Auditing controls are systematic security processes designed to evaluate and verify the effectiveness and compliance of an organization's protective mechanisms. These controls involve structured, independent examinations of security policies, configurations, operational procedures, and incident response protocols to ensure they function as intended to mitigate risks. In modern cybersecurity environments, particularly within Cloud & Architecture Security, auditing controls are essential for verifying the proper implementation of safeguards such as identity and access management, data loss prevention, encryption standards, network segmentation, and secure coding practices.

The primary objective of auditing controls is to provide objective assurance regarding the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information assets. Through evidence gathering and analysis, these controls identify vulnerabilities, confirm adherence to internal governance policies and external regulatory requirements, and deliver actionable insights that strengthen an organization's overall security posture and resilience against evolving cyber threats.