Internal Audits for Security & Compliance
Technical and compliance internal audits that validate the implementation of security controls and prepare your organization for official certification audits.
Valor
Value of Preparatory Audits
Early identification of non-conformities
Remediation before the official audit
Validation of implemented controls
Team preparation for external audit
Reduced findings during certification
Continual improvement of the management system
Tipos de Auditoría
Audits We Perform
ENS Audit
Comprehensive assessment against the National Security Framework measures.
75 measures
ISO 27001 Audit
Review of the ISMS and ISO 27001:2022 Annex A controls.
93 controls
GDPR Audit
Verification of compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation.
72 articles
PCI-DSS Audit
Compliance assessment for payment card processing environments.
12 requirements
Technical Audit
Technical validation of controls through penetration testing and vulnerability analysis.
Scope-dependent
Proceso
Internal Audit Process
Planning
Definition of scope, audit criteria, audit team, and schedule.
Document Review
Analysis of policies, procedures, records, and documentary evidence.
Interviews
Sessions with process owners to verify actual implementation.
Technical Verification
Technical verification of controls: configurations, access, logs, backups.
Technical Audit
Penetration testing and vulnerability analysis as part of the audit.
Findings Analysis
Classification of non-conformities: major, minor, and observations.
Audit Report
Formal report with findings, evidence, conclusions, and recommendations.
Corrective Action Plan
Definition of actions, owners, and deadlines for each non-conformity.
Calendario
Recommended Timeline
Audit calendar for certification preparation.
Initial Audit
Remediation & Improvement
Follow-Up Audit
Pre-Audit
Certification Audit
Calidad
Why Our Audits Are Certifiable
ISO 19011 Methodology
We follow the international standard for auditing management systems.
Certified Auditors
Team holding ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, ENS, and IRCA certifications.
Formal Reports
Reports in a format recognized by certification bodies.
Documented Evidence
Every finding is supported by verifiable and traceable evidence.
Certification Track Record
100% success rate in certifications prepared with our preliminary audits.
FAQ
Preguntas Frecuentes
It is a mandatory requirement of both ISO 27001 and ENS. Additionally, it allows you to identify non-conformities and correct them before the official audit, significantly increasing the likelihood of success and reducing team stress during certification.
Yes. Our audits follow the ISO 19011 methodology, are conducted by IRCA/Lead Auditor certified auditors, and generate reports in a format recognized by the leading certification bodies (AENOR, BSI, TÜV, Bureau Veritas).
We recommend the first comprehensive audit 4–6 months before the official certification. This allows sufficient time to implement corrective actions. A follow-up audit 1–2 months before verifies the corrections. A final mock audit 2–4 weeks before is ideal.
Yes. Our internal audits include technical control verification, which may include penetration testing, vulnerability analysis, and configuration review. This is a key differentiator compared to purely documentation-based audits.
Major non-conformities (serious non-compliance), minor non-conformities (partial non-compliance), observations (improvement opportunities), and good practices. Each finding includes evidence, regulatory reference, risk assessment, and recommended corrective action.
It depends on the scope: 3–5 days for small organizations (< 50 people), 5–10 days for medium-sized (50–250), and 10–20 days for large organizations (250+). This includes planning, execution, report preparation, and results presentation.
Yes, if they are qualified and independent from the process being audited. However, many organizations prefer external auditors like us for greater objectivity, experience, and the added value of technical validation.
Yes. We offer training for your team in ISO 27001 and ENS internal auditing, enabling them to conduct follow-up audits on their own. It covers methodology, best practices, and audit tools.
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