When was the last time you truly put your business’ cyber security to the test? When even the smallest vulnerability can put your entire organisation at risk, maintaining a strong cyber security posture is no longer optional.
For businesses in Cornwall, a cyber security audit is a vital tool to uncover hidden threats, improve resilience, and keep your operations running smoothly.
In this blog, we’ll explore what a cyber security audit involves, why it’s so important, and how Cornwall businesses can benefit from BCNS’s expert auditing services.
Why Cyber Security Audits Matter
Cornwall businesses that forego regular reviews risk vulnerabilities in their systems going unnoticed until they experience a breach.
However, a cyber security audit gives you a clear, up-to-date picture of your business’s defences and where improvements are needed – which is especially critical with the rise in sophisticated cyber-attacks targeting local organisations.
According to government data from 2025, approximately 612,000 businesses have identified a cyber-attack in the past year – meaning Cornwall businesses can’t afford to leave their security to chance.
Here’s why every business should consider a professional cyber security audit:
- Identify vulnerabilities before they’re exploited: Audits uncover weak points in your systems, such as outdated software, poor password policies, or misconfigured firewalls – all of which can be easy targets for attackers.
- Protect sensitive data: Whether it’s customer information, financial records, or intellectual property, audits help ensure your data handling and storage practices meet strict security and compliance standards.
- Mitigate financial and reputational risks: A breach can lead to downtime, lost revenue, legal consequences, and damage to your brand. By addressing risks early, audits help prevent these costly outcomes.
- Improve cyber resilience: Understanding your current security posture allows you to plan and invest wisely – building long-term resilience against prevailing threats like ransomware and phishing.
- Support compliance with regulations: Many businesses are required to demonstrate good cyber hygiene, including GDPR and industry-specific frameworks. An audit helps you identify gaps and stay compliant.
- Raise awareness across your team: A good audit does more than just assess systems – it highlights how day-to-day employee behaviour may affect security and pinpoints areas where training is needed.
A cyber security audit is the first – and often most important – step in building a stronger, safer business. But what should you expect from one?
What to Expect from a Cyber Security Audit
A well-executed audit should go far beyond a basic checklist to account for your business’s size, sector, and risk profile with precision and clarity.
At BCNS, our cyber security audits do just that, ensuring a detailed and relevant review that provides actionable steps. Here’s what you can typically expect:
- Initial scoping meeting: We’ll get to know your business, your digital environment, and any specific concerns or compliance needs.
- Assessment of systems and infrastructure: This includes reviewing network configurations, firewalls, endpoint protection, email security, access control, backup procedures, and patch management.
- Vulnerability scanning and testing: We identify known weaknesses and misconfigurations using specialist tools – with optional penetration testing if required.
- Review of policies and staff practices: Cyber security is more than just technology. We also look at how your team uses systems, whether policies are up to date, and where further training may be needed.
- Actionable recommendations: We don’t just tell you what’s wrong – we give you a prioritised, easy-to-understand action plan to improve your cyber security across the board.
BCNS’ IT Expertise: Why Cornwall Businesses Should Act Now
The diverse business community in Cornwall – including tourism, hospitality, manufacturing, legal services, and professional trades – makes it an attractive target for cyber threats. Which is why waiting for something to go wrong before acting is not an option.
But with BCNS by your side, you’ll never have to worry about being a target. We’ve been helping businesses across Cornwall stay secure and resilient for over 20 years – with comprehensive, practical, and tailored audits that guarantee a safer future.
Our proactive IT support and cyber security give you the knowledge and confidence to build better protection from the inside out. With us, you’ll benefit from:
- Local expertise and fast response times.
- Unbiased, in-depth IT and cyber security audits – identifying vulnerabilities and eliminating them as quickly as possible.
- Expert support implementing fixes, if needed.
- A friendly team who speaks your language – not technical jargon.
Book a Free Consultation Today
Cyber security is necessary for Cornwall’s businesses to ensure their long-term success. By investing in a security audit now, you can uncover potential issues before they become problems and take control of your organisation’s digital safety.
Book your free consultation today and take the first step towards stronger cyber security for your Cornwall business.
