Everyone has experienced hiring a service for things that come up in their daily lives, whether it be plumbers, electricians, hair stylists, mechanics, etc. Something that you'll find in common with these services is that they don’t come without a price. Most likely you didn’t get help from these places for free, you had to pay for two reasons; the first because you don’t know how to do them yourself and the second because these services usually take a lot of time and resources for the person you hired. Not only do these services cost money, but there is also a level of quality involved and expected with the price you pay- the higher the cost, the higher the quality you expect, and the same goes for the opposite, the lower the cost, the lower your expectations for the service.
Just like any other service experience, hiring a company to perform a network assessment requires skill and effort to perform. The price will commonly reflect the results. A free assessment will not be nearly as thorough, and it is not likely the best tools will be used or that experienced engineers will perform the work. For this reason, a paid network assessment is recommended if you expect quality results.
Network assessments should not be a quick turnaround. A thorough network assessment should be at least 2-3 weeks if they are fully looking into the network and not cutting corners. This is expected with Usherwood and they will make sure they take their time to avoid overlooking something that could pose a threat to your network. After assessing, Usherwood will create a deliverable containing information on how the network is, how your users are doing, how security your organization is, and what changes to be made and when.
Usherwood has a team of engineers, solutions architects, and a VCIO (virtual chief information officer) team who will perform the network assessment. Having all hands on the deck means Usherwood can gain a more in-depth evaluation of your network and have all the specialists work together to create the best solution for your network and related processes. An Usherwood engineer will go on site to collect information, digital documentation, scan servers, and look for external and internal vulnerabilities. Following this, Usherwood will have a team to do an in-depth evaluation and work together to make sure you are given the best possible solution for your specific situation. This process and team collaboration will help to ensure nothing is overlooked during the evaluation process and will leave you with top priorities and actions for you to secure your organization.
Network assessments are a vital component to keep your business running seamlessly. Getting caught with an unpredicted network crash or security breach can be not only costly and time consuming but could have serious legal consequences. With a network assessment, you will receive a full analysis of your network’s current state and recommendations to keep it in the best possible shape. Don’t wait until after you have a security event to audit your organization’s IT infrastructure.