Desktop Security Assessment Form
Use this form to assess the security posture of a desktop computer and record findings, risks, and recommendations.
Desktop Information
Desktop Name or Asset Tag
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Department or Team
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Please Select
IT
Finance
Human Resources
Operations
Sales
Marketing
Engineering
Other
Operating System
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Windows
macOS
Linux
Other
OS Version / Build
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Location / Site
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Security Controls Assessment
Antivirus / Endpoint Protection Status
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Enabled and up to date
Enabled but outdated
Not enabled
Unknown
Firewall Enabled Status
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Enabled
Disabled
Partially enabled
Unknown
Automatic Updates / Patching Status
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Enabled and current
Enabled but pending updates
Disabled
Unknown
Screen Lock / Auto-Lock Behavior
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Auto-lock enabled (15 minutes or less)
Auto-lock enabled (more than 15 minutes)
Manual lock only
Not enabled
Unknown
Disk Encryption Enabled Status
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Enabled
Disabled
Partially enabled
Unknown
Browser Security Settings / Approved Browser Use
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Approved browser in use with security settings enabled
Approved browser in use with some settings disabled
Unapproved browser in use
Unknown
Remote Access / VPN Use Status
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VPN required and in use
VPN available but not consistently used
Remote access used without VPN
Not applicable
Unknown
Physical Access Control for Desktop Area
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Controlled access (badge/locked room)
Shared access with limited controls
Open access
Unknown
User Practices and Findings
Password Policy Adherence
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Always follows policy
Usually follows policy
Sometimes follows policy
Rarely follows policy
Not applicable
Backup Status / Frequency
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Please Select
Up to date and automated
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Ad hoc
Not configured
Other
Recent Suspicious Activity or Incidents Observed
Known Vulnerabilities or Missing Patches
Assessor Overall Risk Rating
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1
2
3
4
5
Assessor Comments and Remediation Recommendations
Follow-up Required
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Yes
No
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