Cybersecurity Audit Preparation Template

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Ensure your organization is fully prepared for upcoming cybersecurity audits with this comprehensive template. By systematically organizing all relevant documentation and conducting thorough reviews of security policies, systems, and protocols, you can increase the chances of a favorable audit outcome.

This template includes tasks such as document collection, system inventory, risk assessments, staff training, and penetration testing. Follow these steps to maintain a secure network and be audit-ready.

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Proposed Tasks

Critical Tasks

  • Task 1: Document Collection due in 1 day
    ☐ Subtask1: Gather all existing security policies, procedures, and standards documentation.
  • Task 2: System Inventory due in 3 days
    ☐ Subtask1: Compile a comprehensive list of all systems and their respective security controls.
  • Task 7: Review Access Controls due in 5 weeks
    ☐ Subtask1: Review and update user access controls to all systems.
  • Task 10: Finalize Audit Documentation due in 2 months
    ☐ Subtask1: Finalize all audit documentation and prepare for the audit.

Long term tasks

  • Task 3: Risk Assessment due in 1 week
    ☐ Subtask1: Conduct a thorough risk assessment of all systems.
  • Task 4: Review Incident Response Plan due in 2 weeks
    ☐ Subtask1: Review and update the company's incident response plan.
  • Task 6: Update Security Policies due in 1 month
    ☐ Subtask1: Update security policies based on risk assessment findings.
  • Task 8: Penetration Testing due in 6 weeks
    ☐ Subtask1: Conduct penetration testing to identify any vulnerabilities.

Quick tasks

  • Task 5: Staff Training due in 3 weeks
    ☐ Subtask1: Conduct training sessions to ensure staff are aware of cybersecurity protocols.
  • Task 9: Review Audit Checklist due in 7 weeks
    ☐ Subtask1: Review the audit checklist to ensure all tasks have been completed.