The halfway point of the year is the perfect time to take stock of your organization’s cybersecurity and IT performance. A mid-year IT audit helps uncover hidden vulnerabilities, identify outdated systems, and realign your strategy with your goals for the second half of the year.
Start by reviewing your infrastructure. Are your servers, switches, firewalls, and endpoint devices up to date? Check firmware versions, patch levels, and license expirations. Aging infrastructure can become a serious security and performance liability.
Next, assess your cybersecurity controls. Are you using MFA? Are antivirus programs current across all endpoints? Is your firewall detecting and blocking threats as expected? Check backup logs to ensure data is being copied regularly and that restore tests are successful.
Audit your cloud environments and virtual machines. Look for unused resources that may be draining your budget. Confirm access control settings, encryption status, and audit logs. Ensure your virtual environments are still aligned with compliance regulations for your industry.
Evaluate employee training. When was your last phishing simulation? Are your employees prepared to identify and report threats? Refresh security training materials and create a plan for ongoing education.
Lastly, review your incident response plan. Has your team practiced recovery procedures? Are your contacts up to date? A solid plan should cover everything from a minor disruption to a full-scale breach.
An IT audit doesn’t just uncover weaknesses—it builds confidence in your systems. With proactive attention now, your business will be better protected for whatever lies ahead.
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