When’s the last time you had a full audit of your IT systems? If your answer is anything other than “recently,” there may be more lurking under the surface than you realize—outdated security protocols, unnecessary user access, unpatched software, or unused devices still open to the internet.

IT environments evolve fast. So do the threats.

Why IT Audits Should Be Routine—Not Reactive

An IT audit isn’t just about compliance—it’s about protecting your business. It reveals vulnerabilities, identifies inefficiencies, and confirms whether your systems are aligned with your current operational goals. And most importantly, it gives you a proactive strategy to mitigate risk.

At Benson Communications, we believe every business—no matter the size—should have a clear understanding of its digital infrastructure. That’s why we offer comprehensive IT audits designed to uncover hidden risks and streamline your tech stack.

Here’s what we typically uncover during audits:

• Outdated firmware on firewalls or routers
• Devices still active but no longer in use
• Admin accounts that should’ve been deactivated
• Shadow IT (unauthorized apps or devices on the network)
• Weak or default passwords
• Poor or missing documentation of infrastructure

Each of these is a potential entry point for a cyberattack, data breach, or performance degradation.

How Benson Communications Helps

If your IT feels like a patchwork of “we’ll get to that later,” you’re not alone—and that’s exactly where we step in.

Our IT audit process is simple but thorough:

• We inventory your hardware and software
• Assess security and compliance gaps
• Analyze system performance
• Provide a clear, prioritized action plan

Whether you have in-house IT or no IT at all, our team ensures you’re not flying blind.

Don’t Forget: Backup Comes First

Before we optimize, secure, or reconfigure a single thing, we’ll ask: “Is your data backed up?”
Because here’s the truth: without a secure, verifiable backup, all other IT improvements are meaningless. One ransomware attack, accidental deletion, or hardware failure could wipe away everything.

We strongly recommend off-site or cloud-based backups—something we offer through Benson’s secure backup solutions. It’s fast, affordable, and most importantly, it gives you a safety net when the unexpected happens.