Identify vulnerabilities in your systems

We inspect configurations across firewalls, servers, and networks to uncover security flaws and reduce the risk of misconfigurations.

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Configuration Reviews

Find and fix misconfigurations across systems and networks

Cythera’s consultants provide a thorough review of your system configurations, identifying insecure setups, misaligned policies, and weak points that could expose your organisation to unnecessary risk. We compare your current state against industry standards and provide practical advice to strengthen your environment.

Active Directory review and optimisation
Secure database setup validation
Firewall policy and rule base auditing
Configuration checks for Windows and Linux hosts
Gallagher system settings review
General host and endpoint hardening
Network hardware configuration analysis (switches, routers, firewalls)
Architecture and solution design evaluation
VPN access review and security validation

Service detail

What can a configuration review achieve for your organisation?

Every system is vulnerable to misconfigurations. We assess your setup for flaws so you can fix them before they’re exploited.

Find hidden misconfigurations before attackers

Fortify your defences.

Our team thoroughly reviews your cloud, network, and system setups to strengthen weak points and align with security best practices.

Uncover insecure settings in cloud platforms, OS, and apps
Analyse firewall policies and network layout to reduce attack paths
Review logs and monitoring to ensure incident-readiness

Our delivery process

How is it delivered

We partner with you from initial planning to final reporting, taking the time to understand your setup and ensure minimal disruption. Our reviews combine automation with expert manual checks, and we provide practical insights to strengthen your security posture.

Define scope and access

After finalising the scope, our consultants receive the necessary technical details about your systems to begin the assessment.

Configuration review

We conduct in-depth testing through a combination of automated scanners and hands-on manual analysis.

Report delivery and beyond

We provide a concise report highlighting misconfigurations, their potential impact, and tailored recommendations for remediation. Where required, we also offer follow-up testing to verify the effectiveness of the fixes.

Benefits

Why work with us

Configuration reviews should do more than meet compliance. With technical depth and practical know-how, we help you uncover real risks and strengthen your setup.

Pragmatic and actionable results

Our focus is on what truly matters to your organisation. Every finding is risk-ranked and backed with practical context to support informed decisions.

Technical expertise

Our team brings real-world expertise in securing cloud, hybrid, and on-prem environments — we go beyond automated scans to uncover the risks that matter.

Communication and transparency

We stay closely connected with your team during the review process, providing regular updates and flagging any major concerns as they arise. Once the review is complete…

What comes next

Expand your security coverage

Configuration reviews are just the beginning.

We help you take the next step — whether that means addressing findings, validating fixes, or building internal capability. Our approach is practical, clear, and aligned to your unique environment.

Engagements scoped to your specific needs and environment
Clear debriefs with practical, prioritised recommendations
Ongoing support for remediation, retesting, or further validation

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Web Filter, CASB & DLP (Cloud Access Security Broker & Data Loss Prevention)

Monitor and manage how users interact with cloud, web, and AI platforms — including movement of sensitive data.

Web Application Penetration Testing

Uncover hidden flaws in your web apps — from session handling to access controls — through in-depth security reviews.

Frequently asked questions

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

How often should system configurations be reassessed?

It is recommended to review configurations regularly - especially after system upgrades, major changes, or audits. An annual check helps keep things aligned with best practice and reduces the chance of errors going unnoticed.

If I have firewalls and antivirus, why should I need a configuration review?

Even top-tier security tools like firewalls and antivirus can fail if set up incorrectly. Our configuration reviews assess how your defences are implemented - identifying weak points, misconfigured rules, and overlooked settings that could expose your organisation.

What deliverables come from a configuration assessment?

We deliver a comprehensive report detailing vulnerabilities, misconfigurations and clear action steps. This helps prioritise remediation, boost resilience, and show regulators you're actively managing risks.

What is a configuration review?

A configuration review is a thorough analysis of your infrastructure settings - covering systems, devices, and networks to uncover misconfigurations, legacy settings, and security gaps. It helps align your environment with leading cybersecurity standards, reducing risks introduced by default settings or manual errors.

What's in scope for a configuration assessment?

We assess all layers of your environment from Active Directory, firewall and VPN settings to cloud workloads and network segmentation. This provides a full view of misconfigurations, gaps, or weaknesses in your current setup.