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IT Audit - When to know when you need one.
Find out if your IT infrastructure is sufficient and setup correctly.
Striatum Development Studio IT Audit
What is a IT Audit?
An information technology audit, or information systems audit, is an examination of the management controls within an Information technology (IT) infrastructure. The evaluation of obtained evidence determines if the information systems are safeguarding assets, maintaining data integrity, and operating effectively to achieve the organization's goals or objectives - Wikipedia
The size and complexity of the site will determine the hours or days spend in performing the IT Audit. A detailed or basic overview report will be submitted to the client, depending on the type of enquiry.
The IT Audit Checklist covers the following areas:
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Server and attached devices
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Workstations and attached devices
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Routers and switches
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Network and Cabling
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Firewall
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Power backup
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Backup system and antivirus
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Software Licensing
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Other devices ex. Network Printer/Scanner/Fax
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Internet Service Provider
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Internet and connectivity
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Email and setup
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Website and Domain
The purpose of an IT Audit
Purposes of an IT audit are to evaluate the system's internal control design and effectiveness. This includes, but is not limited to, efficiency and security protocols, development processes, and IT governance or oversight. - Wikipedia
In short, an IT Audit reveals your hardware and software and systems of your company and determine if it is optimum and running as expected. We will provide you with best practice procedures and on how to implement them in you system.
What you should ask youself ???
Do you know the state of you IT environment ?
Do you know what hardware and software is installed and what the state of it is ?
Do you know if any hardware or software need updating ?
Do you know the end of life cycle of your operating system or 3rd party software ?
Do you know if your antivirus is up to date ?
Are your backup up to date and will it work when you need it ?
If any of your answers were NO on the above question an IT Audit is a must.
Something about Risk Management
Risk management is the identification, assessment, and prioritization of risks followed by coordinated and economical application of resources to minimize, monitor, and control the probability and/or impact of unfortunate events or to maximize the realization of opportunities - Wikipedia.
The biggest risk - DATA
The biggest risk related to the IT environment is most probably your data. The most common problem adding to this risk is the backup and virus factor. Most client never had backups or had systems in place but does not check it. Anti-Virus programs is non existent or out of date. Striatum Development Studio will assist you to get this systems in place and maintain it.
