Do you need an IT Assessment?
You can answer that question by answering these 2 questions…
- Is your company’s IT firing on all cylinders and supporting your business goals?
- Does your company have an IT Roadmap?
If you have doubt, then an IT Assessment might be a benefit to your company. Note: Your business objectives should drive your IT Goals.
How can organizations determine if they are making the wisest IT decisions? What trends are on the rise and should they be added to the IT Road map?
It can be extremely beneficial to get a third-party expert opinion. An effective IT assessment can identify the weaknesses, strengths, and suggest methods to boost productivity that turns into profitability.
How is an IT Assessment Completed?
The Assessor would typically request access to your company’s networks, facilities, and any other information relevant to the assessment. A few of the important areas examined during the Assessment are…
- IT Data Security
- Physical Security
- Device and Technology Management
- Network Design
- Server Infrastructure
- Policies and Procedures
- Access Control
An IT Assessment should not stop there. Many companies work with third-parties. There are inherited risks to working with third-party partners and vendors. It is very important that companies consider how their data exists within those vendor\partner systems.
An IT Assessment can help companies identify weaknesses so that they can remediate them. Strengthening the IT environment and developing a comprehensive road map with help boost productivity, and increase profits.