Validate that your controls are effective

We independently assess implemented controls to confirm they’re operating as intended and provide assurance for certification or annual audits.

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Controls Validation Audit

Confidence your controls are working as designed

A controls validation audit evaluates the effectiveness of your internal controls and their implementation. We verify that each control is designed to prevent or detect risk, and is functioning as expected. It’s a critical part of managing compliance, operational integrity and audit readiness.

Provides assurance that controls are implemented and functioning
Supports compliance with ISO 27001, SOC 2, or internal audit frameworks
Helps identify misaligned or ineffective controls before they become a liability

Service detail

What happens in a controls validation audit

From preparation to reporting, we’re with you every step of the way to ensure control validation is clear, efficient and aligned with your goals.

Our Audit Process

Structured, standards-based control review

We follow a repeatable process to confirm that your security, IT or compliance controls are both present and working as intended. Findings are aligned to your frameworks and tailored to support actionable remediation or assurance reporting

Review control register or framework against relevant standards
Interview key control owners and inspect documentation
Test a sample of control implementations and activities

Our delivery process

High level approach

We follow a structured, standards-based process to validate that your internal controls are operating effectively. From data collection through to final reporting, our goal is to provide clear, independent assurance.

Data collection

We begin by gathering information through interviews, documentation review and observation.

Evidence

We test the effectiveness of each control by reviewing supporting evidence.

Evaluation

We assess the findings to determine whether the controls are working as intended. Any weaknesses or control gaps are clearly identified.

Benefits

Why work with us

We bring deep technical knowledge and audit expertise to every controls validation engagement. Our goal is to help you meet compliance requirements and strengthen internal governance

Independent assurance

We provide clear, unbiased findings that support internal and external stakeholders, from board-level reporting to regulatory or certification needs.

Practical focus

We don’t just identify what’s wrong - we show you what to fix and how to improve it, with recommendations tailored to your environment.

Proven experience

Our team has delivered control audits across finance, critical infrastructure, and enterprise environments, giving you confidence.

What comes next

Once your controls have been reviewed, we’ll guide you through the findings and next steps. Whether you're preparing for certification, audit, or internal improvement, we’ll help you turn insight into action.

Book a discovery session to scope your controls validation
Receive a tailored assessment plan and delivery timeline
Get a detailed report with findings and improvement actions

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Frequently asked questions

From risk assessment to rapid response - we’re with you every step of the way.

What is a controls validation audit?

A controls validation audit is a process to verify that security and operational controls are functioning as intended, designed, and implemented effectively.

When should I get a controls audit done?

You should consider a controls audit before a certification, as part of regular compliance cycles, or whenever there’s been a significant change in systems, processes or ownership of key controls.

What types of controls are assessed?

We can assess a wide range of controls, including technical security controls, policy-based controls, access management, logging, patching, change control and other operational or compliance mechanisms.

How long does a controls audit take?

Most audits are completed in 2 to 3 weeks depending on the number of controls, complexity of your environment, and stakeholder availability for interviews and evidence gathering.

What do I get at the end of the audit?

You’ll receive a clear report that summarises each control’s effectiveness, highlights any gaps or issues, and provides practical recommendations to improve or maintain compliance.