Cyber Security Audit Services in Australia
Intrix conducts cyber security audits across Australian organisations, assessing security controls against NIST CSF (National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework), ISO 27001, and the ACSC Essential Eight. Audits include a risk-rated findings register, control effectiveness scoring, and a prioritised remediation roadmap. Audit reports are suitable for board and executive reporting.
Independent Cyber Security Audit for Australian Organisations
A cyber security audit is a systematic evaluation of your organisation’s information security controls, policies, and procedures.
Unlike penetration testing which focuses on exploiting vulnerabilities, an audit provides a comprehensive review of your
security program’s maturity and effectiveness.
Cyber Security Audit
Broad coverage across all security domains
Policy and procedure review
Configuration baseline assessment
Compliance gap analysis
Penetration Test
Focused on exploitable vulnerabilities
Technical hands-on testing
Simulates real-world attacks
Point-in-time assessment
Nine Critical Audit Domains
Our comprehensive audit methodology covers all aspects of your security program
Threat & Vulnerability
End-to-end review of scanning, patching, intel, and remediation
Vulnerability scanning coverage
Patch management lifecycle
Threat intelligence feeds
Remediation tracking & SLAs
Risk Management
Evaluate risk methods, registers, appetite, and third-party risks
Risk assessment framework
Risk register evaluation
Risk appetite documentation
Third-party risk processes
Asset Management
Review asset accuracy, shadow IT, lifecycle, and data classification
Hardware/software inventory
Shadow IT identification
Asset lifecycle processes
Data classification schemes
Log Management
Assess logging coverage, SIEM setup, and alerting effectiveness
Log collection coverage
Retention policy compliance
SIEM rule effectiveness
Alert correlation tuning
Secure System & Configure
Review SOE, CIS alignment, hardening, and configuration drift
SOE documentation review
CIS Benchmark comparison
Hardening standard gaps
Configuration drift analysis
Network Security
Review network design, segmentation, firewall rules, and remote access
Network architecture diagrams
Segmentation validation
Firewall rule audit
Remote access controls
Cloud & SaaS Security
Secure configuration reviews across cloud and SaaS platforms
Microsoft 365 security
Google Workspace config
Cloud platform hardening
SaaS application inventory
Identity & Access
Review privileged access, MFA, and identity lifecycle controls
Privileged access controls
MFA coverage analysis
JML process review
Access recertification
Policies & Procedures
Policy review for alignment, coverage, and gaps
Policy inventory & gaps
Framework alignment check
Acknowledgment tracking
Procedure documentation
Frameworks We Audit Against
ISO 27001
Manage Information Security
NIST CSF
Cybersecurity Framework
Essential Eight
Australian Cyber Security Centre
CIS Controls
Center for Internet Security
SOC 2
Service Organization Control
PCI DSS
Payment Card Industry
What You'll Receive
Actionable deliverables designed for different stakeholders
Executive Summary
High-level findings with risk ratings suitable
for board and executive leadership
Remediation Roadmap
Prioritized action plan with quick wins, medium-term, and long-term recommendations
Board Presentation
Ready-to-present slides summarizing security posture and key recommendations
Detailed Technical Report
Comprehensive findings with evidence, screenshots, and technical details
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a cyber security audit take?
For most Australian organisations, two to four weeks from scoping to final report. Larger environments may take longer.
How is this different from a vulnerability scan?
A vulnerability scan is automated and technical. A cyber security audit covers policies, procedures, access controls, governance, and configuration across your entire security programme.
How often should we get a cyber security audit?
At minimum annually. Also recommended before ISO 27001 or SOC 2 certification, after major IT changes, or ahead of regulatory submissions.
Will our staff need to be involved?
Yes. We interview your IT manager and key stakeholders as part of evidence collection. We work around your team’s availability.
What is involved in a cyber security audit for an Australian organisation?
A cyber security audit systematically reviews policies, controls and configurations against frameworks like NIST CSF, ISO 27001 and the Essential Eight. Intrix delivers risk-rated findings, control effectiveness scoring and a prioritised remediation roadmap for Australian organisations. Reports are structured for both technical teams and board-level executive reporting purposes.
How is a cyber security audit different from a penetration test in Australia?
A cyber security audit reviews policies, procedures and configuration across your whole security programme. A penetration test focuses narrowly on exploiting technical vulnerabilities at a single point in time. Intrix offers both to Australian organisations, often recommending an audit first to establish baseline maturity before deeper technical testing begins.
What areas does a comprehensive security audit typically cover in Australia?
Intrix audits cover nine domains: threat and vulnerability management, risk management, asset management, log management, secure configuration, network security, cloud and SaaS security, identity and access, and policies. Australian organisations receive a complete picture across every domain rather than a narrow technical snapshot limited to one single system.
Can an audit assess compliance against the Australian Essential Eight framework?
Yes. Intrix audits Australian organisations against the ACSC Essential Eight alongside ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls, SOC 2 and PCI DSS. Findings map directly to each control's maturity level, giving security teams a clear roadmap for closing gaps and demonstrating compliance progress to regulators or auditors over time.
How long does a full cyber security audit take to complete in Australia?
Most cyber security audits for Australian organisations take two to four weeks from initial scoping to final report, though larger environments may take longer. Intrix works around client team availability during evidence collection interviews. The result includes an executive summary, detailed technical findings and a board-ready presentation deck.
I need a security audit report that our board can actually understand, based in Australia.
Intrix produces audit deliverables specifically for different audiences, including a ready-to-present board summary alongside detailed technical findings. Australian executives get high-level risk ratings without technical jargon, while security teams receive full evidence and screenshots. This dual format ensures both governance oversight and hands-on remediation work are properly supported.
How frequently should an organisation repeat its cyber security audit in Australia?
Intrix recommends an annual cyber security audit at minimum for Australian organisations, with additional audits before ISO 27001 or SOC 2 certification, after major IT changes, or ahead of regulatory submissions. Regular auditing catches configuration drift and policy gaps that accumulate silently between formal assessments, keeping controls genuinely effective.
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