20 Nov Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Security Audits But Were Afraid To Ask
This week in cybersecurity from the editors at Cybercrime Magazine
Sausalito, Calif. – Nov. 20, 2025
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With the global cost of cybercrime predicted to reach $10.5 trillion in 2025, there has never been a greater need for security measures to ensure data protection.
Today, companies deal with vast amounts of sensitive data, and even if they do have thorough security measures in place, they must be audited periodically to test their continuous effectiveness and prevent cyberattacks and data breaches.
This is where security audits come in!
A security audit systematically examines an organization’s security systems, data protection policies, and safety procedures. It looks for security vulnerabilities that can penetrate the organization’s information assets, physical assets, and personnel.
A security audit assesses the effectiveness of existing security measures, detects security gaps and weaknesses, and recommends improvements to mitigate security risks.
A special blog post by the cybersecurity experts at Astra deep dives into everything you ever wanted to know about security audits but were afraid to ask.
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