Security Health Check — What It Is and How It Protects Your Business

Most companies only realise they have a cybersecurity problem after something bad has already happened — an encrypted server, leaked data, a system locked down.

A Security Health Check is the way to find out about problems before attackers do.

What Is a Security Health Check?

Security Health Check is a thorough audit of your company's IT security. It examines every weak point across the network, devices, accounts, and access policies. The result is a concrete report with prioritised findings and recommendations for remediation.

Think of it as a routine medical check-up — but for your IT infrastructure. It's better to know about a problem now than to pay for it after a ransomware attack.

What Does the Check Cover?

A standard Security Health Check at BGService covers the following areas:

#Network Infrastructure

Firewall configuration — rules, open ports, external access; network segmentation (are guest devices separated from work devices?); VPN configuration and remote access; wireless network — encryption, isolation, guest access.

#Devices and Endpoint Protection

Operating system and application currency; antivirus protection — presence, currency, coverage; device lock and encryption policies; BYOD (personal devices) — how they're managed.

#User Accounts and Access

Password policy — complexity, expiry, reuse; Multi-factor authentication (MFA) — is it deployed?; access rights — principle of least privilege; inactive accounts — former employees with active access.

#Backup and Recovery

Whether a backup procedure exists; backup testing — can recovery actually happen?; offsite or cloud backup — protection against physical damage; RTO and RPO — how quickly can you recover?

What Does a Security Health Check Reveal?

In a typical SMB audit in Bulgaria, we find the following issues:

• Open ports facing the internet, unknown to the IT lead.
• Accounts of departed employees with active system access.
• Backups that haven't been tested for months (or ever).
• Devices with end-of-life Windows or no antivirus protection.
• Weak or reused passwords on administrator accounts.
• No MFA on critical systems (email, ERP, VPN).

Each of these findings is a potential entry point for an attacker. Most can be fixed without significant cost.

How Often Should a Security Health Check Be Done?

The minimum recommendation is once a year. For more dynamic organisations or when the infrastructure changes — more often:

• Once a year — for stable organisations without significant changes.
• When changing IT providers — a mandatory audit before handover.
• When expanding — new office, new employees, new infrastructure.
• After an incident — to understand the causes and close the gaps.
• When preparing for GDPR or ISO 27001 — the audit is a required step.

What Does the Process Look Like at BGS?

A standard Security Health Check at BGS runs in three steps:

• Step 1 — Planning: we agree on the scope, arrange access, and schedule the check at a time that suits you (typically out of hours).
• Step 2 — Audit: our engineers carry out the check remotely (90%) and on-site when needed (10%). Average duration: 1–2 working days.
• Step 3 — Report and consultation: you receive a written report with all findings, prioritised by risk, plus concrete recommendations. We hold a debrief meeting and answer any questions.

Every finding is categorised as Critical, High, Medium, or Low — so you know exactly where to start.

How Much Does a Security Health Check Cost?

The price depends on the size of the organisation — number of devices, network complexity, and scope of services.

Get in touch with BGS for a free consultation and a personalised quote. Compared to the cost of a single ransomware incident — averaging €2,500–€25,000 in losses for SMBs in Bulgaria — the audit is an exceptionally cost-effective investment.