IT Audits: Do-it-Yourself IT Audits for Small Businesses
Nov 1st, 2007 | By Joshua Feinberg | Category: IT AuditsSmall business owners and managers very often put off unpleasant tasks like IT audits in order to face everyday challenges. No one wants to sit and think about what might happen in case of a fire, flood, hurricane, tornado or some other disaster.
Every small business has to think about what they can do in the case of natural disasters, and a way to prepare for them – even those disasters that involve a disgruntled employee or a competitor deciding to sabotage a company – is IT audits.
When Do Data Disasters Strike?
Data disasters happen typically very unexpectedly, and IT audits are a way to take stock of assets to make sure there is some preparation. Small businesses that have no in-house technical support typically are the most vulnerable to big risks.
40 Questions for IT Audits
Joshua Feinberg presents a list of 40 questions that can help small businesses gauge their potential issues surrounding data security, workstations, networks, data backup, organizational ideas, utility power and computer viruses. These questions can be asked as part of IT audits with trained computer consultants.
Submitted By: Joshua Feinberg
