SSAE 18 (Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements)

Network Security Assessment Vulnerability Assessment Penetration Testing (Pen Testing) Risk Assessment and Management Security Configuration Review Firewall Security Assessment Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS) Evaluation Wireless Network Security Testing Secure Network Architecture Review Network Traffic Analysis Security Compliance Audits (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) Social Engineering Tests Phishing Simulation Security Posture Assessment Incident Response Plan Evaluation Application Security Assessment Cloud Security Assessment Endpoint Security Evaluation Zero Trust Architecture Review Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Testing Supply Chain Security Evaluation Network Topology and Design Firewall Configuration and Rules Review Authentication and Authorization Mechanisms VPN and Remote Access Security Patch Management and Software Updates Encryption and Data Privacy Measures Endpoint Security and Anti-malware Software Web and Email Filtering Systems User Access Control and Identity Management Network Segmentation and Zoning Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Integration Incident Detection and Response Capabilities Logging and Monitoring Systems Backup and Disaster Recovery Systems Cloud Security Configurations IoT Security Assessments Wireless Network Access Security Security of Network Devices (e.g., routers, switches, etc.) Mobile Device Management (MDM) Security Compliance with Industry Standards and Best Practices Network Scanners (e.g., Nmap, Nessus) Vulnerability Scanning Tools (e.g., OpenVAS, Qualys) Penetration Testing Tools (e.g., Metasploit, Burp Suite) Intrusion Detection Systems (e.g., Snort, Suricata) Firewalls and Security Appliances (e.g., Palo Alto, Cisco ASA) Traffic Analysis Tools (e.g., Wireshark, tcpdump) Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Solutions (e.g., CrowdStrike, SentinelOne) Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Tools (e.g., Splunk, SolarWinds) Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) (e.g., ModSecurity, Cloudflare) Network Performance Monitoring Tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Nagios) Cloud Security Tools (e.g., Prisma Cloud, AWS Security Hub) Password Cracking Tools (e.g., John the Ripper, Hashcat) Phishing Simulation Platforms (e.g., KnowBe4, Cofense) Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Solutions (e.g., Symantec, Digital Guardian) VPN Testing Tools (e.g., OpenVPN, Wireshark) Incident Response Tools (e.g., TheHive, GRR Rapid Response) Patch Management Tools (e.g., WSUS, Ivanti) Risk Management Platforms (e.g., RSA Archer, LogicManager) Email Security Tools (e.g., Mimecast, Proofpoint) ISO/IEC 27001 (Information Security Management System) NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) CIS Controls (Center for Internet Security) PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) SOC 2 (Service Organization Control 2) COBIT (Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies) FISMA (Federal Information Security Modernization Act) NIST SP 800-53 (Security and Privacy Controls for Federal Information Systems) OWASP Top Ten (Open Web Application Security Project) ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) Cloud Controls Matrix ISO 27002 (Code of Practice for Information Security Controls) NIST SP 800-171 (Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information) MITRE ATT&CK Framework (Adversarial Tactics, Techniques, and Common Knowledge) FedRAMP (Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program) ISO 22301 (Business Continuity Management) ISO 27018 (Protection of Personal Data in the Cloud) Identifying and Addressing Security Vulnerabilities Ensuring Compliance with Regulatory Standards and Best Practices Enhancing the Protection of Sensitive Data and Intellectual Property Minimizing the Risk of Cyber Attacks and Data Breaches Improving Incident Response and Recovery Capabilities Increasing Employee and Stakeholder Confidence in Network Security Optimizing Network Configuration and Performance Gaining Visibility into Potential Threats and Weaknesses Strengthening the Network’s Resilience to Cyber Threats Reducing the Likelihood of Business Disruption Due to Security Incidents Ensuring Proper Access Control and User Authentication Protecting Against Insider Threats Reducing the Risk of DDoS Attacks and Other Network Exploits Enhancing Security of Cloud Environments and Remote Access Ensuring Secure Deployment and Management of IoT Devices Preventing Unauthorized Data Transfers and Information Leaks Strengthening Security of Communication Protocols (e.g., VPN, HTTPS) Supporting the Development of a Proactive Cybersecurity Strategy Aligning Network Security with Business Goals and Risk Tolerance Establishing a Comprehensive Incident Management Process