An Information Technology (IT) Network Evaluation is a professional document INSI provides to potential clients to help determine the strengths and weaknesses of their network health from an IT network support and cybersecurity perspective. We provide both complimentary and paid evaluations.
What Does INSI’s Complimentary Professional IT Network Evaluation Cover?
Our complimentary professional IT network evaluation is a basic health check of your network environment. It helps our engineers understand network and cybersecurity health, the role IT plays in achieving your company goals, and outstanding issues that need to be addressed immediately.
Below is a list of items INSI reviews on an IT Site Survey:
- Backups – Ensure your backups are working correctly in case of system failure or ransomware attacks.
- Updates & Patches – Ensure updates and patches are performed on both applications and operating systems to prevent hacking attempts.
- Cable Checks – Check cabling and fiber to ensure it is not degraded and functioning correctly for reliable Internet connections.
- Errors – Review the logs and check the hardware for potential failure.
- Network Utilization – Check devices for network utilization or any network communication errors.
- User Accounts – Ensure employees who have left the company have been deleted and verify all administrative access on the network is correct.
- Disk Usage – Check drive space and recommend changes.
- System Security – Ensure your security settings and configuration are valid and working.
- Expiration – Verify that expiration on hardware warranties, DNS name registration, and vendor software agreements are accurate.
- Password Policy – Verify password complexity and expiration is enabled on accounts.
- IT Projects – Meet with stakeholders to understand their IT strategic goals and how to meet those objectives.
Who Needs a Professional Network Evaluation?
A professional network evaluation is ideal for a company that wants to know the health of their system and how to make it more secure and efficient. Typically, the company requesting the evaluation has concerns over the previous/current IT support or Managed Service Providers’ care of their network. This is usually sparked by neglect or a cyber issue that could have been avoided.
The client will need network credentials to log us in and watch while we evaluation the network. However, it is optional for the client to watch us evaluation as it is at the sole discretion of the company.
When Do I Need a Paid Network Evaluation?
A paid network evaluation is necessary if the client wants us to dig deeper than the basic evaluation. A great example is a deep cybersecurity review or testing.
About INSI: The Best MSP in Atlanta!
Innovative Network Systems, Inc. has a unique approach to integrating IT support and cybersecurity. Our month-to-month programs range from basic support to proactive support, managed support, and customized support. Each program is tailored to the client’s needs and internal IT strengths.
For more information about cybersecurity dangers and the preventative measures for your company, connect with the top MSP in Atlanta; Contact INSI: 770-387-2424, option 2 or click the link below. In addition, we offer 16 different cybersecurity programs to protect you and your data.
About the Author
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