What is Security Audit?
A systematic review of your systems, code, and processes to identify security risks and compliance gaps.
Why It Matters
Security audits find vulnerabilities and compliance issues before they become costly breaches.
Real-World Example
An annual review of your application's security controls, access policies, and data handling practices.
“Understanding terms like Security Audit matters because it helps you have better conversations with developers and make smarter decisions about your software. You do not need to be technical. You just need to know enough to ask the right questions.”
Related Terms
Penetration Testing
Authorised simulated attacks on a system to find security vulnerabilities before real attackers do.
Compliance
Meeting the requirements of laws, regulations, and industry standards that apply to your business.
OWASP
An open community focused on improving software security, best known for their Top 10 list of critical web security risks.
Vulnerability Scanning
Automated tools that check your systems and code for known security weaknesses.
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Related Terms
OWASP
An open community focused on improving software security, best known for their Top 10 list of critical web security...
Penetration Testing
Authorised simulated attacks on a system to find security vulnerabilities before real attackers do.
Vulnerability Scanning
Automated tools that check your systems and code for known security weaknesses.
Compliance
Meeting the requirements of laws, regulations, and industry standards that apply to your business.
Authentication
The process of verifying who someone is, usually through a username and password
Authorisation
Determining what actions or data a verified user is allowed to access