IT Audit

Ocean Solutions provides full-spectrum IT audits encompassing all aspects of your technology environment, Digital assets, processes, and policies & procedures. Our intensive audits analyze hardware, software, security, data protection, vendor relationships, Contracts, licensing, compliance readiness, and end-user systems access.

Through in-depth assessment, our experts uncover risks, business impact, gaps, redundancies, cost-saving, and optimization opportunities across infrastructure, operations, and strategy. Our audits are aligned with industry frameworks and best practices to maximize the value of your IT investments. They ensure systems are secure, compliant, and scalable to support your growth.

Consultative Audit Approach

We start the audit process by thoroughly understanding your organizational goals, business processes, workflows, and pain points through stakeholder discussions. Our assigned VCIO and engineers then comprehensively analyze and document the following:

Servers, network equipment, and other hardware infrastructure
Business applications, databases, and software systems
Network architecture, connectivity, firewalls, and security controls
Network, and systems Diagrams
High priority processes flowcharts
Data backup, recovery capabilities, and business continuity safeguards
Cloud integration, utilization, spending, and potential expansion
Vendor relationships, software licensing terms, and maintenance costs
Internal IT team skills, workloads, and staffing needs
End user technology systems access, policies, productivity, and workflows
Full IT alignment report based on Ocean Solutions Deep questionnaire and comparing to industry best practices and internal Ocean Solutions standard

Utilizing best-in-class auditing, Pen Testing, and vulnerability tools, we uncover performance bottlenecks, process inefficiency, security risks, policy gaps, vulnerabilities, and more. Compliance readiness is evaluated against frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, NIST 171, CMMC, and HIPAA based on your industry requirements.

From legacy systems to operational processes, our unbiased audit identifies opportunities for efficiency gains, technical debt reduction, and significant cost savings. You receive a comprehensive inventory of IT assets with usage data, maintenance costs, and lifecycle details. The audits quantify utilization rates and true overhead for hardware, software, vendors, personnel, facilities, licensing, and maintenance.

Strategic IT Audit Recommendations

At the completion of an intensive onsite audit engagement, our experts deliver a strategic report of prioritized recommendations tied to your key business success metrics. Technical findings are translated into an executable technology roadmap reflecting industry best practices for security, scalability, and future growth.

With technology evolving rapidly, it pays to have an unbiased expert assessment of optimization potential. Let Ocean Solutions provide an objective 360-degree view of your IT landscape through in-depth audits.

We also offer advisory services to oversee the implementation of audit recommendations, so you get maximum ROI from your infrastructure and systems.

Contact us today to optimize IT utilization and strategy through a comprehensive audit.

FAQ

What is the outcome of an IT audit?

The outcome is an objective IT roadmap reflecting opportunities for optimization, cost reduction, modernization, risk mitigation, and improved efficiency across all technology areas audited. You receive a prioritized report to guide strategic infrastructure upgrades, process improvements, cost savings, and security enhancement.

How often should comprehensive IT audits be performed for maximum benefit?

Due to the rapid pace of technology change, we recommend full-scope audits at every three years, less intense audits at least annually, pen-testing twice a year, and continuous vulnerability scanning. Ongoing advisory services can ensure you get continuous optimization of infrastructure, systems, and processes as your business evolves.

What compliance frameworks are included in your IT audits?

We thoroughly audit compliance readiness for data security regulations like HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, CMMC, and others, depending on your industry. Any gaps or risks are identified for remediation.

What happens after the delivery of the comprehensive IT audit report?

We can provide further advisory services to oversee the implementation of audit recommendations. Or we work hand-in-hand with your IT team to execute the roadmap, so you gain maximum benefit from the audit insights. Our goal is technology optimized for your success. Please reach out with any other questions! Ocean Solutions aims for full transparency regarding our IT audit process and deliverables. We look forward to helping you advance your technology strategy.

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Ocean Solutions is an IT Service Management and Infrastructure provider designed to augment existing IT departments or we provide a presence for businesses without.