Audit & Assurance

Strong security starts with clear insight. Our audit and assurance services uncover gaps in your controls and guide you toward smarter, real-world protection.

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Uncover security risks

Make compliance easier. Build confidence in your security.

Our audit and assurance services make compliance feel manageable. From ISO 27001 and PCI DSS to SWIFT CSCF, we help scope, assess, and remediate, so you can close gaps, meet global standards, and earn trust along the way.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Readiness Assessment

Stay compliant with SWIFT security standards

Get a clear view of SWIFT control coverage, including reporting gaps and actionable steps to strengthen resilience.

SWIFT CSCF

Safeguard cardholder info and stay compliant

Work with certified QSA PCI experts to review scope, assess controls, and plan remediation with confidence.

Payment Card Industry (PCI)

Prepare for ISO 27001 with confidence

Build systems that meet ISO 27001 requirements with guidance to help you pass your audit.

ISO 27001

Maintain compliance across onboarding and audits

We support your journey from onboarding to compliance by clarifying security standards and guiding documentation.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Readiness Assessment

Stay compliant with SWIFT security standards

Get a clear view of SWIFT control coverage, including reporting gaps and actionable steps to strengthen resilience.

SWIFT CSCF

Safeguard cardholder info and stay compliant

Work with certified QSA PCI experts to review scope, assess controls, and plan remediation with confidence.

Payment Card Industry (PCI)

Prepare for ISO 27001 with confidence

Build systems that meet ISO 27001 requirements with guidance to help you pass your audit.

ISO 27001

Maintain compliance across onboarding and audits

We support your journey from onboarding to compliance by clarifying security standards and guiding documentation.

All of Government Marketplace

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Smarter risk starts with expert assurance

From internal reviews to certification readiness, we deliver trusted information assurance across key frameworks, so you’re prepared for any level of scrutiny.

All of Government Marketplace

We support suppliers in achieving compliance for All-of-Government Marketplace onboarding—ensuring privacy, security, and readiness for annual assurance reviews.

All of Government Marketplace

Supporting suppliers through onboarding and audit requirements

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Readiness Assessment

Gain a clear roadmap for secure, responsible AI adoption across governance, engineering and cloud environments.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Readiness Assessment

AI Readiness Assessment for secure AI adoption

ISO 27001

Build and align your security systems to ISO 27001 requirements with expert guidance that supports successful certification.

ISO 27001

Simplify your journey to ISO 27001 certification

Payment Card Industry (PCI)

Understand your PCI DSS posture and prepare for certification by identifying control gaps and securing payment data environments.

Payment Card Industry (PCI)

Prepare your business for PCI DSS compliance

SWIFT CSCF

Help SWIFT users meet CSCF obligations through objective assessments and actionable advice to secure financial messaging.

SWIFT CSCF

Review your SWIFT CSCF compliance status

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Cythera operates as an extension of our team. When we call there is an immediate response and the person that answers our call is the person that resolves our issue. Cythera understands our network, and more importantly, has taken the time to understand our business. We find it easy to work with Cythera. They are approachable, flexible and have taken the time to build deep relationships with our team. It is a partnership and friendship. Cythera’s personalised, highly specialised services makes all the difference. We would recommend Cythera to anyone in the industry looking for a managed services partner.

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Expert-led cyber security audit services you can trust

From hands-on control testing to clear, board-ready reports. We turn audits into strategic insights that drive action.

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Real insight. Clear direction.

We combine compliance reviews with a deep understanding of your tech and threat landscape, so your audit means something in the real world.

Comprehensive coverage across your systems, controls, and governance
Aligned with ISO, PCI, SWIFT and your internal standards
Risk-ranked findings with straightforward steps to fix them

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Benefits

Tech audit and assurance that drives real outcomes

We cut through the noise with clear, practical expertise. Bringing confidence to every information assurance engagement.

Security shaped to fit your business

Our audits, assurance, and risk processes are built to match your business

Insights that get you audit-ready

From ISO 27001 to PCI DSS and SWIFT, we help you navigate requirements, fix gaps, and validate your readiness.

Looking for more than a checklist and a report?

You’ll get more than findings. We turn audits into clear, useful insights you can act on.

What comes next

Ready to lay the groundwork for stronger security?

Audits aren’t the end, they’re the start of smarter security. We make your next steps clear, from remediation and uplift to long-term audit strategies.

Clear roadmap with step-by-step remediation guidance
Recommendations shaped around your risk appetite
Direct access to advisory, technical, and compliance expertise

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Frequently asked questions

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

Can Cythera assist with SWIFT CSCF audit preparation?

Absolutely. Cythera delivers SWIFT CSCF assessments that benchmark your environment against the latest mandatory and advisory controls, deliver risk-prioritised guidance, and assist with both remediation and final validation activities.

Can Cythera guide us through ISO 27001 readiness?

Yes. We support your ISO 27001 journey end to end, including gap assessments, implementing controls, and preparing you for audits with no last-minute surprises.

Do audits interfere with daily operations?

No. Our audit approach is designed to be low impact. We collaborate with your team to plan around operational needs, ensuring security assessments don't interrupt day-to-day business.

How does Cythera conduct PCI DSS audits?

Our PCI-certified assessors partner with your team to assess your cardholder data environment, uncover gaps against PCI DSS standards, and map out a step-by-step remediation plan to help you meet compliance and avoid audit issues.

What audit services are available from Cythera?

We provide internal audit support for ISO 27001, PCI DSS readiness assessments, SWIFT CSCF reviews, and custom audits that align with both regulatory and internal risk management expectations.