Primary Critical Areas of Analysis
Currency Level – Age hardware, operating systems, databases, and firewalls; warranty and service provider info for all software/equipment
Security – Type of firewall, anti-virus, anti-spam, anti-malware and intrusion detection applications in use; document handling, terminal servers, password protections and email security settings
Disaster Preparedness – Frequency and method of data backup on workstations, laptops and servers; documented disaster preparedness and data recovery plans
Network Stability and Reliability – Type of network configuration and growth potential; warranty management, routine maintenance, and remote access to network
Internet – Internet Service Provider, speed, bandwidth and connectivity; email hosting and storage, wireless connections and internet usage policies
Configuration Simplicity and Usability – Data center(s) utilization, server room setup, equipment labeling and ease of system use; help desk resources, network configuration and notification/resolution of tickets
Compliance and Documentation – Lease compliance, auditing, retention, and policy documentation
Ongoing Maintenance – Current maintenance schedule, service providers, and uptime policies
IT Budget and Planning – IT spending and cost review, strategy and expansion planning
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How You Benefit
- Increase productivity due to reduced downtime
- Reduce/eliminate the risk of sensitive information being stolen
- Preventative maintenance allows you to stay ahead of potential problems
- Reduce your IT costs
- Stay compliant
- Reduce/eliminate the risk of viruses, spam, malware, etc
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