Upgrading equipment, decommissioning apps, or migrating to a new data center can be a risky time in any IT lifecycle, and when you’re decommissioning hardware and moving on you need to be prepared. We’ve done a few of these in our time, so we’ve pulled together a couple questions to help you navigate the choppy waters.
1. What’s the scope?
2. Who will manage the decom process?
3. What specialized skills does the decom require?
4. When do I need to complete this?
5. Where does sensitive data exist in your decommissioned equipment?
6.What requirements am I under to protect this data?
7.What happens if I don’t?
8. What do you plan to do with the decommissioned equipment
9. What effect will this project have on my customers?
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Risk Assessment: 9 Questions You Should Ask Before Your Next Decom?
