SayPro Cybersecurity Compliance

SayPro Cybersecurity Compliance: Pass internal audit with 95% adherence from SayPro Monthly February SCMR-17 SayPro Monthly IT Services: Software development, cybersecurity, and IT support by SayPro Online Marketplace Office under SayPro Marketing Royalty

Scope of the Compliance Audit

The internal cybersecurity audit focused on multiple security domains critical to SayPro’s operations:

1. Access Control & Identity Management
2. Network Security
3. Data Protection & Encryption
4. Application Security
5. Incident Detection & Response
6. Vulnerability Management
7. Security Awareness & Training
8. Third-Party Risk Management
9. Compliance with Standards (ISO 27001, NIST, POPIA, GDPR)

🔍 Audit Methodology

The cybersecurity compliance audit was conducted in 4 structured phases:

Phase 1: Pre-Audit Preparation

• Created an Internal Cybersecurity Audit Plan aligned with SayPro’s IT Security Framework.
• Identified key systems, services, and teams to be reviewed.
• Distributed Self-Assessment Checklists and Evidence Collection Templates to SayPro Digital Division staff.

Phase 2: Review & Evidence Gathering

• Auditors performed:
  • Configuration reviews on systems and servers.
  • Access log reviews on admin and user portals.
  • Policy document checks (Code of Conduct, Access Policies, Data Handling Policies).
  • Interviews with DevOps, Development, and Security teams.
  • Penetration Test Reports and Backup Logs review.

Phase 3: Scoring and Compliance Assessment

• Each control item was graded as:
  • ✅ Compliant
  • ⚠️ Partially Compliant
  • ❌ Non-Compliant
• Weighted scoring assigned higher values to critical security functions such as:
  • User authentication controls
  • Secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC)
  • Data protection compliance (e.g., encryption at rest and in transit)

Phase 4: Report Compilation and Recommendations

• A detailed Internal Cybersecurity Audit Report was generated.
• Each gap was mapped to:
  • Recommended corrective action
  • Responsible team/owner
  • Timeline for remediation

✅ Key Audit Results

🛠 Corrective Actions Initiated

1. Access Logs Automation – Enhanced log retention policies for admin sessions.
2. Vendor Risk Policy Update – Introduced a new onboarding checklist for SaaS vendors.
3. Security Awareness Program Expansion – Monthly simulations for phishing and password hygiene.
4. Patch Automation Rollout – Improved automated vulnerability remediation with DevSecOps tools.
5. Compliance Documentation Refresh – Updated POPIA & GDPR policies to reflect latest data practices.

📄 Key Deliverables

• ✅ Internal Cybersecurity Audit Report – February 2025
• ✅ Corrective Action Tracker (Excel)
• ✅ Remediation Ownership Matrix
• ✅ Updated SayPro Security Compliance Policy (v2.5)
• ✅ Revised Incident Response Playbook

🏁 Outcome

SayPro successfully achieved 95.3% adherence in its February 2025 internal cybersecurity compliance audit, exceeding the minimum compliance goal. This affirms the robustness of SayPro’s security posture and underlines its ongoing commitment to safeguarding user data, platform integrity, and regulatory obligations.

📝 Next Steps

• 📅 Quarterly Follow-Up Audit (scheduled May 2025)
• 📚 Team Cybersecurity Refresher Training
• 📊 Automated Dashboards for Real-Time Compliance Monitoring
• 🔄 Integration with SayPro DevOps Pipeline for Continuous Compliance