Device Lifecycle Planning Checklist

This checklist helps organisations assess and improve how they manage the full lifecycle of company-owned devices.

🛒 Procurement

• Are device models standardised across the organisation?
• Is there a procurement policy or approval process?
• Are warranties and service contracts included at purchase?

⚙️ Provisioning

• Is there a consistent imaging and setup process?
• Are baseline security policies applied automatically?
• Are device owners documented and informed?

📊 Tracking & Support

• Are all devices logged in a central asset register?
• Can support teams locate and identify devices remotely?
• Are response SLAs defined for break/fix or warranty issues?

🔐 Security & Retirement

• Can lost or stolen devices be remotely wiped?
• Is data securely removed before disposal?
• Are end-of-life devices tracked and retired systematically?