PhelixCyber

A security assessment involves evaluating an organization's security posture to identify vulnerabilities, threats, and risks. Below are the key areas to assess:

1. Network Security

Firewalls, IDS/IPS configurations
Network segmentation & access controls
Secure remote access (VPNs, Zero Trust, etc.)
Wireless network security

2. Application Security

Web and mobile application vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10)
Secure coding practices
API security
Penetration testing & static/dynamic analysis

3. Endpoint Security

Antivirus/EDR (Endpoint Detection & Response)
Patch management
Device encryption
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies

4. Identity & Access Management (IAM)

User authentication & authorization (MFA, SSO)
Privileged Access Management (PAM)
Role-based access control (RBAC)
Account lifecycle management

5. Data Security & Privacy

Data classification & encryption (at rest & in transit)
Backup & recovery policies
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, etc.

6. Cloud Security

Security configurations of cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Identity and access control in cloud environments
Secure storage & data encryption in the cloud
Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)

7. Physical Security

Access controls (badges, biometrics, security guards)
Surveillance & monitoring systems
Protection of data centers & critical infrastructure

8. Incident Response & Threat Management

Incident response plan & procedures
Security Information & Event Management (SIEM)
Threat intelligence & hunting
Red team vs. blue team exercises

9. Compliance & Regulatory Requirements

Adherence to industry standards (ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, etc.)
Internal and external security audits
Risk assessments & business impact analysis

10. Employee Awareness & Training

Phishing awareness & social engineering prevention
Cybersecurity training programs
Insider threat detection & mitigation

Your security assessment strategy should, at a minimum, consider the above ten areas.

Phelix Oluoch

Founder