Does your organisation pass our "FIT"ness IS / IT Check ?
Introduction
These twelve questions should provide you with a quick self test on your IS / IT operations. If you are not directly responsible for this area of work, then pass it on to your colleague who is and ask them to complete and return it to you – it could make the all the difference to the “health” of your organisation.
1
Are you confident your systems and data used are protected from unauthorised disclosure / use and from external threats e.g. computer viruses?
Y
N
2
Are all security related incidents / issues addressed satisfactory and are senior management aware of any significant outcomes?
Y
N
3
Are you abiding by the Data Protection legislation and other relevant IT law e.g. copyright?
Y
N
4
Are copies / backups of you systems, and data, taken regularly and held securely and that they have been sufficiently tested should they be required?
Y
N
5
Are you confident that the approach being adopted for implementing systems are sound and based on recognised good practice?
Y
N
6
Are any changes or upgrades, tested sufficiently to ensure systems and data does not become unavailable after changes are applied?
Y
N
7
Is system and user documentation available to support the systems you use?
Y
N
8
Are changes or problems to systems managed appropriately with records maintained and approvals by managers?
Y
N
9
Are your IS / IT operations completed in line with recognised good practice and relevant codes of practice?
Y
N
10
Have you planned for any unexpected unavailability of your IT systems or services?
Y
N
11
Is remote access or support from third party suppliers putting at risk your business systems or data?
Y
N
12
Are relevant contracts / agreements in place for applications and IS / IT services in use?
Y
N
What FIT Business Solutions can do for you
If you have answered "NO" to any of the above your crucial business IS / IT operations and the information / data processed maybe at risk.
We can help you overcome some of those risks.
For a no obligation chat to discuss ways that you can ensure your use of IT is in perfect working order: Contact FIT Business Solutions.