An IT security audit is a comprehensive assessment of your entire technology environment — including networks, servers, endpoints, software licensing, and security policies. The goal of a computer network audit is to identify vulnerabilities, inefficiencies, and compliance gaps before they become costly problems.
A thorough IT infrastructure audit typically evaluates:
- Network architecture – firewall configurations, switch and Wi-Fi setup, segmentation, and bandwidth utilisation
- Server and storage health – hardware age, capacity planning, backup integrity, and redundancy
- Endpoint security – antivirus coverage, patch levels, encryption status, and device inventory
- Software licensing – ensuring compliance and identifying unused licences that could be reclaimed or reallocated
- User access controls – reviewing permissions, stale accounts, and multi-factor authentication adoption
You should schedule security audits in the following situations:
- Annually – as part of good governance and compliance frameworks like Cyber Essentials
- After a security incident – to identify root causes and close gaps
- Before business growth – mergers, office moves, or scaling up require a solid IT foundation
- When onboarding a new IT provider – to establish a clear baseline
Connection Technologies delivers detailed IT infrastructure audits with clear risk scoring, prioritised recommendations, and a strategic roadmap. Get a quote to book your audit.