IT Security audits — transparency at a glance.
Secure. Compliant. Resilient. A sound analysis of your security posture — from architecture to audit day.
Our IT Security audits provide a sound analysis of the security posture of your IT infrastructure. Whether as basis for an effective ISMS, in preparation for certifications (e.g. ISO 27001, TISAX, BSI IT-Grundschutz) or to fulfill regulatory requirements like NIS2 or DORA — we audit your systems comprehensively and practically.
What we deliver in the audit.
Five modules — bookable individually or as a combined full audit. Each module delivers auditable results, not just findings.
Why an IT Security audit?
Cyber threats, new legal requirements and rising customer expectations require a resilient security strategy. Audits help you detect blind spots, manage risks proactively and improve IT security systematically.
Cyber threats are getting more complex
Ransomware, supply-chain attacks and identity-based attacks rise every year. A point-in-time penetration test is not enough — you need a complete picture of your security posture.
Regulation demands evidence
NIS2, DORA, BaFin (KAIT/VAIT/BAIT), GDPR and ISO 27001 require documented and auditable security assessments. An audit is the foundation, not the endpoint.
Customers expect transparency
Vendor assessments, supplier questionnaires and contract clauses increasingly require audit evidence. Without a current audit report you lose business.
Management is personally liable
NIS2 Art. 20 and DORA explicitly assign responsibility to executive management. A documented IT Security audit is part of the duty of care — and of liability protection.
From scoping to re-audit.
Six modular steps — aligned to maturity, scope and audit depth.
- 01
Scoping & goal definition
Scope, protection goals, regulatory context and audit depth are agreed with executive management and IT leadership.
- 02
Data collection
Architecture reviews, configuration analyses, interviews, document review — structured by audit module and risk focus.
- 03
Technical assessment
Vulnerability scans, configuration hardening checks, identity and access reviews, technical deep-dives where needed.
- 04
Evaluation & mapping
Findings are prioritized, weighted by business relevance and mapped to NIS2/DORA/ISO 27001/TISAX controls.
- 05
Reporting
Executive summary for management, technical detailed report for the team, risk matrix and prioritized action catalog.
- 06
Implementation & re-audit
Optional: implementation support, effectiveness checks and periodic re-audits to monitor the security posture.
One audit — many proofs.
Our audit delivers evidence you reuse for certification, supervision and vendor assessments — without running the same review three times.
Frequent questions on IT Security audits.
How does an IT Security audit differ from a penetration test?
A penetration test simulates concrete attacks to identify exploitable vulnerabilities — usually focused on an application, network or component. An IT Security audit assesses the security posture of a whole organization or area against standards and regulations: architecture, processes, configurations, documentation, awareness. Both complement each other — audits show you the big picture, pentests deepen individual hotspots.
How long does an IT Security audit take?
Depends on scope and depth: a focused area audit (e.g. only Identity & Access) is around 2–3 weeks. A comprehensive audit across the entire IT landscape of a mid-sized company typically takes 6–10 weeks — about 2 weeks data collection, 2–3 weeks evaluation and mapping, 1–2 weeks reporting.
Do I need an audit if I already have an ISO 27001 certification?
An ISO 27001 certification confirms your ISMS is implemented and maintained. But it does not replace the regular technical security assessment — that is in fact a mandatory part of an effective ISMS (ISO 27001 Annex A 8.8, A 8.29). Also, IT Security audits cover topics that may go beyond the ISMS scope (e.g. concrete vulnerability analysis).
Which regulations do you assess in a compliance check in parallel?
By default GDPR, ISO 27001, BSI IT-Grundschutz, NIS2 and DORA. On request we extend to TISAX (automotive), BaFin KAIT/VAIT/BAIT (financial supervision), BSI C5 (cloud), industry-specific regulations (healthcare, KRITIS) or customer-specific contractual obligations. Since around 80% of controls overlap, this is realistic in one audit run.
Who receives the audit report — and what does it look like?
You receive two documents: a 4–6 page executive summary for management with risk heatmap, quick wins and strategic recommendations, plus the full technical report (typically 40–80 pages) with findings, CVSS/risk evaluation, mapping to regulations and action catalog. On request we add KPI dashboards for the following months.
How much does an IT Security audit cost?
A focused area audit typically starts in the low five-figure range; a comprehensive audit for a mid-sized company sits in the mid- to upper-five-figure range. After a free initial conversation we deliver a concrete offer with phase plan, effort estimate and a cost-benefit calculation against fine risk and vendor-assessment requirements.
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Valeri Milke, CEO of VamiSec
"Only when all instruments are well-tuned does your organization become secure and compliant."