Cyber Security Audit & Assessment Services

Cyber threats are now the single largest source of financial loss for businesses globally. A data breach, ransomware attack, or insider threat can cost millions and destroy client trust overnight. Legal Nexis Group's cyber security team provides rigorous audits, penetration testing, and risk assessments that expose vulnerabilities before they can be exploited — giving your leadership team the intelligence needed to act decisively.

Cyber Security Audit Procedures

Our cyber security team combines technical expertise with a business-focused approach — identifying real risks and delivering clear, actionable recommendations that your IT team and board can act on immediately.

Vulnerability Assessment

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Systematic identification of security weaknesses across your IT infrastructure.

  • Network and infrastructure scanning
  • Web application vulnerability analysis
  • Cloud configuration review (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Identification of unpatched systems and misconfigurations
  • Prioritised risk report with remediation roadmap

Penetration Testing

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Ethical hacking to test your defences under real-world conditions.

  • Black-box and white-box testing methodologies
  • Network, web application, and social engineering tests
  • Exploitation of discovered vulnerabilities in controlled conditions
  • Full technical and executive reporting
  • Retesting after remediation to verify fixes

Security Policy & Compliance Review

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Ensuring your policies and procedures meet regulatory and best-practice standards.

  • Review against ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS frameworks
  • GDPR and data protection compliance assessment
  • Employee security awareness evaluation
  • Incident response plan review and gap analysis
  • Board-level risk summary report

Incident Response & Breach Support

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When a breach occurs, speed and expertise are everything.

  • 24/7 incident response availability
  • Containment and eradication of active threats
  • Forensic investigation of breach origin and scope
  • Regulatory notification support (ICO, data subjects)
  • Post-incident hardening recommendations and implementation

Why Audit Now?

The cost of a cyber audit is a fraction of the cost of a breach. Our assessments give you the intelligence to prioritise your security investments and demonstrate due diligence to insurers, regulators, and clients.

Why Audit Now?

  • Average cost of a data breach: $4.5 million (IBM 2024)
  • 60% of SMBs close within 6 months of a major cyber attack
  • Most breaches exploit known, patchable vulnerabilities
  • Cyber insurance requires demonstrable security controls
  • Regulatory fines for data breaches can exceed £17.5 million
  • Prevention costs a fraction of recovery