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01checklistIT Ownership Control ChecklistVerify ownership of critical IT assets including domains, DNS, email, cloud accounts, and billing to prevent lock-out.Verified · VS-RES-CL-00102checklistPrivileged Accounts Inventory ChecklistIdentify and catalog all accounts with administrative access to prevent shadow IT and unauthorized access.Verified · VS-RES-CL-00203checklistMFA Rollout ChecklistStep-by-step guide to deploying Multi-Factor Authentication across your organization, including exception handling.Verified · VS-RES-CL-00304checklistOffboarding Checklist (Employee + Vendor)Ensure secure revocation of access when employees or vendors leave, preventing data leaks.Verified · VS-RES-CL-00405checklistWho Can Reset Passwords? Control ChecklistAudit and restrict who has the power to reset credentials to minimize social engineering risks.Verified · VS-RES-CL-00506checklistPatch Cadence ChecklistEstablish a routine schedule for patching workstations, servers, and network gear.Verified · VS-RES-CL-00607checklistBackup Hygiene ChecklistVerify your backup strategy adheres to the 3-2-1 rule and includes regular restore testing.Verified · VS-RES-CL-00708checklistEndpoint Baseline ChecklistStandard security configuration for laptops and workstations (encryption, antivirus, firewall).Verified · VS-RES-CL-00809checklistEmail Security ChecklistConfigure SPF, DKIM, and DMARC to prevent spoofing and improve deliverability.Verified · VS-RES-CL-00910checklistLogging & Alerting Readiness ChecklistEnsure you are capturing the right logs to detect and investigate incidents.Verified · VS-RES-CL-01011checklistTop 10 Failure Modes Readiness ChecklistPrepare for the most common IT failures (disk full, expired certs, etc.).Verified · VS-RES-CL-01112checklistISP Redundancy ChecklistVerify failover configurations for internet connectivity.Verified · VS-RES-CL-012
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