Information Security Audit
Helping Australian businesses gain peace of mind by identifying security and AI-related risks, conducting thorough information security assessments, and delivering a tailored cyber security roadmap to safeguard critical assets and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Is Your Business Really Secure? An Audit
Will Tell You
An information security audit is not only for large corporations; any business, government agency or non-profit that creates, stores, processes or transmits sensitive information may be at risk. If you manage customer records, financial transactions or critical digital systems, outdated or ineffective controls can leave your organisation exposed.
Our information security assessment systematically reviews your people, processes and technology to identify vulnerabilities, strengthen internal controls, assess emerging AI-related risks, and support compliance with relevant standards and regulations. By evaluating risks and recommending practical improvements, organisations can enhance data confidentiality, integrity and availability while maintaining operational resilience.
A Cyber Breach Could Cost
More Than Just Money
Increased Vulnerability to Cyber Attacks
Unidentified security gaps expose your business to breaches, malware, ransomware, and AI-enabled attacks that can disrupt operations and compromise sensitive data.
Regulatory Non-Compliance
If your organisation is required to meet information security regulations but fails to conduct an audit, it may face regulatory action, fines, and penalties.
Financial Loss
Cybersecurity breaches lead to costly downtime, data recovery expenses, legal fees, and lost revenue from operational disruptions.
Damage to Reputation
A security breach can severely impact customer trust, business relationships, and brand credibility, leading to long-term reputational harm.
Data Breaches
Without strong security measures, sensitive business and customer data may be stolen, leaked, or misused by cybercriminals.
Operational Disruptions
Security incidents can halt critical business operations, affect productivity, and lead to long-term financial and logistical challenges.
Future-Proof Your Business With
a Security Check-Up
Identifies Security Vulnerabilities
An information security audit helps identify weaknesses in your controls before they are exploited. Our auditors assess risks across your systems, policies and processes to reduce the likelihood of data breaches, ransomware and unauthorised access.
Strengthens Cyber Security Measures
Our information security assessment provides expert recommendations to strengthen your defences. We identify gaps in systems, processes, and policies, advise on robust security controls, and help organisations proactively manage risks against evolving cyber and AI-related threats.
Ensures Regulatory Compliance
Assess and evaluate your organisation’s security controls against ISO 27001, Essential Eight, and other standards to identify gaps, strengthen compliance, and reduce the risk of legal, regulatory, and financial penalties.
Protects Sensitive Business Data
A comprehensive information security audit evaluates encryption, backup strategies, and access controls to identify vulnerabilities, helping your organisation strengthen data protection and reduce the risk of breaches or leaks.
Enhances Business Continuity
By identifying vulnerabilities in your systems, processes, and policies, you can strengthen security controls, improve disaster recovery plans, and keep your operations running without disruption.
Builds Customer and Stakeholder Trust
Demonstrate your commitment to protecting sensitive information through a comprehensive information security audit. By identifying gaps and recommending improvements, organisations can strengthen controls, enhance trust with customers, partners, and regulators, and reinforce their credibility.
A Straightforward Process To Expose Hidden Risks and Strengthen Controls
Holocron Cyber uses an easy 3 phase methodology for conducting an Information Security Assessment:
Phase 1: Initial Consultation
During the initial consultation phase, our cyber security experts meet with key stakeholders to understand your business, IT environment, and security challenges. We assess your existing information security policies, procedures, and controls to identify gaps and vulnerabilities. Additionally, we gather information about third-party vendors, cloud platforms, and external partnerships that may impact your security posture.
Phase 2: Exam and Analyse
In the exam and analyse phase, we conduct a comprehensive evaluation of your organisation’s security landscape. This includes reviewing policies, analysing access controls, testing security configurations, assessing network infrastructure for vulnerabilities, and identifying AI-related security risks. We also interview key personnel to understand existing security measures and conduct an onsite physical security review when necessary.
Phase 3: Report and Consult
Once the examination and analysis phase is complete, a comprehensive report will be compiled detailing the findings of the information security audit. This report includes an overview of your current security posture, a breakdown of identified risks, and tailored recommendations for improvement. Our team then meets with key stakeholders to discuss the findings, clarify recommendations, and establish a clear roadmap for strengthening your organisation’s cyber security measures.
Clear, Practical Steps to Build a Stronger Defence
The 3 phase approach can then be customised to suit your timeframe and requirements, however, it will typically be a 4 week timeframe with the following breakdown of tasks:
Week 1: Initial Consultation
Holocron consultants collaborate with your team to understand your business and its information security requirements. We review existing policies, procedures, and practices to identify gaps and collect information on third-party vendors, cloud services, and external systems that could impact data security. This phase establishes a solid foundation for the audit and ensures it is tailored to your organisation’s specific risk environment.
Week 2: Exam and Analyse
Our security experts perform an in-depth analysis of your organisation’s security framework, including policy evaluations, access control reviews, and network vulnerability assessments. We conduct security configuration testing, observe workflows, and assess compliance with industry standards. This phase provides a clear picture of your current security posture and highlights critical areas requiring immediate attention to enhance your organisation’s resilience against cyber threats.
Weeks 3: Compile Report
After the assessment, a detailed report is compiled, outlining key findings, identified risks, and areas requiring improvement. The report includes an Essential Eight review, evaluations of physical security, third-party access, network controls, and policy gaps. To ensure accuracy, we conduct an internal peer review, refining recommendations to prioritise risk mitigation and strengthen your organisation’s information security posture.
Week 4: Presentation and Consultation
The final audit report is presented to key stakeholders, highlighting information security risks, compliance gaps, and priority recommendations. We guide you through a tailored action plan, providing practical advice on strengthening controls, aligning with standards, and supporting long-term resilience.
Key Areas We Assess in an Information Security Audit
An information security audit reviews an organisation’s information security systems and practices to ensure they adequately protect sensitive data and critical systems from cyber threats. During the audit, our experts typically examine a wide range of areas related to the organisation’s information security posture, which may include:
Policies and Procedures
We will review your organisation's information security policies, procedures, and AI governance controls to ensure they are documented, up to date, and effective.
Network Security
Our security consultants examine firewall configurations, threat detection systems, and vulnerability management processes to identify gaps and vulnerabilities in your network security.
Access Controls
Our team evaluates how user access is managed, ensuring only authorised personnel can access critical systems and sensitive information, reducing the risk of insider threats.
Physical Security
We analyse physical security measures, such as on-premise access controls, surveillance systems, and device security, to prevent unauthorised access to sensitive business infrastructure.
Data Security
We assess data protection measures, encryption protocols, and backup strategies to safeguard your business against breaches, data loss, and ransomware attacks.
Vendor Security
Third-party vendors can introduce risks to your organisation. We assess vendor security practices to identify potential gaps, evaluate alignment with relevant standards and best practices, and provide recommendations to help protect your data.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Information Security Audit
What is an Information Security Audit and why does it matter?
An Information Security Audit is a structured review of how your people, processes, and systems protect sensitive data. We assess policies, technology, third parties, and real-world practices. The goal is to reveal gaps before attackers or regulators do. You get clarity, prioritised fixes, and a roadmap you can act on.
What will we receive at the end?
You receive a plain-English report with a summary of risk, detailed findings, and evidence. Each recommendation includes business impact, effort, and priority. We map actions to frameworks like Essential Eight and ISO 27001 where relevant. You also get a practical roadmap for the next 3 to 12 months.
Will the audit disrupt day-to-day operations?
We plan interviews and evidence collection around your schedule. Most work is done remotely with minimal access requirements. If onsite review is needed, we keep it short and focused. Your team will know what to expect and when.
What does the audit cover?
We review governance and policies, identity and access, device and network controls, data protection, and incident response. We also consider physical security, vendor risk, and cloud configurations. Evidence may include configs, logs, and process walkthroughs. Scope is tailored to your industry and size.
How do you align with Essential Eight, ISO 27001, and privacy obligations?
Findings are mapped to Essential Eight maturity levels and ISO 27001 control themes. We call out privacy risks linked to the Australian Privacy Principles. This makes compliance conversations easier with boards, auditors, and clients. It also helps you track progress over time.
How is this different to penetration testing?
A penetration test simulates an attack to find technical weaknesses at a point in time. An audit looks across people, process, and technology to understand risk systematically. Many clients do both, starting with an audit to set priorities. We can sequence testing after the audit to validate fixes.
What will you need from us?
We need a primary contact, access to relevant policies, and a shortlist of systems in scope. We schedule short interviews with key stakeholders, such as IT, HR, and operations. If third parties host data, we request their security attestations. We provide a checklist upfront so you can prepare.
How do you handle sensitive information during the audit?
We use secure transfer, least-privilege access, and retention controls. Only the audit team sees your evidence. Data is stored in Australia where possible and deleted on agreed timelines. We can sign NDAs and meet client-specific security requirements.
What happens after the audit?
We walk you through the report, then help prioritise actions by risk and effort. You can engage us for vCISO guidance, Sentry MDR, or targeted remediation support. We can re-assess selected controls in three to six months to measure progress. Your roadmap becomes a living plan, not a shelf document.
Does an Information Security Audit assess AI-related risks?
Yes. As organisations increasingly adopt AI tools and AI-enabled software, information security audits should also consider how those technologies are governed, what data is being shared, and whether appropriate controls are in place to manage associated risks.
