Examine, Optimise, and Enhance Your Site
Magnetic Point's expertise in comprehensive Drupal Audits allows us to examine your website and boost its performance and security.
Our team's certified professionals pinpoint drawbacks, identify security vulnerabilities, and find enhancement opportunities. These audits are perfect for refining sites, scaling up, or ensuring compliance with Drupal standards.
Do You Need a Drupal Website Audit?
A website audit is typically performed quarterly as a regular check-up or before a migration.
- It is important to audit sites regularly to improve their performance and to prepare for future enhancements.
- If you're migrating your website to the latest Drupal version, a migration audit is absolutely necessary for a successful migration.
- It pinpoints any issues with the website, offers competitive insights, and guides you in the direction of digital fulfilment.
- Drupal regularly releases updates and security patches to improve the website's security, personalisation, and performance.
What Does Our Drupal Audit Include?
Our Drupal audit includes inspection and analysis of:
- Drupal core and module versions, highlighting any essential security updates required.
- Drupal codebase integrity to check if any core or contributed modules have been amended.
- File/directory permissions throughout the Drupal installation to ensure all are set to secure levels.
- High-level penetration testing across the whole site to check for any exposure to common exploit/attack vectors.
- Protection against site exploitation from cross-site scripting or injection.
- User settings, roles, and permissions, along with password policies and an audit of user accounts.
- Any anti-spam measures in place on any exposed forms to ensure these sufficiently protect the site.
- Domain Name/DNS Health Check.
- Multiple additional Drupal Security checks.
How Long Should A Website Audit Take?
The length of a website audit depends on several key factors:
- The size of the website.
- The complexity of the codebase.
- The breadth of the content.
- Number of images and modules.
- The number of additional elements that need to be checked.
Generally, an audit of a small website can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days. For larger websites or web applications, the audit can take several weeks or even months.
How Often Should a Website Be Audited?
Conducting a website audit regularly is important. Ideally, a website should be audited every 6 to 12 months to ensure optimal performance and security.
Key considerations include:
- Periodic security scans to protect against malware.
- Evaluation of changes in technology, content, or market influence.
- Special attention to Drupal versions approaching end-of-life.
- Regular review of all website elements.
Who Will Be Auditing Your Website
To complete an audit, we bring together specific skill sets of various senior team members:
- Senior Drupal Developer (Acquia Triple Certified): Handles Drupal configuration, architecture, security, code quality and custom module review.
- Senior Drupal Themer / Senior Front-end Developer (certified Acquia Front-end Specialist): Reviews theming layer, including Accessibility review.
- Senior System Administrator: Provides feedback on performance, server configuration, and security.
What is the Process for an Audit?
After commissioning an audit, you can expect the following structured process:
- Signing of required NDAs and data confidentiality agreements.
- Requesting a drush archive-dump or complete site copy.
- Setting up the site on a secure internal server.
- Reviewing high-level technical aspects.
- Agreeing on priorities and objectives with the customer.
- Specialist review and problem identification.
- Technical Director review and presentation of findings.
Which Drupal Versions We Audit
We provide comprehensive audit services for all Drupal versions, including:
- Drupal 10
- Drupal 9
- Drupal 8
- Drupal 7
Whether you're running the latest Drupal release or maintaining a legacy system, our audit process adapts to your specific version while maintaining the same high standards of thoroughness and quality.
Satisfied Clients and Success Stories
We take pride in the relationships we've built with our clients, which include some of the most recognised brands globally.
Drupal Audits: Customised and Flexible
Transparent and Results-Oriented
Receive a validated report with clear, actionable steps. Whether you implement changes internally or rely on our expertise, we ensure each recommendation is geared towards substantial business growth and digital resilience.
Flexible Engagement Models
Opt for a collaboration model that best meets your needs from consultation to full implementation. Our team is equipped to assist at every step, ensuring your Drupal site meets and exceeds modern digital standards.
Acquia Certified Drupal Consultants
Our team at Magnetic Point includes Acquia Certified Consultants, guaranteeing expert guidance backed by recognised industry standards. With this certification, our developers bring verified skills and up-to-date knowledge to your Drupal projects.

Why choose Us for Drupal Audits?
Choose Magnetic Point for thorough, insightful Drupal Audits conducted by Acquia Certified Consultants. Our expertise in Drupal ensures that each audit is conducted with an eye towards accuracy, efficiency, and strategic improvement. Partner with us to enhance your site’s performance, security, and compliance.
FAQ
1. What is the purpose of a Drupal Audit?
A Drupal Audit helps examine your website's performance, security, and compliance. It identifies issues and opportunities for improvement, ensuring your site operates efficiently, remains secure, and adheres to Drupal standards.
2. What does a Performance Audit involve?
A Performance Audit reviews your Drupal setup to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies. It covers server configurations, caching mechanisms, and code, optimising your site for peak performance and a seamless user experience, even during high traffic.
3. How does a Security Audit improve my Drupal site?
A Security Audit assesses your Drupal site for vulnerabilities and ensures adherence to the latest security standards. It identifies risks and implements fixes to maintain user trust and protect your site from potential threats.
4. Why is a Compliance Audit important for my Drupal site?
A Compliance Audit ensures your Drupal site meets accessibility, privacy, and regulatory guidelines. It provides clear paths to compliance, enhancing user engagement and keeping your site up-to-date with essential standards.
5. Why should I choose Magnetic Point for Drupal Audits?
We offer thorough Drupal Audits conducted by Acquia Certified Consultants. Our expertise ensures accurate, actionable recommendations, helping you improve your site's performance, security, and compliance with modern digital standards.
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