Template

Security Audit Checklist Template

by brent dempsey, from the Community

10+

Use this free Security Audit Checklist to evaluate the effectiveness of organizational security controls across IT and physical domains. Assess access controls, MFA, account management, firewalls, IDPS, patching, encryption, backups, and logging. Review physical safeguards, alarms, CCTV, environmental monitoring, and power backups. Verify incident response plans, employee awareness and policy compliance, vendor risk management, and regulatory alignment. Capture findings with notes and evidence, then summarize issues and remediation actions to improve security posture.

With SafetyCulture you can

Digitize any process, procedure or policy

Eliminate mistakes made by paper-based processes

Create and share professional reports instantly

Confirm accountability and compliance with a digital log

With SafetyCulture you can

Digitize any process, procedure or policy

Eliminate mistakes made by paper-based processes

Create and share professional reports instantly

Confirm accountability and compliance with a digital log

About author

Community

This community page makes available free workplace checklists and templates created by other users within the SafetyCulture community. SafetyCulture has re-published this content and where possible, has credited the original author. SafetyCulture has not verified the accuracy, reliability or suitability of any community content. You agree that your use of any of this content is in accordance with SafetyCulture’s Terms and Conditions.

Template
Comprehensive Security Audit Checklist
Use this free security audit checklist to evaluate your organization's security posture across access controls, network security, data protection, and physical safeguards. The template covers MFA and password policies, firewalls and IDPS, patching, encryption at rest and in transit, backups and logging, facility security, alarms and CCTV, and power and environmental controls. It also includes incident response, employee awareness and training, regulatory compliance, vendor risk, visitor access, and a final summary with remediation actions and next audit planning.
by Antony Toussaint, from the Community
Downloads: 10+
Get
Template
Security Audit Checklist
Use this security audit checklist to assess organizational security across access controls, network protection, data encryption and backups, physical safeguards, incident response, and employee awareness. Verify MFA, password policies, and permission reviews; confirm firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention, and patching; ensure encryption in transit and at rest and reliable backup recovery. Evaluate visitor management, alarms, cameras, and server room protections. Check training, acceptable use policies, and compliance with relevant standards. Summarize findings, assign corrective actions, and schedule the next audit to drive continual improvement.
by Sergej Dedic, from the Community
Downloads: 10+
Get
Template
APG General Security Assessment - Enhanced
This comprehensive security assessment document provides a detailed framework for evaluating organizational security measures across multiple domains. It covers physical security infrastructure, access control systems, CCTV monitoring, information systems protection, and administrative security protocols. The assessment includes detailed checklists for perimeter security, visitor management, lighting systems, emergency protocols, and documented information security. It also addresses workplace violence prevention, hiring practices, and security awareness programs. The document serves as a thorough audit tool for organizations to evaluate their current security posture, identify potential vulnerabilities, and ensure compliance with security best practices. Special attention is given to both physical and digital asset protection, employee safety, and information handling procedures.
by Chris Amzler, from the Community
Downloads: 50+
Get
Template
Cyber Security Audit Checklist
This cyber security audit checklist helps IT supervisors and security teams evaluate organizational defenses across people, processes, and technology. Review policy governance, asset inventories, data classification and ownership, employee awareness, password hygiene, and BYOD controls. Verify business continuity and incident response plans, redundancy and restoration procedures, and regular testing. Assess hardening, patch management, antivirus coverage, logging, and remote access policies. Confirm physical safeguards for servers and workstations, secure backups, access controls, and surveillance. Ensure encryption, SSL, secure email gateways, and device wipe capabilities are in place, with ongoing monitoring and external penetration testing to uncover gaps.
by Rahman Marjan, from the Community
Downloads: 10+
Get

Security Audit Checklist Template

About author

You might also like

Comprehensive Security Audit Checklist

Security Audit Checklist

APG General Security Assessment - Enhanced

Cyber Security Audit Checklist

You might also like

Comprehensive Security Audit Checklist

Security Audit Checklist

APG General Security Assessment - Enhanced

Cyber Security Audit Checklist