IT Auditing

At Niagara IT Solutions, we provide comprehensive IT auditing services tailored to help small businesses optimize their technology, enhance security, and reduce costs. Our Infrastructure & Hardware Audit assesses servers, network devices, and cloud infrastructure to ensure seamless performance. With our Software & Application Audit, we evaluate licensing compliance, outdated software, and patch management to minimize vulnerabilities. We also offer a Data Backup & Disaster Recovery Audit, ensuring that businesses have robust backup strategies and recovery plans in place. Our IT Policy & Governance Audit reviews user access controls, IT documentation, and cybersecurity training to enhance compliance and security posture. Additionally, we conduct a Cloud Security & Usage Audit to analyze cloud storage, security configurations, and cost optimization opportunities. Through our IT Risk Assessment, we identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to enhance business continuity. Our Endpoint Security Audit ensures that all connected devices are protected, including a thorough review of antivirus and endpoint protection measures. Lastly, our IT Cost Optimization Audit helps businesses reduce unnecessary IT expenses while aligning technology investments with business goals. At Niagara IT Solutions, we empower small businesses with proactive IT auditing, helping them stay secure, compliant, and efficient in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Software & Application Audit

• Licensing compliance

• Outdated or vulnerable software detection

• Patch management and software update assessment

Data Backup & Disaster Recovery Audit

• Backup strategy assessment

• Disaster recovery plan evaluation

• RPO (Recovery Point Objective) and RTO (Recovery Time Objective) analysis

Infrastructure & Hardware Audit

• Server performance evaluation

• Network hardware (routers, switches) assessment

• Cloud infrastructure review (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

IT Policy & Governance Audit

• User access controls and permissions review

• IT documentation and policy evaluation

• Employee cybersecurity training effectiveness

Endpoint Security Audit

• Review of all connected devices (laptops, mobile devices, IoT)

• Mobile Device Management (MDM) policies assessment

• Antivirus and endpoint protection evaluation

Cloud Security & Usage Audit

IT Risk Assessment

• Cloud storage access review

• Cloud security configurations and best practices

• Cost optimization for cloud services

• Identification of potential IT risks

• Risk mitigation strategies

• Business continuity planning

IT Cost Optimization Audit

• Review of IT expenses vs. business needs

• Recommendations for cost savings on software, hardware, and cloud services