Find your weaknesses
before attackers do
Most SMEs discover security gaps only after an incident. W3IT conducts independent audits across your entire attack surface — giving you a clear, prioritised action plan with no vendor bias.
We audit our own systems using the same methodology. Our checklist is maintained against real-world attack patterns we encounter in the field — not a generic template lifted from a compliance document.
You can't fix what you can't see
Most SMEs have never had an independent review of their security posture. Vulnerabilities accumulate silently — until something goes wrong.
- Open ports and exposed services Legacy systems, forgotten test environments and misconfigured cloud resources are routinely scanned and exploited within hours of exposure.
- Email spoofing enabled Missing or misconfigured SPF, DKIM and DMARC records mean anyone can send email appearing to come from your domain.
- Weak access controls Shared passwords, stale user accounts and no MFA are the primary path into most SME breaches.
- Staff unaware of threats Phishing remains the top initial access method. One click from an untrained employee can bypass every technical control.
Five areas of your attack surface
A thorough audit spans every layer where a threat actor could gain a foothold.
External Exposure
We map everything publicly visible from your domain — open ports, SSL/TLS configuration, exposed admin panels, web application headers and certificate validity. Attackers run these same scans every day; you should know what they find.
Email Security
We verify your full email authentication chain. A missing or misconfigured DMARC policy allows anyone to send email impersonating your domain — a common first step in business email compromise (BEC) attacks that cost UK SMEs millions every year.
Network & Endpoint
Office network segmentation, Wi-Fi security, firewall rule review and remote access configuration (VPN, RDP). We look for lateral movement paths — the routes an attacker uses to spread after gaining an initial foothold.
Cloud & SaaS
Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace account configurations, external sharing settings, MFA coverage, OAuth app permissions and backup status. Cloud misconfigurations are the fastest-growing category in SME security incidents.
Human & Process
Password and MFA policies, user offboarding procedures, data handling practices and staff awareness. Technical controls only go so far — this audit area addresses the human layer, which is involved in over 80% of security incidents.
Four tangible deliverables
Full Findings Report
Written in plain English. Every finding includes a risk rating, what it means for your business, and specific remediation steps — not just a list of CVEs.
Prioritised Action Plan
Findings are ranked by exploitability and business impact. You know exactly what to fix first — whether that's a critical gap or a quick-win hardening step.
30-Day Follow-Up
We return 30 days after the report to review progress, answer questions and verify that critical findings have been addressed — at no extra charge.
Debrief Call
A structured walkthrough of findings with your technical lead or IT manager. We explain the risk in business terms and answer every question before you start remediation.
What we commit to
No Vendor Bias
We recommend the right fix for your situation, not the product that pays us commission. Our advice is independent.
Confidential Report
Your findings report is yours. We don't retain it, share it, or use it for any other purpose without your explicit consent.
No Jargon
Every finding is explained so a non-technical director can understand the risk. If you don't understand it, we haven't done our job.
Actionable Results
Every finding includes a specific remediation step. We don't deliver problems without solutions — that's not useful to anyone.
Ready to see your real security posture?
Book a free 30-minute consultation. We'll discuss your environment and explain exactly what an audit covers — no obligation.