1. Are utility programs used on computer(s) in the
office?
a. Which program(s)?
b. Has the program been used to
perma-nently "wipe files"? When?
2. Has any computer hardware been upgraded in the past
__ months? If yes:
a. Describe type(s) of
upgrades.
b. Were replaced parts kept?
Location?
3. Has any computer software been upgraded or replaced
on company's computers in the past __ months. If yes:
a. Describe.
b. Was data backed up before
upgrade? If yes, where is the backup?
4. Are individual directories purged when an employee
leaves the company/agency (on desktop, laptop, and server systems)?
5. Are workstations reassigned to incoming employees?
If yes:
a. Are hard drives wiped or
reformatted for the new user?
b. Are hard drives backed up
before the new user receives the system?
6. Describe how used disks or drives are treated before
destruction or sale. (Degaussed, shredded?)
7. Have you used outside contractors to upgrade either
hardware or software? If so, please identify. Also, does the contract include
a specific statement-of-work to be performed by the vendor?
8. Have database files been re-indexed, purged,
repaired, or archived? What about e-mail databases?
