Business-grade router with firewall

Managed network switches

Enterprise WiFi access points

Structured cabling (Cat6 or better)

Network segmentation for security

Sufficient bandwidth for operations

Redundant internet connections

Quality of Service (QoS) for voice/video

Network monitoring tools

Business-class computers (not consumer)

Standardized configurations

Proper sizing for workload

3-year replacement cycle plan

On-premise or cloud servers

Adequate storage capacity

Redundant power supplies

UPS battery backup

Network printers/copiers

VoIP phone system

Video conferencing equipment

Backup devices

Email (Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace)

File storage and sharing

Collaboration tools

Video conferencing

CRM system

Accounting software

Industry-specific applications

Project management tools

Antivirus/anti-malware on all devices

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

Device encryption

Mobile device management

Firewall with intrusion prevention

VPN for remote access

DNS filtering

Network access control

Multi-factor authentication (MFA)

Password management policy

Data encryption at rest and in transit

Access control and permissions

Regular automated backups

Off-site/cloud backup copies

Multiple backup generations

Backup encryption

Documented recovery procedures

Regular backup testing

Recovery time objectives (RTO)

Recovery point objectives (RPO)

HIPAA (healthcare)

PCI-DSS (payment cards)

SOC 2 (service providers)

Industry-specific regulations

IT policies and procedures

Inventory of all assets

Network diagrams

Vendor contracts and SLAs

Help desk for user support

System administration

Security monitoring

Strategic IT planning

System performance monitoring

Security event monitoring

Availability monitoring

Capacity planning

Infrastructure assessment and planning

Network design and implementation

Cloud migration and management

Security implementation

Ongoing support and maintenance