What the audit must produce
The goal is not to pile up findings. A cybersecurity audit should help decide what to fix first, which measures can be applied quickly and which risks require leadership arbitration.
Cyber audit
SMB cybersecurity audit in France: prioritize risk without unnecessary complexity
Unix Consulting supports SMBs, mid-market organizations and IT leaders in France, Europe, the UK, US and Canada who need a clear security and compliance assessment without an unusable theoretical report.
Typical scope
- SMB cybersecurity audit in France: internet exposure, DNS, remote services, VPN, email and administrator access.
- Targeted penetration testing on applications, exposed services, remote access or priority attack paths.
- Endpoints, servers, backups, privileged accounts, MFA, logs and monitoring.
- Gap analysis for ISO 27001, PCI DSS, internal policies, customer requirements or audit controls.
- Sensitive configurations, segmentation, providers, cloud, SaaS and critical business tools.
Deliverables
- Readable executive summary with major risks and expected decisions.
- Contextualized penetration test findings with evidence, impact and recommendations.
- Compliance gap matrix with expected evidence and priority level.
- Remediation plan prioritized by impact, effort and urgency.
- Technical recommendations usable by internal IT or providers.
How long does a cyber audit take?
Initial scoping can be short. Duration depends on scope, but the goal is to deliver actionable prioritization quickly.
Do we need a CISO already?
No. The audit can help leadership or IT teams structure priorities before a more formal security governance exists.
Does the audit include an action plan?
Yes. The action plan is central: immediate measures, technical corrections, arbitration and documentation points.
Can you support PCI DSS or ISO 27001 work?
Yes. The work can include gap review, available evidence, technical controls and the associated remediation plan.
Can penetration testing be included in the audit?
Yes. Penetration testing can be targeted at exposed services, applications, remote access or high-risk scenarios, with remediation-oriented reporting.