Management Spreadsheet Templates
IT Asset Management
IT asset management (ITAM) is a key component in a good incident response process. My IT Asset Management Template helps you to keep track of your IT assets using an easy to use, colour coded Excel based template, aligned to the Cyber Essentials certification. The certification has over 39 specific questions that need to be tracked, many with multiple options, together with additional useful information to help address general IT security management.
Individual sheets cover desktops and laptops, servers & NAS, IaaS & PaaS, mobiles & tablets, network devices, printers & IoT, as well as a software inventory to track what each computer has installed. For ease each spreadsheet is split into the following sections:
- Business Info - information about the device specific to your organisation
- System Info - information specific to your device when you acquired it that doesn't generally change
- Cyber Essentials - information required to help pass Cyber Essentials accreditation
- Accountability - information about who is filling out this document
GDPR Data Classification Template
My GDPR Data Classification Template lists over 60 types of personal data that you might be holding and the basic questions that need answering, spread across 5 worksheets (don't worry, 4 are optional).
The template can also be filled out to help manage Shadow IT and general IT security management. Finally there is the new 'User Permissions Tracker' so if an incident does occur you can see what has the potential to be affected. The template contains the component worksheets:
- GDPR - data classification and overview
- WHERE - detailed where is your data breakdown
- ACCESS - detailed 3rd party access breakdown
- WHY - business function
- PERMISSIONS - user permissions tracker
Each worksheet after the initial data classification and overview is optional, though I recommend filling out all the worksheets to truly get the most out of the system.
User Permissions Tracker (standalone version)
The User Permissions Tracker is also available as a standalone spreadsheet - FREE / PayWhatYouWhat download.
Antivirus Software
Choosing the right antivirus software can be daunting, so I've compiled a few deals for you, as well as some free services that I use myself.
F-Secure TOTAL | 5 Devices | 2 Years | PC/Mac/Android
Protects your security, privacy and identity with one subscription, includes Safe, Freedome VPN & ID Protection
Kaspersky Total Security 2023 | 2 Years | PC/Mac/Android
Includes Antivirus, Firewall, Secure VPN and Password Manager to protect your devices from viruses, attacks and malware.
Bitdefender Total Security Multi-Device 2021 | 1 Year Digital License | 5 Devices
Complete protection for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS. Unbeatable threat detection to stop sophisticated malware.
Sophos Home Premium | 2 Years | 10 Devices
Manage up to 10 devices with the world's most advanced cybersecurity for Windows and macOS.
Virtual Private Network (VPN) Software
FREEDOME VPN: 1-Yr Subscription | 3-5 Devices
Browse smarter and safer, F-Secure's VPN encrypts your browsing traffic, keeping you anonymous from the sites you visit, your internet service provider, and other computers on your network, which is especially handy on public WiFi, with a zero traffic logging policy.
Backup Software
iDrive Online Backup for All your Computers and Mobile devices
Backup unlimited PCs, Macs, iPhones, iPads and Android devices into a single account, with versioning and snapshots, as well as data from mapped drives.
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FREE Software & Services
Kaspersky® Anti-Ransomware Tool
Available in both Business & Home versions, this lightweight tool uses all the features of cutting-edge Kaspersky Lab endpoint protection technologies, such as cloud assisted behavior detection, to scan and block ransomware and crypto-malware immediately!
Quad9 DNS Filtering
Blocks known malicious domains, preventing your computers and IoT devices from connecting to malware or phishing sites. Using Quad9 is completely free for businesses and individuals and does not require any additional software or hardware.
