In today’s compliance-driven landscape, IT audits and certifications are critical tools to display your organisation’s adherence to industry standards. With that, certifications such as Cyber Essentials and ISO27001 are no longer distinguishing factors for prospective clients and suppliers, they’ve instead become a minimum requirement. And with good reason: these certifications reflect your organisation’s commitment to security and operational processes.
Despite this, compliance is often mistaken for protection. But here’s the thing – digital assailants don’t care about your audit results. Threat actors exploit gaps, even where the surface appears secure. Security certifications may make your organisation less of a target, but they’re not a full deterrent. This article will unpack how audits can be used to augment your organisation’s security, and how to break away from the dangerous checkbox mindset.
