Free Cyber Security Audit Checklist

Prepared by:

[YOUR NAME]

Date:

January 5, 2055

Company Name:

[YOUR COMPANY NAME]

1.

Are firewalls properly configured to monitor and filter traffic?

2.

Is the intrusion detection/prevention system (IDS/IPS) in place and updated?

3.

Are Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) implemented for remote access?

4.

Are unused network ports closed and monitored?

5.

Is there network segmentation between critical systems and non-essential systems?

1.

Are user access levels reviewed and updated regularly?

2.

Is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) enabled for critical systems?

3.

Are processes in place to manage access for new hires and terminated employees?

4.

Are privileged accounts restricted and monitored for suspicious activity?

5.

Is there a password policy enforcing complexity and expiration rules?

1.

Is sensitive data encrypted in transit and at rest?

2.

Are regular data backups performed and stored securely off-site?

3.

Are Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools in place to prevent unauthorized data sharing?

4.

Is third-party data access properly managed and secured?

5.

Is there a response plan for data breaches, including notification procedures?

1.

Are applications regularly tested for vulnerabilities (e.g., using penetration testing)?

2.

Are outdated software applications removed from the system?

3.

Are patches and updates applied regularly to all software and systems?

4.

Are Web Application Firewalls (WAF) in place for web applications?

5.

Is there a secure coding policy guiding developers?

1.

Is there a documented and regularly updated incident response plan?

2.

Are incident response drills or tabletop exercises conducted regularly?

3.

Are staff trained on their roles in incident response processes?

4.

Are forensic tools available to investigate and contain incidents?

5.

Is there a plan for post-incident recovery and system restoration?