IT Health Check (ITHC)

An ITHC is a government-aligned assessment that combines penetration testing with compliance-ready reporting for public-sector systems and suppliers. It is designed to meet NCSC expectations and supports accreditation frameworks. Therefore, it is particularly relevant for organisations connecting to government services or handling sensitive data.

ITHC costs range from £2,500-£10,000 per engagement depending on the infrastructure. At Assure Technical, proposals are fixed-price and include confirmatory checks. In 2025, 43% of UK businesses identified a cyber breach, showing why structured assurance remains a necessity.

A small environment may be completed in under a week, while more complex ones require several weeks. Lead times are typically 3–6 weeks. However, urgent requests may be expedited to meet project deadlines. We schedule engagements around go-live milestones and accreditation dates to prevent delays. For non-public sector organisation compliance, see our Infrastructure Penetration Testing service.

An ITHC goes beyond a standard penetration test, because it involves whatever tests are most appropriate for your specific circumstances. Moreover, the scope may include penetration testing alongside other assurance activities, depending on the risks within your infrastructure. In addition, an ITHC provides formal reporting outputs such as risk statements, compliance mapping, and remediation plans suitable for governance submission. Therefore, it delivers both tailored technical assurance for your environment and clear compliance evidence for business leaders.

An ITHC goes beyond a standard penetration test, because it includes whatever tests best fit your specific circumstances. Moreover, the scope can cover penetration testing alongside other assurance activities, depending on the risks present in your infrastructure.

In addition, our consultants produce formal reports with risk statements, compliance mapping, and remediation plans designed for governance submission. As a result, an ITHC gives both technical teams and business leaders the assurance and compliance evidence they need.

Deliverables include an executive summary written in plain English, so business leaders can easily understand the findings. Moreover, we provide a technical section with clear evidence to support every issue identified. In addition, you receive prioritised remediation actions that show exactly where to focus first.

We also include compliance-ready risk and assurance statements, which give you confidence during audits and governance reviews. Finally, a confirmatory check verifies progress, and a wash-up meeting ensures your team fully understands the results.

Yes. We align with NCSC guidance and use industry-recognised penetration testing methodologies. Although Assure Technical is not yet a CHECK provider, our CREST-registered company delivers ITHCs in line with government buyer expectations. As a result, we structure outputs to meet the needs of both auditors and accreditors.

An ITHC provides structured evidence for government accreditation processes and supports compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001 and GDPR. Moreover, reports contain risk statements and remediation plans that accelerate governance reviews. Therefore, an ITHC can significantly reduce the time from testing to approval. For system-specific assurance, see our Application Penetration Testing service.

Yes. We can provide a redacted sample report to show structure, evidence depth and compliance sections. Therefore, you can assess clarity and suitability before committing – contact us for more information.