Network Assessment Checklist

This task is the starting point of the network assessment process. It involves identifying the different networks within the organization. The goal is to gain an overview of the network infrastructure and understand the scope of the assessment.

This task involves documenting the network hardware used in the identified networks. The goal is to create an inventory of the hardware components and their configurations for future reference.

This task involves documenting the network software used in the identified networks. The goal is to create an inventory of the software applications and their versions for future reference.

This task involves measuring the performance of the identified networks. The goal is to assess the network's speed, bandwidth, latency, and reliability. This assessment helps identify areas of improvement and optimize network performance.

This task involves documenting the web services running on the identified networks. The goal is to create an inventory of the services, their URLs, and associated protocols for future reference and security audits.

This task involves collecting data about the network security controls implemented in the identified networks. The goal is to assess the effectiveness of the controls and identify any gaps or vulnerabilities in network security.

This task involves documenting the network policies implemented in the identified networks. The goal is to create a repository of the policies for reference and compliance purposes. The policies can include security policies, usage policies, and access control policies.

This task involves collecting data about the network throughput in the identified networks. The goal is to measure the amount of data that can be transmitted over the network within a given time frame and identify any performance bottlenecks.

This task involves analyzing the network error logs collected from the identified networks. The goal is to identify any errors, warnings, or abnormalities in the network performance and troubleshoot the issues to ensure optimal network operation.

This task involves identifying the network bottlenecks in the identified networks. The goal is to pinpoint the areas where the network performance is degraded or congested and take measures to alleviate the bottlenecks.

This task involves identifying potential network upgrades for the identified networks. The goal is to assess the current network infrastructure and determine if any upgrades, such as equipment replacement or bandwidth expansion, are necessary to meet the organization's evolving needs.

This task involves drafting a network upgrade proposal based on the identified network upgrades. The goal is to outline the scope, cost, timeline, and expected benefits of the proposed upgrades for review and approval.

This task involves documenting the network traffic patterns in the identified networks. The goal is to understand the flow and volume of network traffic to optimize network performance, identify potential security risks, and plan for capacity scaling.

This task involves recommending network changes based on the findings from the network assessment. The goal is to propose improvements, optimizations, or adjustments to the network infrastructure, configurations, or policies to enhance network performance, security, and reliability.

This task involves preparing the final network assessment report based on the findings, analysis, and recommendations from the previous tasks. The report should provide a comprehensive overview of the network assessment, including the identified networks, their hardware and software components, performance measurements, security controls, policies, and recommended changes.