SMB Network Security Audit
Comprehensive security assessment of a small business network following an email fraud incident with detailed remediation catalog.
Role: Lead security analyst
About the Project
Comprehensive security assessment of a small business network following an email fraud incident. Identified the probable attack vector, documented all network assets, and delivered two reports.
Approach
- Physical Security Review — on-site inspection of network infrastructure and physical access controls
- Network Scanning — complete inventory of all devices and open services on the network
- Credential Analysis — review of login credentials and access permissions
- Password Audit — assessment of password policies and strength
- Remote Access Assessment — analysis of remote access configurations
- Remediation Planning — prioritized recommendations with concrete next steps and cost estimates
Outcome
Two reports: a detailed security analysis for technical staff and a hands-on remediation catalog for the business owner in clear language.