CyberRisk Control CISO 360
A cybersecurity audit protects the integrity and health of your organization through a comprehensive risk assessment.
Healthy cybersecurity is essential to protect sensitive corporate information and assets from cyber threats such as hacking, phishing and malware attacks. A cybersecurity audit helps identify these threats and assess their potential impact. Without a thorough risk assessment, such vulnerabilities can lead to financial losses, reputational damage, and a loss of customer trust.
Cyber threats are evolving rapidly and becoming increasingly sophisticated. As a result, compliance requirements—such as Quebec’s Law 25—and legal risks are emerging. Understanding cybersecurity empowers business leaders to protect their organization and mitigate these risks. It is a key lever to ensure resilience, business continuity, and long-term sustainability.
What is a Cybersecurity Audit?
A cybersecurity audit is an independent assessment of an organization’s cybersecurity practices, policies, and systems. It enables a thorough evaluation of cyber risks by:
- Identifying vulnerabilities
- Measuring IT security maturity
- Ensuring optimal compliance with current standards
This audit is often the first step toward achieving recognized certifications such as NIST, CMMC, ISO 27001, or SOC.
The Five Key Functions of NIST in Cybersecurity
According to NIST, a cybersecurity program is divided into five main functions. These five functions complement each other to help organizations effectively manage cybersecurity risks and improve their overall cybersecurity posture over time.
Cybersecurity functions
Identify
This feature helps organizations identify and understand their cybersecurity risks by identifying assets, systems and networks that need protection, as well as potential threats and vulnerabilities that could compromise them.
Protect
This function helps organizations protect their assets, systems, and networks from cybersecurity threats by implementing appropriate security controls and technologies.
Detect
This function helps organizations detect and respond to cybersecurity incidents by implementing appropriate detection and monitoring systems, as well as incident response plans.
Respond
This function helps organizations respond to cybersecurity incidents effectively and efficiently. This includes containing the incident, mitigating its impact, and taking steps to recover from the incident.
Recover
This feature helps organizations recover from cyber security incidents by implementing disaster recovery and business continuity plans, and taking steps to return to normal operations as quickly as possible.
Our CISO-360 Cyber Risk Control audit tool is specifically adapted to be malleable according to the size, human and financial capacity of your organization. It is structured in 3 groups of controls according to the CIS standard.
A Detailed Report for Accurate Tracking
The CISO-360 CyberRisk Control tool provides a detailed report based on 18 key cybersecurity areas. This report includes :
- An analysis of identified vulnerabilities
- Concrete, actionable recommendations
- Management indicators to ensure optimal follow-up and tracking
The Importance of Cybersecurity Audits for Leaders
For a manager, a cybersecurity audit is an essential tool. It provides a clear assessment of the effectiveness of existing security measures and identifies areas for improvement. The audit results help executives and IT teams better protect the organization’s sensitive data and critical assets. Additionally, it ensures compliance with applicable regulations (e.g., Law 25) and helps reduce financial risks associated with data breaches.
External Cybersecurity Audits: A Parallel with Financial Audits
Like the financial audit, the external cybersecurity audit is an important tool to ensure the overall health and integrity of an organization. It helps to :
- Protect the company’s assets and reputation
- Strengthen compliance with standards and regulations
- Support more informed strategic decision-making in cybersecurity