IT Audit Prioritization and Tracking Template

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Effectively manage and prioritize your IT audits with our template designed for the rapidly evolving IT landscape. Using the Quadrants method, this template helps you focus on urgent audits while delegating less critical ones, ensuring that the most important systems are audited first.

By prioritizing audits, you can enhance system reliability and security. This template provides a structured approach to identify and address critical IT issues, improving overall system performance and safeguarding your organization's IT infrastructure.

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Proposed Tasks

Critical & Urgent

  • Audit of Network Security - due in 1 day
    ☐ Check firewall configurations ☐ Review access control lists ☐ Inspect intrusion detection systems
  • Audit of Remote Access - due in 3 days
    ☐ Review remote access policies ☐ Check VPN security settings
  • Review User Access Controls - due in 1 week
    ☐ Check user privileges ☐ Review password policies
  • Review Change Management Process - due in 1 week
    ☐ Check change approval process ☐ Review change logs
  • Evaluate Security Training Program - due in 2 weeks
    ☐ Review training materials ☐ Check employee understanding

Critical & Not Urgent

  • Review Backup and Recovery Plans - due in 1 week
    ☐ Verify backup schedules ☐ Test disaster recovery plan
  • Audit of Data Encryption - due in 2 weeks
    ☐ Check encryption protocols ☐ Review key management
  • Review Vendor Security Assessments - due in 2 weeks
    ☐ Check vendor security certifications ☐ Review vendor compliance reports
  • Evaluate Data Loss Prevention Measures - due in 2 weeks
    ☐ Review DLP policies ☐ Check DLP system configurations
  • Evaluate IT Risk Assessment Process - due in 1 month
    ☐ Review risk assessment procedures ☐ Check risk treatment plans
  • Evaluate Business Continuity Plan - due in 1 month
    ☐ Review BCP procedures ☐ Test BCP effectiveness

Not Critical & Urgent

  • Evaluate Physical Security Measures - due in 2 days
    ☐ Check server room access ☐ Inspect CCTV and alarm systems
  • Evaluate Incident Response Plan - due in 3 days
    ☐ Review incident response procedures ☐ Check incident reporting mechanisms
  • Review Incident Logs - due in 1 week
    ☐ Check log management policies ☐ Review incident logs
  • Audit of Mobile Device Security - due in 1 week
    ☐ Review mobile device policies ☐ Check MDM configurations
  • Audit of IT Asset Management - due in 3 weeks
    ☐ Check asset tracking procedures ☐ Review asset disposal policies

Not Critical & Not Urgent

  • Audit of Email Systems - due in 3 weeks
    ☐ Review spam filters ☐ Check email encryption
  • Audit of Wireless Networks - due in 1 month
    ☐ Check wireless security settings ☐ Review access points
  • Audit of Cloud Security - due in 2 months
    ☐ Review cloud security policies ☐ Check cloud access controls
  • Audit of Application Security - due in 2 months
    ☐ Check code review procedures ☐ Review application security settings