Technical Cyber Security Services

Forvis Mazars in Malta helps organisations assess, validate and strengthen the technical security of their systems, applications, networks and cloud environments. Our technical cyber security services are designed to identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations and exposure points before they can be exploited, and to provide practical recommendations that support remediation and resilience.

Our approach combines vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, web application and API testing, external attack surface review, configuration assessment, cloud security review and related technical assurance services. These services support organisations of all sizes and sectors in understanding their cyber risk, prioritising remediation and maintaining a stronger security posture.

How we can help

We provide technical cyber security services across the following areas:

• Vulnerability assessments — identifying known vulnerabilities, missing patches, weak configurations and exposed services across in-scope systems and infrastructure.
• Penetration testing — performing authorised and controlled testing to validate whether vulnerabilities may be exploited and what impact they could have.
• Web application and API security testing — assessing web applications, portals and APIs using recognised application security testing practices, including OWASP guidance for web applications and web services.
• External attack surface reviews — identifying internet-facing assets, exposed services, outdated systems, default credentials, misconfigurations and unnecessary public exposure.
• Configuration reviews — assessing servers, endpoints, network devices, firewalls, operating systems and platforms against secure configuration expectations.
• Cloud security assessments — reviewing cloud environments, identities, permissions, storage, network exposure, logging and configuration against recognised cloud security practices.
• Remediation validation — retesting previously identified issues to confirm whether corrective actions have been implemented effectively.
• Technical assurance reporting — providing clear, risk-rated findings, practical recommendations and management-level reporting to support decision-making.

Our approach

1. Scope and plan

We agree the systems, applications, environments, testing windows, constraints, authorisations and communication channels before work begins.

2. Assess and validate

We use a combination of automated tools, manual testing, technical review and professional judgement to identify weaknesses, validate risk and reduce false positives.

3. Prioritise and report

Findings are risk-rated and explained in clear language, with practical recommendations for remediation and management oversight.

4. Retest and improve

Where required, we perform remediation validation to confirm whether identified issues have been addressed and to support continuous improvement.

Why Forvis Mazars

Forvis Mazars combines cyber security, IT assurance, governance, risk and regulatory experience to provide technical assessments that are practical, proportionate and business-focused.

Our reports are designed for both technical and management audiences, helping teams understand what was tested, what was found, why it matters and what should be done next.

Need to assess your technical cyber security posture?

Speak to Forvis Mazars in Malta about vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, attack surface reviews, cloud security assessments, configuration reviews and related technical assurance services.