Network & Topologyit.network_topology
P1
Asset-level counts per location (switches, routers, firewalls, APs), interconnect model, ISPs, SD-WAN posture, OT segmentation. Builds the global topology view.
Questions (17)
| id | prompt | scope | category | priority | artefact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| it.network_topology.q01 | Per subsidiary: complete site list (HQ, branches, yards, plants, project sites). For each: country, city, headcount, square footage, business criticality. | S | Sites | P0 | table |
| it.network_topology.q02 | Per site: count of switches, routers, firewalls, wireless APs, IP phones. Vendor and model where known. | S | Asset Counts | P0 | table |
| it.network_topology.q03 | Per site: end-of-life / end-of-support network hardware. Refresh schedule and budget. | S | Asset Counts | P1 | table |
| it.network_topology.q04 | Per site: ISP, bandwidth, contract end date, redundancy (dual ILL / 4G/5G failover / none). | S | Internet / ILL | P0 | table |
| it.network_topology.q05 | Inter-office connectivity — MPLS / SD-WAN / IPSec VPN / public internet. Vendor and topology diagram if available. | S | Interconnect | P0 | table |
| it.network_topology.q06 | Group-level SD-WAN posture — does one exist? If yes, vendor (Cisco/Versa/Fortinet/Cato/Aruba). If no, intent to adopt? | G | WAN Strategy | P0 | checklist |
| it.network_topology.q07 | Per site: Wi-Fi vendor (Cisco Meraki / Aruba / Ubiquiti / Mist / other), generation (Wi-Fi 5/6/6E), coverage % of building, guest network model. | S | Wi-Fi & LAN | P1 | table |
| it.network_topology.q08 | Voice platform — on-prem PBX (Avaya/Cisco), cloud telephony (Teams Phone / Zoom Phone / Webex), or none. DID counts per site. | S | Voice | P1 | table |
| it.network_topology.q09 | For industrial / plant-heavy entities: OT network segmentation status, SCADA/DCS systems, IT-OT boundary controls, Purdue model adherence. | S | OT / Plant Networks | P0 | text |
| it.network_topology.q10 | Does a current network topology diagram exist at group level? Last updated when? Discovery/mapping tooling in use (e.g., Lansweeper, Auvik, SolarWinds)? | G | Topology Visibility | P0 | file |
| it.network_topology.q11 | How are temporary or project sites typically onboarded from an IT perspective today? Process, lead time, owner, last example. | S | Field / Project Sites | P0 | text |
| it.network_topology.q12 | How is connectivity managed at remote or temporary locations — cellular, microwave, VSAT, public Wi-Fi, fibre, leased line? Typical mix. | S | Field / Project Sites | P0 | table |
| it.network_topology.q13 | Are there operational challenges related to remote-site support (latency, reliability, response time, OT integration)? Recent examples. | S | Field / Project Sites | P0 | text |
| it.network_topology.q14 | How are field devices and endpoints managed today — MDM enrolment, ruggedised hardware standard, BYOD posture, lifecycle? | S | Field / Project Sites | P0 | text |
| it.network_topology.q15 | Are remote / project locations included in centralised monitoring or support processes? Coverage % and known blind-spots. | S | Field / Project Sites | P0 | text |
| it.network_topology.q16 | Are there bandwidth or connectivity limitations affecting operations? Per-site bandwidth and the apps most affected. | S | Field / Project Sites | P1 | text |
| it.network_topology.q17 | How are contractors or temporary users typically granted access — provisioning workflow, MFA, time-bound, deprovisioning trigger? | S | Field / Project Sites | P0 | text |