Year-End IT Readiness Checklist

As 2015 ends, take time to ensure your business IT environment is stable, secure, and ready for the new year. This checklist is designed for small businesses seeking to wrap up the year with confidence and clarity.

General Readiness

• Document your IT systems, software licenses, and user accounts
• Verify all key backups are recent and restorable
• Test remote access and VPN setups used by staff

Security & Updates

• Run updates on all servers, desktops, laptops, and mobile devices
• Change admin-level passwords and review access logs
• Verify antivirus and endpoint protection status

Planning & Budgeting

• List upcoming projects, renewals, and hardware refreshes
• Review IT support arrangements (internal or external)
• Allocate budget for strategic improvements in 2016

With this checklist, you can address potential issues before they become disruptions and start the new year with a solid foundation.