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Security Audit Checklist
Evaluate your facility's physical access, network defenses, surveillance coverage, policies, and compliance posture — and get a prioritized action plan.
Facility Security Scorecard
Score each control 0–3 across five weighted categories to generate your security report.
Exterior Door Locks
All exterior doors have electronic access control or commercial-grade locks
Server Room Access
Server / telecom rooms restricted to authorized personnel with audit logging
Visitor Management
Sign-in system, badges, and escort policy for all visitors
Key Management
Master key inventory, re-keying schedule, and lost-key procedures documented
After-Hours Alarm
Intrusion detection system with 24/7 monitoring and documented response plan
Score all 22 items to generate your report
Security Best Practices
Strengthen your security posture with these proven strategies.
Defense in Depth
Layer physical, network, and policy controls so no single failure compromises overall security.
Audit Quarterly
Run this checklist every 90 days. Security posture degrades as staff and equipment change.
Document Everything
Policies are only effective if written, distributed, and acknowledged by all employees.
Test Your IR Plan
Tabletop exercises annually and a full simulation every 2 years reveal gaps before incidents do.
Segment Your Network
VLANs and firewall zones contain lateral movement. IoT and guest traffic must be isolated.
Match Framework Requirements
Map each control to your compliance framework (HIPAA, PCI, SOC 2) for audit readiness.
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