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IT Strategy Checklist
Infrastructure Planning
Assess current hardware and software inventory
Evaluate network architecture and connectivity
Plan for scalability and future growth
Establish a standardization policy for equipment and software
Develop a disaster recovery and business continuity plan
Security and Compliance
Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) across all systems
Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards
Develop and enforce an access control policy
Establish a patch management and update schedule
Data Management
Create a data backup and recovery plan
Implement data encryption both in transit and at rest
Develop a data classification and handling policy
Ensure proper data retention and disposal processes
Monitor and manage data storage capacities
User Support and Training
Establish a helpdesk or support ticketing system
Develop and distribute user training materials
Conduct regular training sessions on new systems and updates
Implement a feedback loop for continuous improvement
Monitor and analyze support ticket trends for proactive measures
Vendor and Contract Management
Maintain a current list of all IT vendors and contracts
Evaluate vendor performance regularly
Negotiate service level agreements (SLAs) with vendors
Ensure vendor compliance with organizational policies
Document and manage vendor-related risks
