS SQL PostgreSQL MySQL CIS Benchmark

Review of router, switch, and firewall configurations to ensure maximum network protection. Detailed verification of firewall rules and policies, tailored to your organization’s specific requirements and threats.

  • Traffic Filtering Rule Analysis (ACL, Firewall Rules)
  • Network Segmentation Verification (VLAN, DMZ)
  • VPN and Remote Access Configuration
  • Management Protocol Audit (SNMP, SSH, HTTPS)
  • Network Logging and Alert Review
Cisco Palo Alto Fortinet Juniper CIS Benchmark

Analysis of Docker and Kubernetes container environment configurations for potential security vulnerabilities. We verify container isolation, permissions, base images, networking, and secrets management.

  • Dockerfile and Base Image Analysis
  • Container Permission and Isolation Verification
  • Kubernetes Configuration Audit (RBAC, NetworkPolicy, PodSecurity)
  • Secrets and Environment Variable Management
Docker Kubernetes CIS Benchmark Container Security

Application Security Configuration Audit

Review and optimization of installed application security settings — web servers (Apache, Nginx, IIS), application servers, middleware, and other application infrastructure components.

Source Code Audit (Code Review)

Application source code security assessment — identifying potential weaknesses, injection vulnerabilities, business logic flaws, and recommendations for remediation.

Apache Nginx IIS SAST Code Review
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How We Work

Our configuration audit follows a proven, repeatable process.

01

Scope & Discovery

We define the audit scope — systems, benchmarks, priorities. We gather information about the infrastructure and environment.

02

Configuration Analysis

Automated and manual verification of system settings in accordance with CIS Benchmark and industry best practices.

03

Reporting

Detailed report with findings, risk assessment, prioritization, and specific hardening recommendations.

04

Remediation Support

We help implement recommendations — providing hardening scripts, consultations, and post-implementation verification.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most common questions about configuration audits.

A configuration audit is a systematic analysis of IT system settings for compliance with recognized security standards such as CIS Benchmark. It helps identify configuration errors, which are one of the most common sources of security breaches, before they are exploited by attackers.
A penetration test simulates an attack and actively attempts to exploit vulnerabilities. A configuration audit, on the other hand, reviews system settings without exploitation attempts — it compares the current configuration against recognized security standards (e.g., CIS Benchmark) and identifies deviations. Both approaches complement each other, and we recommend using them together.
CIS Benchmarks are globally recognized security guidelines developed by the Center for Internet Security. They contain detailed configuration recommendations for operating systems, databases, applications, network devices, and cloud environments. Following CIS Benchmarks is recommended by many industry regulations (PCI DSS, HIPAA, ISO 27001).
We recommend performing configuration audits at least once a year, after every significant infrastructure change, and before deploying new systems to production. Organizations subject to regulations (DORA, NIS2, PCI DSS) should conduct audits more frequently.
You will receive a detailed report containing: an Executive Summary for management, a complete list of benchmark non-conformities with risk assessment, specific hardening recommendations with implementation steps, remediation action prioritization, and optionally ready-made hardening automation scripts. We also offer support throughout the remediation process.

Ready to Strengthen Your Infrastructure?

Contact us to discuss a configuration audit scope tailored to your infrastructure. Our certified engineers will help identify and eliminate configuration errors.

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