Network Security Audit Roadmap
Just as an internal auditor performs an objective and independent financial evaluation of your business operations, a Network Security Audit Roadmap is just as important as it provides a similar evaluation of your network infrastructure. With so many government entities & companies, big and small, being hit by ransomware, don’t risk it. A Roadmap would entail:
PERFORM PHYSICAL CHECK OF NETWORK AND END USER EQUIPMENT
Out of warranty and no longer supported
Inspect hardware for performance
Servers
Desktops/laptops
Firewalls, routers, switches
Backup/APC power management
Printers
Internet/WiFi
PERFORM VULNERABILITY SCAN
Check for outdated passwords, systems without, weak passwords
Remote user accessibility and security
Check WIFI settings
Perform network speed test
PERFORM USER ACCESS REVIEW
File sharing and folder permission
Review user account access and activations
Identify inactive users and old user accounts