Server Audit

Comprehensive Server Audit Overview

Our Server Audit covers all critical aspects of your dealership’s server environment, from hardware evaluations to disaster recovery plans. We will perform a thorough assessment to highlight vulnerabilities and inefficiencies.

Key Benefits of Our Server Audit:

• Security Assessment: Identify server vulnerabilities that could expose your data.
• Optimization: Maximize server performance to facilitate smooth dealership operations.
• GLBA Compliance Assistance: Address regulatory requirements to avoid costly penalties.
• Disaster Recovery Preparedness: Assess whether your server infrastructure is resilient against failures or disasters.

Detailed Breakdown of the Server Audit Process

1. Server Hardware Evaluation

   We start with a full inventory of your physical and virtual servers, assessing whether your hardware is capable of handling current and future workloads. We evaluate:

   • Server Specifications: Reviewing CPU, RAM, and storage to assess performance suitability.
   • Warranty and Support Contracts: Ensuring you have the right service contracts in place to minimize downtime.

2. Server Operating System Review

   Your operating systems must be up to date to protect against vulnerabilities and maintain performance. We evaluate:

   • Operating System Review: A detailed look at your server’s OS configurations (e.g., Windows Server, Linux).
   • Patch Management: Review your patching and update practices to assess that security gaps are addressed.
   • Performance Assessment: Checking for any performance degradation due to outdated systems or inefficient configurations.

3. Virtualization Analysis

   Virtualization is key to server efficiency, but poor management can lead to security risks. We assess:

   • Virtualization Technology: Evaluation of your virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V) to assess whether they meet your operational needs.
   • VM Configuration: Reviewing your virtual machine setups to optimize resource allocation.
   • VM Management: Analyzing the efficiency of your virtual machine management processes.

4. Server Storage Evaluation

   We assess your server storage systems, ensuring they are optimized for your dealership’s growing data needs. This includes:

   • Storage Architecture Review: Evaluation of storage types (SAN, NAS, local storage).
   • Capacity and Redundancy: Ensuring your storage solutions are scalable, high-performing, and redundant.

5. Backup and Recovery

   Backup solutions are only as good as their ability to recover your data. We review:

   • Backup Solutions and Policies: Examining your backup schedules and retention policies.
   • Recovery Testing: Evaluating whether your recovery processes are effective and reliable in case of a failure.

6. Server Security

   Server security is critical to safeguarding your dealership’s sensitive data. We perform:

   • Security Configuration Audit: A detailed audit of your firewall, antivirus, and intrusion detection systems.
   • Access Controls and Permissions: Reviewing whether your access control policies are properly implemented and enforced.
   • Server Security Policies: Evaluating your security policies and procedures for compliance with industry standards.

Audit Deliverables

At the conclusion of our audit, you’ll receive a comprehensive report with findings, including:

• A detailed analysis of your server’s hardware and software.
• Actionable recommendations for performance optimization and risk mitigation.
• A review of your backup and recovery solutions to improve disaster preparedness.
• Assistance with GLBA compliance.

Choose Your Server Audit

Full Server Audit: A comprehensive 2-day, on-site evaluation of your entire server infrastructure. This audit covers hardware, virtualization, security, and disaster recovery readiness.

Remote Documentation Review: A paper-based review of your server documentation, providing insights into your server configurations, backup policies, and security practices without an on-site visit.