Security Compliance Audit
Navigate Australian compliance requirements with confidence. Our framework-aligned security audits map findings directly to APRA CPS 234, ISO 27001, Essential Eight, PCI DSS, and Privacy Act controls — so your compliance team can track remediation without translation overhead.
Why Compliance-Aligned Security Matters
Framework Mapping
Every finding is mapped directly to specific compliance controls — no translating generic security reports into your framework's language
Audit Failures
78% of first-time compliance audit failures are due to technical security gaps — gaps our assessment identifies and helps you close before the auditor arrives
Frameworks Supported
APRA CPS 234, ASD Essential Eight, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SOC 2, and Privacy Act — all from a single assessment engagement
Proactive Compliance
Demonstrating proactive security testing satisfies due diligence requirements and provides evidence of reasonable steps under the Privacy Act
Compliance Frameworks We Cover
ASD Essential Eight Maturity Assessment
The Australian Signals Directorate's Essential Eight framework defines eight priority mitigation strategies at four maturity levels (0-3). We assess your organisation against each control — application control, patch applications, configure Microsoft Office macro settings, user application hardening, restrict administrative privileges, patch operating systems, multi-factor authentication, and regular backups. Each control receives a maturity rating with specific, actionable recommendations to reach your target level. Essential for government suppliers and increasingly expected by enterprise clients.
APRA CPS 234 Compliance Testing
For APRA-regulated financial institutions and their material service providers, CPS 234 mandates information security controls proportionate to the size and nature of threats. Our assessment addresses each CPS 234 obligation: information security capability, the role of the board, policy framework, information asset identification, implementation of controls, incident management, and testing of controls. Findings are mapped to specific CPS 234 paragraphs with remediation actions traceable to regulatory requirements — making your next APRA submission straightforward.
ISO 27001 Gap Analysis
ISO 27001 certification requires implementation of an Information Security Management System (ISMS) with 93 controls across four themes: organisational, people, physical, and technological. Our gap analysis assesses your current security posture against every applicable control in Annex A, identifying gaps before your certification audit. We prioritise findings by certification impact — distinguishing between controls that will cause a nonconformity (certification blocker) and those that are opportunities for improvement (observation). This lets you focus effort where it matters most.
PCI DSS Compliance Assessment
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard applies to any organisation that stores, processes, or transmits cardholder data. Our PCI DSS compliance assessment covers all 12 requirements across network security, access controls, vulnerability management, monitoring, and policy. For SAQ-eligible merchants, we help determine the correct Self-Assessment Questionnaire and validate compliance. For organisations requiring a Report on Compliance (ROC), our assessment identifies gaps before the QSA arrives — preventing expensive remediation cycles mid-audit.
Privacy Act & NDB Compliance Assessment
The Australian Privacy Act requires organisations to take reasonable steps to protect personal information. But what constitutes "reasonable" depends on the sensitivity of the data, the size of your organisation, and the available security measures. Our assessment maps your technical security controls against the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) — particularly APP 11 (security of personal information) — and assesses your NDB readiness: can you detect a breach, assess its severity, and notify affected individuals within the required timeframe? We produce evidence of your compliance posture for OAIC enquiries.
SOC 2 Type I/II Readiness Assessment
For Australian SaaS providers, managed service providers, and data processors serving US or international clients, SOC 2 compliance is increasingly a commercial requirement. Our readiness assessment evaluates your security controls against SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria — security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. We identify gaps, recommend controls, and help you build the evidence portfolio that a SOC 2 auditor will examine. This reduces the cost and duration of the formal SOC 2 audit by ensuring you pass the first time.
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Compliance Audit Process
Framework Selection & Scoping
- Identify applicable compliance frameworks based on your industry and obligations
- Define assessment scope — systems, processes, and controls to evaluate
- Gather existing policy documents, prior audit results, and risk registers
- Map organisational roles to framework responsibilities
- Establish assessment criteria and target maturity levels
- Plan assessment schedule and stakeholder interviews
Technical & Control Assessment
- Conduct technical penetration testing (website, email, network)
- Assess each framework control through testing, interview, and document review
- Evaluate policy documentation against framework requirements
- Test incident response and breach notification procedures
- Validate access controls, logging, and monitoring capabilities
- Cross-reference findings across frameworks for efficiency
Compliance Reporting & Roadmap
- Produce framework-specific compliance report with control-level findings
- Build maturity scorecards for each assessed framework
- Deliver remediation roadmap prioritised by compliance impact
- Prepare executive summary suitable for board or regulator
- Conduct detailed findings walkthrough with compliance and IT teams
- Provide re-testing after remediation to confirm compliance gaps are closed
Security Compliance Audit FAQs
Pass Your Next Compliance Audit the First Time
Framework-mapped security testing for APRA CPS 234, Essential Eight, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and Privacy Act. Close compliance gaps before the auditor arrives.