When is an audit worthwhile?
Problems we help solve
An audit is valuable when IT decisions are being made without a complete picture of the environment, or when a business is planning change and wants to reduce risk.
- There is no up-to-date inventory of hardware, systems, licences and dependencies.
- There is no clear record of who has administrative privileges and access to data.
- Backups, monitoring or security controls are in place but are not reviewed regularly.
- The business is planning a migration, modernisation, office move or change of provider.
- IT costs are rising and investment priorities are unclear.
Tailored to your situation
Who is an IT audit for?
Businesses without in-house IT
We help you understand the state of the environment and prepare a plan covering responsibilities, security and future investment.
Businesses with an administrator or IT department
We provide an independent second opinion, clarify priorities and support the team on larger projects.
Businesses preparing for change
We review dependencies and risks before a migration, modernisation, office move or selection of a new provider.
Businesses following an outage or incident
We help determine the cause, assess the security posture and define actions to reduce the risk of recurrence.
Service scope
What does an IT audit cover?
Infrastructure and systems
We review servers, workstations, networks, cloud services and key applications.
- inventory of devices and systems,
- dependencies and single points of failure,
- assessment of configuration and capacity for growth.
Security and access
We analyse accounts, permissions, device protection, email, networks and data backups.
- administrative accounts and MFA,
- backups, monitoring and procedures,
- key technical and organisational risks.
Costs and processes
We review licences, contracts, providers and issue-reporting processes.
- use of licences and services,
- responsibilities and escalation channels,
- opportunities for optimisation.
Action plan
We turn our findings into a sequence of changes that is realistic for your business.
- short-term priorities,
- a phased modernisation plan,
- recommended solutions and dependencies.
Outcomes
What will you receive after the audit?
- a description of the current environment and key dependencies,
- a list of risks ranked by priority and business impact,
- recommendations for corrective action and future development,
- a proposed sequence of changes and scope for further work,
- agreed responsibilities and documentation requirements.
The report can support internal planning, project costing or further collaboration with ESNECO and your existing IT team.
Delivery approach
How is the service delivered?
- Consultation and scope. We define the audit objectives, systems in scope and responsible stakeholders.
- Technical analysis. We review configuration, documentation, access and dependencies.
- Risk assessment. We rank our findings by impact and urgency.
- Report and review. We present our conclusions and answer the team's questions.
- Next-step plan. We agree the order of changes, responsibilities and any support required.
Ways to work with us
How can we work together?
One-off audit
For a business that needs an independent assessment and report with recommendations.
Pre-project audit
For an organisation planning a migration, modernisation or change of provider.
Audit with implementation
After the analysis, we can help implement the agreed actions and document the outcome.
Second opinion
For a team that wants to validate a plan, quotation or technical proposal.
Delivery standards
How do we carry out the work?
- We agree on the scope and access to information before starting the analysis.
- We limit administrative access to the minimum necessary.
- We document observations, assumptions and limitations of the audit.
- We do not present recommendations without indicating their impact and priority.
- We discuss the report with people who will be responsible for further decisions.
Responsibilities and exclusions
What might require additional work?
The standard audit includes analysis, a report and a review of the recommendations. Hardware and licence purchases, cabling, electrical work, full penetration testing, digital forensics and 24/7 SOC monitoring may require a separate quotation or the involvement of a specialist partner.
Cost
What determines the audit price?
The price depends on the number of locations, users, devices and systems; the documentation available; the depth of analysis; and whether the audit covers the report only or also support with implementing the recommendations.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can the audit be performed remotely?
We carry out a large part of the analysis remotely. An on-site visit may be needed to assess physical infrastructure, the server room or cabling.
Does an audit replace penetration testing?
No. An IT audit assesses the wider environment. Advanced penetration testing may require a separate scope and a specialist partner.
Is an audit worthwhile if we have our own administrator?
Yes. An independent assessment can complement the team's knowledge and help set priorities before a major change.
How long does the audit take?
The timescale depends on the number of systems and locations, the documentation available and the depth of analysis. We agree the scope and schedule before work begins.
Can you implement the recommendations after the audit?
Yes, provided that the scope and responsibilities are agreed as a next phase or separate project.