Step-by-step process to evaluate and improve your organization's cybersecurity posture
TechnologyInitial cybersecurity assessment planning
Due: Nov 26, 2025 (in 0 days)
Define audit scope and objectives
Due: Nov 28, 2025 (in 2 days)
Create inventory of IT assets
Due: Dec 01, 2025 (in 5 days)
Review current security policies
Due: Dec 04, 2025 (in 8 days)
Identify regulatory compliance requirements
Due: Dec 07, 2025 (in 11 days)
Conduct vulnerability scanning
Due: Dec 10, 2025 (in 14 days)
Perform network security assessment
Due: Dec 13, 2025 (in 17 days)
Evaluate access control systems
Due: Dec 16, 2025 (in 20 days)
Review password policies and practices
Due: Dec 19, 2025 (in 23 days)
Assess data backup procedures
Due: Dec 22, 2025 (in 26 days)
Review incident response plan
Due: Dec 25, 2025 (in 29 days)
Evaluate employee security awareness
Due: Dec 28, 2025 (in 32 days)
Check physical security controls
Due: Dec 31, 2025 (in 35 days)
Compile audit findings
Due: Jan 03, 2026 (in 38 days)
Prioritize security issues
Due: Jan 06, 2026 (in 41 days)
Create remediation action plan
Due: Jan 10, 2026 (in 45 days)
Present findings to stakeholders
Due: Jan 15, 2026 (in 50 days)
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