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IT Health Check: 15 Questions Every Sydney Business Owner Should Ask

6 October 2025 8 min read

Executive Briefing

Assess your technology environment with this self-audit checklist. Identify vulnerabilities, inefficiencies, and opportunities before they become problems.

Regular IT health checks identify vulnerabilities, inefficiencies, and opportunities before they become problems. Use this self-assessment checklist to evaluate your Sydney business's technology environment and prioritise improvements.

Security Health Check

  1. 1Is MFA enabled for all cloud accounts, especially Microsoft 365?
  2. 2When was your last security awareness training for staff?
  3. 3Are all systems and applications regularly patched and updated?
  4. 4Do you have endpoint protection (antivirus/EDR) on all devices?
  5. 5Are administrative accounts separate from daily-use accounts?

Backup and Recovery

  1. 1Are all critical data and systems backed up?
  2. 2When did you last test a backup restoration?
  3. 3Do you have off-site or cloud backup for disaster recovery?
  4. 4Is your Microsoft 365 data backed up (separate from Microsoft's retention)?
  5. 5Do you have a documented disaster recovery plan?

Infrastructure and Operations

  1. 1Is your hardware less than 5 years old and still supported?
  2. 2Are operating systems current and receiving security updates?
  3. 3Do you have monitoring and alerting for critical systems?
  4. 4Is your internet connection reliable with adequate bandwidth?
  5. 5Do you have documented IT policies that staff acknowledge?

Scoring Your Health Check

  • 12-15 "Yes" answers: Good foundation—focus on optimisation
  • 8-11 "Yes" answers: Address gaps before they become problems
  • Under 8 "Yes" answers: Significant risk—prioritise security and backup improvements

How We Researched This Article

This article was compiled using information from authoritative industry sources to ensure accuracy and relevance for Australian businesses.

Sources & References

* Information is current as of the publication date. Cybersecurity guidelines and best practices evolve regularly. We recommend verifying current recommendations with the original sources.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should we do an IT health check? ▼

Formal review at least annually, with ongoing monitoring of key metrics. After significant changes (new systems, office moves, major incidents), conduct targeted reviews.

Should we get an external IT assessment? ▼

External perspectives identify blind spots. Consider professional assessment every 1-2 years, especially if you don't have dedicated IT expertise internally.

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