{"id":28602,"date":"2020-02-11T17:18:47","date_gmt":"2020-02-11T22:18:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/?p=28602"},"modified":"2021-12-15T00:17:15","modified_gmt":"2021-12-15T05:17:15","slug":"five-keys-to-a-successful-it-assessment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/five-keys-to-a-successful-it-assessment\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Keys to a Successful IT Assessment"},"content":{"rendered":"

Change is overwhelming, especially when considering integrating new technology. Make it easier with these five steps to follow before an IT assessment.<\/h2>\n
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Part of a series.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Has your organization recently undergone a merger or acquisition? Do you have new leadership? Are you concerned there may be gaps in coverage? If so, it could be the right time to engage in an IT assessment.<\/p>\n

While IT assessments are now more commonplace, with numerous companies pitching you daily for your business, you need to keep several essential things in mind to ensure your engagement succeeds. In this blog post, I\u2019ll look at five of the most important factors.<\/p>\n

1. Consider Your IT\u2019s Current State<\/h2>\n

Before you consider an assessment, you need metrics in place to measure your network\u2019s current and future states. For example, knowing where your organization stands in securing its networks is vitally important for leadership to understand. But, it\u2019s equally important to know where the organization wants to be and how to get there.<\/strong> How does your organization compare to others in the industry? Is your organization willing to take a higher risk application security to invest more heavily in network vulnerability?<\/p>\n

2. Set Clear Goals<\/h2>\n

Help the assessor understand your goals as a leader or as an organization so they can focus the assessment on your priorities.<\/strong> Some goals might include:<\/p>\n