IT Resilience Readiness Checklist

This checklist helps SMEs evaluate and enhance their IT resilience posture. Use it as a quick assessment tool for your current strategies and identify areas of improvement.

🛡️ Infrastructure Resilience

• Redundant internet connections and failover mechanisms in place
• Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) and surge protectors for critical equipment
• Regular hardware lifecycle reviews and proactive replacements

🔐 Data Protection & Continuity

• Daily backups completed and tested at least monthly
• Offsite/cloud backup strategy implemented (e.g., 3-2-1 rule)
• Disaster recovery plan documented and up-to-date

🧠 Staff Preparedness

• Key personnel trained in incident response protocols
• Role-based access controls and audit logging enabled
• Cybersecurity awareness sessions conducted regularly

🛠️ Operational Continuity

• Critical systems and apps identified with continuity plans
• Cloud-based collaboration tools used for remote work continuity
• Key vendor and service contact details maintained