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A review to check how secure a system is.

Definition

A security audit is a structured review of a system’s security controls, settings, and practices to find weaknesses.

In plain English A review to check how secure a system is.

Why this matters

Why it matters: Audits can prevent breaches and protect private user data by finding problems early.

Example

Example: An audit checks access control, encryption settings, and logging.