Physical Security Audit Services

Assessments Built on Evidence, Not Assumptions

Structured evaluations that go beyond surface-level reviews to document what is actually in place

Know Where You Actually Stand

Most organizations have policies, but the gap between documented policy and operational reality is where breaches happen. Our physical security audits are structured, checkpoint-driven evaluations designed to close that gap: giving you a verified, documented baseline of your actual security posture rather than your assumed one. When you are ready to test how those controls hold up against a live adversary, a physical penetration test or red team engagement picks up where the audit leaves off.

Each audit is conducted by experienced evaluators using defined scoring criteria. Findings are categorized by severity, mapped to remediation steps, and delivered with enough context to act on immediately.

An audit is the documented baseline, and for many organizations it is the right place to stop. But when the stakes include trade secrets, prototypes, or regulated data, the baseline is only the beginning: adversarial penetration testing proves which gaps a determined adversary would actually exploit, and corporate counterintelligence program design builds the plan that closes them. Audit, test, then plan: that sequence is how we complete the picture.

Structured assessments with defined, documented scoring criteria
Evidence-based findings: observed, photographed, and recorded on-site
Benchmarked against industry standards including NIST, ISO 27001, and applicable compliance frameworks
Severity-rated findings with a prioritized remediation roadmap
Suitable for internal improvement programs, due diligence, and compliance documentation

Explore Our Audit Services

Physical security audit risk assessment in progress

Our Security Audit Services

Five specialized assessments covering the full scope of organizational security

Physical Access Control Assessment

A 127-checkpoint evaluation of your physical security environment: entry controls, badge systems, camera coverage, visitor management, alarm systems, and physical deterrents, each scored against a defined security standard across 12 sections.

Incident Response Readiness Assessment

An 89-checkpoint review of your IR program: plan documentation, escalation paths, chain of custody procedures, and tabletop exercise performance tested across ransomware, business email compromise, and insider threat scenarios.

Procedural Security & Compliance Assessment

A 227-checkpoint gap analysis across operational procedures and compliance requirements including HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO 27001, and GDPR, covering document handling, clean desk practices, data classification, and compliance documentation systems across 15 sections.

Employee Security Culture Assessment

A 78-checkpoint evaluation of your workforce's security behaviors: anonymous survey data, on-site behavioral observation, reporting culture, and department-level benchmarking. Delivers a maturity score on a 1-5 scale and a 30/60/90-day improvement roadmap.

Workstation Security Assessment

A 91-checkpoint inspection of workstation-level security practices across 5 sections: privacy screen usage, screen lock compliance, credential exposure risks, cable lock adoption, sensitive document handling, and removable media controls.

Our Audit Methodology

A structured approach that produces consistent, repeatable, and defensible results

1

Scoping & Pre-Audit Review

We define the audit boundaries, gather existing documentation (policies, org charts, prior assessments) and align on scoring criteria and reporting format before any on-site work begins.

2

On-Site Evaluation

Our evaluators conduct structured, checkpoint-driven assessments through direct observation, document review, interviews with key personnel, and evidence collection. Every finding is documented with supporting evidence.

3

Reporting & Remediation Roadmap

We deliver a detailed findings report with severity-rated observations, an executive summary for leadership, and a prioritized remediation roadmap with actionable steps and timeline recommendations.

Why Security Audits Are Essential

Industry data on the cost of unaddressed security gaps

77%

Of organizations lack a formal incident response plan that has been consistently applied and tested, per the Ponemon Institute

$4.88M

Average cost of a data breach in 2024, the highest ever recorded, per the IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2024

58%

Lower breach costs for organizations with a well-tested incident response team and plan in place, per the IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2024

60%

Of businesses report experiencing at least one physical security breach in the past five years, per ASIS International research

Physical Security Audit Checklist

The core areas every physical security audit should cover

A useful security audit checklist works through your facility the way an evaluator would: from the outside in, then from technology to people. Our audits score each of these areas against defined criteria:

Perimeter and physical deterrents: fencing, lighting, signage, and the barriers that shape how someone approaches your building
Entry controls: door hardware, locking mechanisms, and secured entry points at every exterior and interior boundary
Badge and access systems: credential issuance, revocation, and the reliability of card readers protecting restricted areas
Camera coverage: placement, blind spots, retention, and whether footage is actually monitored and usable
Alarm systems: sensor coverage, arming procedures, and response protocols when an alarm triggers
Visitor management: sign-in procedures, escort policies, and how contractors and guests are verified and tracked
Personnel practices: whether employees challenge unfamiliar faces, follow verification protocols, and report suspicious activity
Workstation security: screen locks, privacy screens, credential exposure, sensitive document handling, and removable media controls
Document and data handling: clean desk practices, data classification, and secure disposal of sensitive material
Incident response readiness: plan documentation, escalation paths, and how the organization performs under tabletop exercise conditions

A checklist tells you what to look at; a scored audit tells you where you stand. Not sure where to start? Take our free security vulnerability assessment for a quick baseline, or contact us to scope a full on-site audit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about physical security audits

What is a physical security audit?

A physical security audit is a structured, evidence-based evaluation of a facility's security controls, including entry points, badge systems, camera coverage, visitor management, alarm systems, and personnel practices. Each area is scored against defined criteria, and findings are delivered with severity ratings and a prioritized remediation roadmap.

What occurs during a security audit?

During a security audit, evaluators work through a defined set of checkpoints using direct observation, document review, interviews with key personnel, and on-site evidence collection. The audit concludes with a detailed findings report, an executive summary for leadership, and a remediation roadmap ranked by severity and business impact.

How often should a security audit be performed?

Audit frequency depends on your risk profile, compliance obligations, and rate of change. An annual audit is a common baseline, with re-audits after significant changes such as facility moves, renovations, turnover in security-critical roles, new compliance requirements, or any security incident that exposes a gap in existing controls.

What is included in a security audit checklist?

A security audit checklist covers physical access control, perimeter security, camera coverage, alarm systems, visitor management, badge and key control, workstation practices, document handling, incident response readiness, and employee security behaviors. Each checklist item is scored against a defined standard so results are consistent and comparable over time.

Planning to evaluate your own facility first? Start with our step by step physical security assessment guide, then walk your site with the printable 60-point physical security checklist.

Physical Security Audits