Security Configuration Review for UK Businesses
Find insecure defaults, configuration drift and hardening gaps across your servers, network devices, databases and applications before attackers exploit them.
Our certified engineers combine automated benchmark scanning with manual review against CIS Benchmarks and vendor guidance to give you a clear, prioritised hardening plan.
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About Security Configuration Review
Why structured, proactive security testing is essential for your organization
Definition & Approach
A security configuration review checks how your systems are set up, rather than only whether they are patched. We compare settings against CIS Benchmarks, NIST guidance and vendor best practice to find weaknesses that attackers rely on.
- Benchmark-based hardening checks
- Manual review of critical systems
- Configuration drift and baseline analysis
Business Urgency
Insecure defaults, unused services and over-permissive settings are among the easiest weaknesses for attackers to exploit. Regular reviews keep your environment hardened as it changes and help you pass audits with confidence.
Holistic Protection Across Every Attack Surface
Our testing methodologies evaluate entry points, authentication mechanisms, network boundaries, and business logic.
What our security configuration review covers
From operating systems to network devices, we review the settings that protect your environment.
Server & Operating System Hardening
Review Windows and Linux servers against CIS Benchmarks and secure build standards.
Network Device & Firewall Review
Assess firewalls, routers, switches and VPNs for risky rules and weak administration.
Database & Application Configuration
Check databases, web servers and application platforms for unsafe settings.
Identity & Directory Configuration
Review Active Directory, single sign-on and privileged account settings.
Cloud & Endpoint Settings
Review cloud service baselines and endpoint security settings for gaps.
Baseline & Drift Analysis
Compare your systems with an approved baseline and flag unauthorised changes.
Why you need a security configuration review
Scanner alone vs Goognu hybrid
| Capability / Feature | Automated Scanners Alone | Goognu Hybrid (Auto + Manual) |
|---|---|---|
| Benchmark compliance checks | ✕ Yes | Yes, verified by an engineer |
| Context-aware risk rating | ✕ No | Yes |
| Review of custom and legacy systems | ✕ Limited | Yes |
| Prioritised remediation guidance | ✕ Generic | Tailored to your environment |
Key Benefits of Our Security Assessments
Actionable protection designed to enhance your operational resilience and regulatory standing
Clear priorities
Findings ranked by real-world risk, not just benchmark scores.
Practical hardening guidance
Exact settings, commands and scripts your team can apply with confidence.
Audit-ready evidence
Reports mapped to CIS, ISO 27001, PCI DSS and Cyber Essentials for auditors.
Free retest
We verify your fixes and confirm that issues are closed.
Systematic Security Methodology
A five-step process from scoping to retest.
Scoping & Baseline Selection
Agree systems in scope, access method and the benchmarks to review against.
Configuration Collection
Collect settings safely using read-only access, scripts or exported configuration files.
Analysis & Manual Review
Automated benchmark checks plus manual review of critical and high-risk systems.
Reporting & Debrief
Deliver findings ranked by risk and walk your team through remediation.
Retest
Re-check fixed settings and confirm they are closed.
What You Receive Upon Completion
Clear, executive-level summaries paired with granular remediation guidance for your engineering teams
Executive summary
A short, plain-English view of your configuration risk and next steps.
Technical report
Every finding with the current setting, the recommended setting and step-by-step remediation.
Benchmark compliance report
Pass and fail results mapped to CIS, ISO 27001 and PCI DSS controls.
Strengthen Your Security Posture Today
Don't wait for a high-profile security breach or compliance violation to expose vulnerabilities in your systems.
Goognu's certified security specialists deliver actionable, zero-false-positive assessments tailored to your environment. Contact our security team today for a confidential, no-obligation scoping session.
Security Configuration Review FAQs
Common questions about scoping, methodologies, testing windows, and deliverable reports
Have custom compliance or audit requirements?
Our team routinely tests against ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI-DSS, Cyber Essentials Plus, and GDPR standards.
Consult with our security engineers