AUDIT OF THE DATA PROCESSING CENTER
AUDIT SCOPE
● Technical evaluation
● Operational evaluation
● Economic evaluation
● Evaluation of existing software and hardware
● Evaluation through the use of performance monitors
● Evaluation through the use of system and observation logs
● Evaluation of the proposed hardware and software
GOALS
● The objective is to review and collect information on the general state of the infrastructure,
for the correct adaptation or possible future implementation of the CPD's.
STANDARDS OR REGULATIONS
DATA PROCESSING CENTER AUDIT
MILITARY SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
TASKS TO REVIEW YEAH NO OBS
Infrastructure
There is CPD in the EMI x
If there is no CPD, could space be available for the CPD?
Approximate number of square meters 12.20 m²
Technical floor is available x
Is there a Rack for servers or are there free spaces in the existing ones? x
Cabling Category and Network Points x
Air conditioning
Air conditioning is available in the room x
Room temperature can be monitored x
There are temperature alert systems x
Fire protection system
There are firefighting measures x
Location and number of bottles or firefighting devices x
There is a periodicity of visual review of the status of levels x Monthly
Accessibility to the place
There is an access control system x
There is a log of access activity x
There is potential for uncontrolled access through windows or other entrances x
There is an access control registry attendant x
Security measures have been adopted in the information systems department x
There is a person responsible for security x
Responsibility has been divided to have better security control x
There are surveillance personnel in the institution x
There is a clear definition of functions among key positions x
Security guards are investigated when they are hired directly x
Out-of-hours work is controlled x
The actions of the operators are recorded to prevent them from carrying out
some tests that could damage the systems x
There is 24-hour surveillance in the computer department x
Access to files and programs is allowed to programmers, analysts and operators x
Electrical installation
There are enough power outlets x
There is a very adequate control panel in the room x
There are current stabilizers x
UPS-UPS - Generator Set
There are UPS working correctly x
There is an alert for starting and stopping the UPS x
The UPS have control cards connected to the systems x
There is an operational generator set x
Appearance – Cleanliness
Correct state of cleanliness x
There are cleaning staff x
There is too much dust x
The cables are correctly organized x
There is active wiring (communications, current,…) on the floor x
There is wiring that makes passage or access difficult x
There are cables that are no longer being used x