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IT Risk Scorecard
How resilient is your IT environment?
Complete this quick self-assessment to identify possible gaps across network visibility, access control, exposed systems, backup readiness, security monitoring and operational continuity.
5 min Quick to complete
6 areas Practical IT review
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Complete the scorecard
Select the answer that best describes your current IT, network and security environment.
Network Visibility
How clearly can your team see what is connected, what is slowing down and where risk may be forming?
We have visibility of key devices, users and systems connected to our network.
Recurring network performance issues are monitored and investigated.
Network changes, devices and access points are documented and reviewed.
Access Control
How well are users, permissions, remote access and offboarding controlled?
User permissions are reviewed when people join, move roles or leave the business.
Multi-factor authentication is used for important systems and cloud platforms.
Remote access is controlled, monitored and limited to approved users.
Exposed Systems
How well are public-facing systems, remote access points and connected infrastructure managed?
Public-facing systems and remote access points are reviewed regularly.
Critical software, devices and services are patched or updated when needed.
We know which systems are exposed to the internet and who owns them.
Backup and Recovery
How confident are you that your business could recover if systems or data became unavailable?
Important business data and systems are backed up on a regular schedule.
Backups are tested or checked to confirm they can be restored.
We know which systems must be restored first if operations are disrupted.
Security Monitoring
How actively are alerts, vulnerabilities and suspicious activity reviewed?
Security alerts are reviewed by someone responsible for actioning them.
Endpoint, cloud and network security risks are monitored consistently.
We have a clear process for responding when suspicious activity is detected.
Operational Continuity
How well can operations keep moving when IT, network or security issues arise?
We understand how IT issues could affect operations, service delivery or productivity.
Critical systems have clear support and escalation paths.
IT, network and security planning are connected to business continuity needs.
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Once all 18 questions have been answered, your score, percentage and risk level will appear here before you complete the form.
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