Managed Security
Cyber security audit and assessment services in Egypt
A clear, honest picture of where your business is exposed, and a prioritised plan to fix it, written for management as well as IT.
- Technical testing plus policy and process review
- Mapped to ISO 27001, Egypt IA and CIS Controls
- Plain-English findings and roadmap
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You can’t fix what you can’t see
Most business leaders know cyber security matters, but struggle to answer simple questions. How exposed are we? What are our biggest risks? Are we spending on the right things? Would we pass a client’s security questionnaire or an audit? Without a clear baseline, security spending becomes guesswork: buying the latest product while basic gaps, such as missing MFA or untested backups, stay open.
A cyber security assessment gives you that baseline. It looks at your technology, processes and people, compares them against recognised good practice, and identifies the risks that matter most to your business. A security audit goes further in formality, checking whether specific controls are in place and working, often against a named standard.
ITZone’s security assessments combine technical checks, such as vulnerability scanning and configuration reviews, with interviews and policy reviews. You receive a clear report with an overall security rating, findings ranked by risk, and a practical roadmap: quick wins for the next 30 days, priorities for the next 90 days and longer-term improvements.
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What we assess
Governance
Policies, roles, risk management and how security decisions are made.
Identity and access
MFA, admin accounts, joiners and leavers, access reviews.
Network and firewall
Perimeter, segmentation, remote access and configuration.
Endpoints and servers
Protection, patching, encryption and hardening.
Cloud
Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS and SaaS configuration.
Filtering, domain protection and phishing exposure.
Data protection
Where sensitive data is, how it’s protected and shared.
Backup and recovery
Whether backups exist, are protected and can be restored.
Monitoring and incident response
Logging, alerting and response readiness.
People
Awareness, training and phishing susceptibility.
Suppliers
How third parties with access to your systems are managed.
What is a vulnerability assessment?
A vulnerability assessment is a systematic review of systems to identify known security weaknesses, such as missing patches, outdated software, weak configurations and exposed services. It usually combines automated scanning tools with expert analysis to confirm findings, remove false positives and rate each issue by severity. Unlike a penetration test, it doesn’t try to exploit weaknesses; it aims for broad coverage. Vulnerability assessments should be run regularly, because new vulnerabilities are published every day. See VAPT
What is a security audit?
A security audit is a formal, evidence-based check of whether an organisation’s security controls meet a defined standard or policy. Auditors review documents, interview staff, examine configurations and sample records to confirm controls exist and work. Audits are often linked to frameworks such as ISO 27001, the Egyptian IA Standards, ADHICS or client contract requirements. An IT security audit focuses on technology controls; a broader cyber security audit includes governance and people.
Assessment vs audit vs penetration test
| Security assessment | Security audit | Penetration test | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Understand risks and priorities | Verify compliance with a standard | Prove exploitability of weaknesses |
| Approach | Interviews, reviews, scanning | Evidence checking against controls | Simulated attacks |
| Output | Risk-ranked findings and roadmap | Compliance findings and gaps | Exploited vulnerabilities and fixes |
| Best for | Starting point, management view | Certification, regulation, contracts | Testing defences in depth |
How we work
1
Kick-off
Agree scope, goals, standard (if any) and contacts.
2
Information gathering
Documents, network diagrams, asset lists and access.
3
Interviews
Short sessions with management, IT and key staff.
4
Technical review
Vulnerability scans and configuration checks of firewalls, cloud, endpoints and email.
5
Analysis
Findings rated by likelihood and business impact.
6
Report
Executive summary, detailed findings, maturity scores and roadmap.
7
Presentation
Walkthrough with management and IT; questions answered.
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What you receive
An executive summary in plain English. A security maturity score by area. Findings ranked by risk with business impact explained. A 30/60/90-day roadmap. Mapping to your chosen framework where relevant. And a technical appendix with evidence for your IT team.
Frameworks we use
We base assessments on recognised frameworks so results are meaningful and comparable: CIS Critical Security Controls for practical prioritisation, ISO/IEC 27001 for management systems, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework for overall maturity, and Egyptian frameworks such as the Egypt IA Standards and ADHICS where they apply.
Common findings
No MFA on email or VPN. Too many admin accounts. Unpatched systems and unsupported software. Backups that aren’t tested or are reachable by ransomware. Flat networks with no segmentation. Weak or missing security policies. No logging or monitoring. Staff who haven’t had awareness training. Leavers whose accounts were never disabled. Most are inexpensive to fix once identified, which is why an assessment usually pays for itself quickly.
Assessing your suppliers
Many breaches now arrive through suppliers: an IT provider with remote access, a software vendor, a payroll or logistics partner. As part of the assessment we review which third parties can access your systems or data, what controls you require from them, and how access is granted and removed. We can also help you create a simple supplier security questionnaire and review the answers you receive.
Turning findings into action
An assessment is only useful if the findings are fixed. The roadmap separates quick wins, such as enabling MFA, removing unused admin accounts and testing backups, from projects that need planning and budget, such as network segmentation or a SOC. Each item has an owner, effort estimate and expected risk reduction, so management can make informed decisions. We can support delivery of the roadmap, track progress, and re-assess after six or twelve months to show improvement.
Who needs a security assessment
Businesses that have never had one, companies answering client or partner security questionnaires, organisations preparing for certification, firms that have grown quickly or merged, companies recovering from an incident, and boards who want an independent view of cyber risk.
Security maturity levels
We score each area on a simple five-level scale so progress is easy to track. Level 1 – Initial: little or no control, ad hoc. Level 2 – Developing: some controls, inconsistent. Level 3 – Defined: documented controls applied consistently. Level 4 – Managed: controls measured and monitored. Level 5 – Optimised: continuously improved. Most SMEs start between levels 1 and 2; reaching level 3 in the most important areas dramatically reduces risk.
Case study
A distribution company commissioned an assessment after a client questionnaire. We found high-risk issues, including no MFA on VPN and untested backups. Within 90 days they closed the critical findings and passed the client review.
Security Assessment questions, answered
What is a vulnerability assessment?
A systematic review to find known security weaknesses, combining automated scanning with expert analysis.
What is a security audit?
A formal check of whether security controls meet a defined standard or policy, based on evidence.
How long does a cyber security assessment take?
Typically two to four weeks for a mid-size business, depending on scope.
Will the assessment disrupt our operations?
No. Interviews are short and scans are scheduled to avoid disruption.
Do you fix the issues you find?
We can, or your IT team can. The roadmap shows exactly what to do either way.
How often should we have a security assessment?
Annually, and after major changes such as mergers, new systems or incidents.
Can you help us answer client security questionnaires?
Yes. The assessment gives you accurate answers and evidence.
Is the assessment aligned to ISO 27001?
It can be mapped to ISO 27001 and serve as a gap analysis. See Compliance
Is the report confidential?
Yes. Reports and evidence are handled confidentially and shared only with the contacts you choose.
Can the assessment be done remotely?
Much of it can; interviews and some checks may be on site for the best results.
What do you need from us to start?
A contact person, basic documentation such as network diagrams and asset lists if available, and access for scans.
Do you assess cloud-only businesses?
Yes. For cloud-first companies, the assessment focuses on Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace, SaaS apps, identities, devices and data sharing.
Can you compare us with similar companies?
We show how your maturity compares with typical organisations of your size and sector, based on our experience.
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