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Effective Security Audit Methodologies and Tools

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We’re in the process of conducting a security audit for our website and internal systems to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with industry standards. Can anyone provide recommendations on effective security audit methodologies or tools?

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For a WordPress site without user input, you’ll want to focus on common vulnerabilities like outdated plugins/themes, weak passwords, and server misconfigurations. Tools like WPScan and Sucuri can help with WordPress-specific checks.

Effective Security Audit Methodologies and Tools

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Audit Methodologies:

Hybrid approach: Combines top-down (policies) and bottom-up (systems) for a complete picture.
Phased approach: Planning, data gathering, assessment (scanning & pen testing), analysis & reporting, remediation & follow-up.
Tools (by function):

Vulnerability Scanners: Find system weaknesses (e.g., OpenVAS).
Network Scanners: Discover network devices (e.g., Nmap).
Web App Scanners: Analyze websites for vulnerabilities (e.g., Acunetix).
Password Auditing Tools: Check password strength (e.g., John the Ripper).
Log Management Tools: Analyze logs for suspicious activity (e.g., Splunk).
Tips:

Consider industry standards (PCI DSS, HIPAA).
Integrate tools for efficiency.
Balance cost and features (open-source vs commercial).
Involve security professionals for a thorough audit.

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