https://mecanik.dev/en/tags/security-audit/Recent content in Security Audit on [ MECANIK DEV ]Hugo -- gohugo.ioenCopyright © 2020-{year} by [ MECANIK DEV ]. All Rights Reserved.Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0100https://mecanik.dev/en/posts/wordpress-hacked-malware-removal-recovery/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0100https://mecanik.dev/en/posts/wordpress-hacked-malware-removal-recovery/If your WordPress site was hacked and is now showing pharmaceutical spam, redirecting visitors to somewhere unpleasant, or has been flagged by Google as deceptive, start here rather than with a plugin. The instinct is to install a security scanner and click clean. That removes the visible symptom and leaves the way in, which is why so many sites get reinfected within days and their owners conclude that WordPress is simply insecure.https://mecanik.dev/en/posts/cyber-essentials-compliance-uk-guide/Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0100https://mecanik.dev/en/posts/cyber-essentials-compliance-uk-guide/Securing Cyber Essentials compliance is a major step for UK businesses looking to protect their server networks in 2026. This government-backed scheme helps companies demonstrate their commitment to data security to public sector buyers and enterprise clients, and maintaining these baselines blocks up to eighty percent of standard cyber attacks. This guide breaks down the certification process, technical controls, and budgeting guidelines required to achieve certification. Scoping Recommendation: When preparing your audit scope, document all devices that access company databases (including remote worker laptops).https://mecanik.dev/en/posts/website-security-audit-cost-mitigation-guide/Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0100https://mecanik.dev/en/posts/website-security-audit-cost-mitigation-guide/Determining your website security audit cost is a critical risk-management step for UK enterprises aiming to protect customer databases in 2026. Data breaches expose companies to hefty fines under compliance rules, alongside severe damage to brand reputation. Regular security audits guard your business against automated botnets and malicious exploit attempts. This guide reviews the budgeting layers, scanning methodologies, and consultant rates that make up such an audit. Audit Frequency Tip: For standard marketing websites, an annual security check is sufficient.https://mecanik.dev/en/posts/penetration-testing-cost-uk-budgeting-guide/Sun, 26 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0100https://mecanik.dev/en/posts/penetration-testing-cost-uk-budgeting-guide/Calculating the cost of penetration testing in the UK is a vital compliance task for enterprises planning cyber security audits in 2026. With business transactions shifting online, maintaining strict application security is critical to protect sensitive client databases and avoid expensive regulatory penalties. Commissioning an annual penetration test has shifted from a general recommendation to a standard requirement under local frameworks. This guide breaks down the pricing models, scope definitions, and compliance standards used to calculate penetration testing budgets.https://mecanik.dev/en/posts/server-security-audit-what-gets-checked/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0100https://mecanik.dev/en/posts/server-security-audit-what-gets-checked/A server security audit is a systematic review of a server’s exposure and configuration to find where an attacker could get in and what they could do once inside. If you have been asked to commission one, or you want to run an internal review, this guide explains exactly what a thorough audit examines and why each area matters. An audit is diagnostic: it tells you where you stand. It pairs naturally with hardening , which is the work of fixing what the audit finds.https://mecanik.dev/en/posts/website-security-audit-for-uk-businesses-in-2026/Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0100https://mecanik.dev/en/posts/website-security-audit-for-uk-businesses-in-2026/A website security audit is a structured assessment that identifies vulnerabilities in your web presence before an attacker finds and exploits them. For UK businesses in 2026, this is not a theoretical concern. The DSIT/NCSC Cyber Security Breaches Survey reported that over 50% of medium-sized UK businesses experienced a cyber attack or breach in the past year. This guide explains what a website security audit covers, how the process works, what it costs, and what you should do with the results.