Ten practical checks for Houston business owners and office managers. Mark each item ready, needs review, or unsure. Use your notes to guide an IT conversation; this checklist is not a security or compliance audit.
List your business-critical applications, devices and service providers. Assign a person who owns each relationship and renewal.
Ready / Needs review / Unsure
Check who can access email, files and key applications. Remove accounts that no longer need access, especially for former staff.
Ready / Needs review / Unsure
Identify where multi-factor authentication is enabled and where it is missing. Give administrator accounts extra attention.
Ready / Needs review / Unsure
Confirm who keeps computers, servers, firewalls and business applications updated. Note systems that no longer receive updates.
Ready / Needs review / Unsure
List the information your business depends on and verify that backups cover it. Know who can restore it.
Ready / Needs review / Unsure
Ask when a backup was last restored successfully. Record what was tested and who will coordinate recovery during an interruption.
Ready / Needs review / Unsure
Note Wi-Fi dead zones, unreliable connections and slow applications. Include offices, clinics, warehouses and production areas.
Ready / Needs review / Unsure
Review who holds keys or access credentials. Confirm camera access is limited to appropriate people and retained recordings match your needs.
Ready / Needs review / Unsure
Keep support contacts and an escalation path accessible. Confirm office hours and any separately agreed emergency coverage.
Ready / Needs review / Unsure
Write down upcoming hires, moves, equipment changes and new locations. Review how each could affect capacity, security and budget.
Ready / Needs review / Unsure