The Complete Network Security Audit Checklist — SMB Edition

🛡️ Stop guessing about your network security. Start auditing.

A field-tested, 124-point checklist covering every layer of your network — from perimeter to endpoint. Built by a working network security engineer, not a content farm.

What's inside:

📊 Editable Excel Workbook (3 tabs)

• Audit Checklist with Pass/Fail/N/A dropdowns

• Executive Summary template with auto-scoring

• Instructions page

📄 Print-Ready PDF

• Professional cover page

• All 8 domains with severity-coded controls

• Executive summary + sign-off section

8 Audit Domains, 124 Controls:

1. Network Architecture & Segmentation (15 controls)

2. Firewall & Perimeter Security (17 controls)

3. Access Control & Authentication (16 controls)

4. Wireless Network Security (12 controls)

5. Endpoint Security (14 controls)

6. Monitoring, Logging & Detection (14 controls)

7. Patch & Vulnerability Management (11 controls)

8. Incident Response Readiness (15 controls)

Every control includes:

🔴 Severity rating (Critical / High / Medium / Low)

✅ Pass/Fail tracking

📝 Notes & evidence columns

🔧 Remediation planning

Who it's for:

• IT managers securing their SMB network

• MSPs auditing client environments

• Security consultants who need a repeatable framework

• Business owners who want to know where they stand

What this replaces:

A consultant would charge $5,000-$15,000 for a network security audit. This checklist gives you the same framework for a fraction of the cost. Complete your first audit in 2-4 hours.

Format: Excel (.xlsx) + PDF

Updates: Future versions included free