System Audits
System audits make IT systems productive
Organisations nowadays have a diverse and growing technology infrastructure. Often systems will grow on an ad-hoc basis e.g. new wireless devices added, a database application created for a department, a remote employee requiring VPN connection to company network.
Over time, this can adversely affect system performance and therefore, reduce the effectiveness of your business. Also, potential security holes could be created unknowingly. Furthermore, business resources could be, potentially being misused by employees for file sharing, computer gaming, excessive web surfing etc.
What system audits involves
This is where the benefits of a full systems audit can reap dividends for your business. An IT audit is the process of collecting and evaluating evidence of an organization's information systems, practices, and operations. Obtained evidence evaluation can ensure whether the organization's information systems safeguard assets, maintains data integrity, and is operating effectively and efficiently to achieve the organization's goals or objectives
An audit would typically involve:-
- Examining the systems at a high and low level
- Uncovering potential security risks
- Highlight security breaches found
- Discuss adherence to regulatory/legal or corporate requirements
- Determine suitability of current safeguards
- Recommend appropriate improvements
- Reviewing data and privacy safeguards
- Determine if there are any bottlenecks
- Email, anti-virus and data backup reviews
At the end of the review we will present a comprehensive report of our findings, together with recommendations for actions that may be taken to remedy any vulnerabilities discovered during the review. This would form an ideal basis for MailSure to assist your business to rectify any shortcomings found and also make improvements for future growth.
Proactive and reactive system audits
If you have experienced a security breach or a complete system failure, a system audit can be an essential tool to assist with taking remedial action and discovering the extent and severity of problems found.
A regular proactive system audit can highlight any problems before they become serious, ensure systems are running smoothly and maximising gains from your IT assets.
Make MailSure your preferred IT services provider to help keep your systems running at their peak.