Technical Security Controls Assessment - 01/06/2026 19:22 EDT
Budget: $250 – $750 AUD
I am seeking a resource with strong technical security assessment experience to assist with testing and validating security controls across both Windows and Linux environments. The assessment should be conducted with sufficient depth to not only confirm whether controls are implemented, but also to evaluate their effectiveness and identify any potential methods by which the controls could be bypassed or circumvented (not penetration testing). This will be done in an Amazon AWS-hosted environment, and the scope of testing includes the following:
*Cryptography
*Database Systems
*Gateways
*Networking
*Operating System Hardening
*System Management
*System Monitoring
The deliverable should clearly demonstrate (using a provided MS Excel template):
*Whether controls are implemented or not implemented.
*The effectiveness of the controls in practice.
*Any identified weaknesses, gaps, or opportunities for circumvention.
*Supporting evidence suitable for audit and assurance assessment activities.
This is an urgent requirement, with assessment activities and evidence collection needing to be completed by 3 June 2026.
*Cryptography
*Database Systems
*Gateways
*Networking
*Operating System Hardening
*System Management
*System Monitoring
The deliverable should clearly demonstrate (using a provided MS Excel template):
*Whether controls are implemented or not implemented.
*The effectiveness of the controls in practice.
*Any identified weaknesses, gaps, or opportunities for circumvention.
*Supporting evidence suitable for audit and assurance assessment activities.
This is an urgent requirement, with assessment activities and evidence collection needing to be completed by 3 June 2026.