Step-by-step process to evaluate and improve your organization's cybersecurity posture
TechnologyInitial cybersecurity assessment planning
Due: Jan 19, 2026 (in 0 days)
Define audit scope and objectives
Due: Jan 21, 2026 (in 2 days)
Create inventory of IT assets
Due: Jan 24, 2026 (in 5 days)
Review current security policies
Due: Jan 27, 2026 (in 8 days)
Identify regulatory compliance requirements
Due: Jan 30, 2026 (in 11 days)
Conduct vulnerability scanning
Due: Feb 02, 2026 (in 14 days)
Perform network security assessment
Due: Feb 05, 2026 (in 17 days)
Evaluate access control systems
Due: Feb 08, 2026 (in 20 days)
Review password policies and practices
Due: Feb 11, 2026 (in 23 days)
Assess data backup procedures
Due: Feb 14, 2026 (in 26 days)
Review incident response plan
Due: Feb 17, 2026 (in 29 days)
Evaluate employee security awareness
Due: Feb 20, 2026 (in 32 days)
Check physical security controls
Due: Feb 23, 2026 (in 35 days)
Compile audit findings
Due: Feb 26, 2026 (in 38 days)
Prioritize security issues
Due: Mar 01, 2026 (in 41 days)
Create remediation action plan
Due: Mar 05, 2026 (in 45 days)
Present findings to stakeholders
Due: Mar 10, 2026 (in 50 days)
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