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At Cyber Dream, a cybersecurity audit isn’t just a checklist — it’s a deep, structured, and strategic process designed to uncover vulnerabilities before attackers do. Whether you’re a small business or a large organization, our audits provide clear visibility into your digital risk surface and help you build lasting resilience.

Step 1: Discovery Phase

We start by understanding your digital ecosystem. This includes mapping all the assets that need to be protected:

• External infrastructure (servers, domains, exposed services)
• Internal systems (workstations, databases, applications)
• Cloud services and SaaS tools
• Network topology and segmentation

This phase is about context — we need to understand what you have before we can secure it.

Step 2: Vulnerability Scanning

Using a mix of automated scanners and manual probes, we assess your systems for known vulnerabilities:

• Outdated software or firmware
• Misconfigured services or default credentials
• Weak encryption or exposed ports
• Publicly available information about your systems (OSINT)

We use tools like nmap, OpenVAS, and custom scripts to cover both breadth and depth.

Step 3: Manual Testing

Automated tools only go so far. Our team of ethical hackers manually tests key systems to simulate real-world attack techniques:

• Exploiting web application flaws (XSS, SQLi, CSRF)
• Testing API endpoints and authentication flows
• Privilege escalation in local or remote environments
• Social engineering resistance (if included in scope)

This step brings in creativity and expertise — we think like attackers to protect like defenders.

Step 4: Reporting and Risk Scoring

After testing, we deliver a clear, actionable report that includes:

• List of identified vulnerabilities, with CVSS scores
• Risk ratings (critical / high / medium / low)
• Screenshots, proof-of-concept, and impact explanations
• Recommendations for mitigation or remediation

Each finding is explained in plain English — no unnecessary technical jargon. Our goal is clarity and impact, not confusion.

Step 5: Debrief and Remediation Support

We don’t just drop a PDF and leave. We walk through the results with your technical team, answer questions, and help you prioritize remediation tasks based on impact and feasibility.

If needed, we can also support patching, reconfiguration, or redesign — with full transparency and follow-up scans to validate fixes.

What Makes Our Audits Different?

• Hybrid approach: We combine automation and human expertise.
• Customization: No “one-size-fits-all” — audits are tailored to your infrastructure and industry.
• Real value: We highlight business risk, not just technical flaws.
• Trust: All audits are confidential, signed under NDA, and handled by experienced cybersecurity professionals.

When Should You Get Audited?

• Before launching a new web app or platform
• After a major infrastructure change or cloud migration
• Annually as part of compliance (ISO 27001, GDPR, etc.)
• After a security incident or breach

Conclusion

A cybersecurity audit isn’t just about finding problems — it’s about strengthening your digital foundation. At Cyber Dream, we help organizations uncover blind spots, reduce risk, and gain peace of mind through expert-driven assessments.

Want to know where your weak spots are? Let’s find out — before someone else does.