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The Following Components Will Be Audited:

File Servers	Backup System	Network	PCs &, Laptops	Company Growth

File Servers

• What version of the operating system is installed?
• Do any security patches need to be installed? (Note: security patches should not be installed haphazardly; not all patches are safe to install)
• Are there any error messages or error lights on to indicate a failure, pre-failure warning, or disconnection?
• Are there any suspicious or unexpected entries in the system logs?
• Is there sufficient storage space?
• Is the storage redundancy system working correctly?
• Does the hard drive need to be defragmented?
• Does the server have adequate memory and CPU power for its current load?
• Is up-to-date anti-virus software installed and working properly?
• Was there a recent virus scan performed?
• Is the server adequately protected by an uninterruptible power supply?
• Are there any inactive user accounts?
• Is the password configuration in alignment with security policies?
• What is the current up-time of the server?

Backup System

• Are all necessary files being backed up?
• What is the frequency of backups?
• Are multiple tapes being used?
• Is a tape maintained off site for disaster recovery purposes?
• Is the tape drive being cleaned on a regular basis?
• Is the system set to verify that backups are completed without errors?
• Is there a schedule for performing a system restore?

Network Infrastructure and Configuration

• What type of network is in place?
• What type of switch is being used?
• How may ports total?
• How many ports used and unused?
• Is the topology expandable and able to handle a load increase?
• Is there a hub being used? Why or why not?
• Is there an active firewall in place?
• What type?
• Is the firmware up to date?
• Are there multiple layers of security?
• If so, what are the layers?
• What type of internet connection is in place?
• Who is the ISP?
• What is the speed and configuration?
• What type of router is being used?
• What type of wiring is being used?
• Is the wiring neat and clean?
• Are racks being used?
• Is there a WAN in place?
• What type?
• Is there a VPN in place?
• What type?
• Are wireless components being used?
• What types?
• What is the configuration?
• Is it secure?
• What are the IP Assignments?
• Is DHCP or Static IP’s being used?
• What is the naming scheme?
• Are print servers being used?
• Are all shared printers attached to a print server?
• Is Terminal Server being used?
• Is Content Management being used?
• Is the subscription being updated?
• Is the e-mail storage system internal or external?
• What is the admin username and password?
• What is the password for the network administrator?
  

Workstations, Laptops, & PDAs

• How many workstations are on site?
• Are they properly configured?
• Is the Disk Clean Up Tool scheduled to run regularly to clean up temporary Internet files,
• Is antivirus protection also occurring at the workstation level?
• Is the user able to disable the antivirus software on his/her machine?
• Is there spyware detection and removal software installed and being run weekly?
• Is there an AUP (acceptable usage policy) in place?
• Is there content filtering software installed?
• Are there any remote workers or traveling employees using a laptop?
• Are those laptops scanned for viruses and spyware before connecting to the network?

Company Growth and Expansion

• Does the customer foresee adding any new hardware or software in the next three to six months?
• Does the customer plan on opening any remote offices or new locations within the next three to six months?
• Does the customer have plans to upgrade or install any key applications?
• Does the customer see any significant increase or decrease in their business in the next two years?
• Are there any ongoing problems the client is experiencing?
• Are there any manual processes the client would like to automate?