Here's a more detailed breakdown of each of the $10$ evaluation areas for the company's computer networks in bullet points:

Network Security Technology and Procedures:

Review past security incidents, if available.

Analyze the impact of past incidents on the network.

Evaluate current security technologies, such as firewalls and antivirus software.

Assess the effectiveness of password protection and intrusion detection systems.

Examine backup management procedures.

Verify the deployment of security patches and updates.

Compare documented security procedures to industry best practices.

Network Infrastructure and Hardware:

Inspect physical network components $($routers$,$ switches, cables$).$

Check the configurations of networking hardware.

Identify potential points of failure or bottlenecks.

Ensure hardware is functioning optimally and meeting current demands.

Network Performance and Bandwidth:

Conduct speed and latency tests to measure network performance.

Monitor bandwidth utilization to ensure it meets current needs.

Identify areas where network speed may be suboptimal.

Evaluate the efficiency of data transmission.

Network Topology and Design:

Analyze the network's architecture and layout.

Assess scalability and redundancy in the network design.

Ensure the design aligns with current and future business requirements.

Identify potential design flaws or limitations$.$

Network Monitoring and Management Tools:

Review the effectiveness of network monitoring tools.

Check alerting mechanisms for timely issue detection.

Evaluate reporting capabilities for network performance.

Ensure that management tools can resolve issues promptly.

Network Documentation:

Verify the existence of comprehensive network documentation.

Assess the accuracy of network diagrams and policies.

Ensure that documentation is up to date.

Identify any inconsistencies between documentation and the actual network setup.

Network Compliance and Regulatory Requirements:

Review the network's compliance with industry$-$specific regulations.

Ensure adherence to security standards and best practices.

Identify and rectify any compliance gaps.

Maintain records to demonstrate compliance.

Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plans:

Test disaster recovery plans to assess their effectiveness.

Simulate various scenarios $($e$.$g$.,$ network failure, data loss$).$

Evaluate recovery time objectives $($RTOs$)$ and recovery point objectives $($RPOs$).$

Identify areas for improvement in recovery and continuity strategies.

Network Scalability and Future Growth:

Examine the network's ability to scale and accommodate growth.

Consider future technology trends and expansion plans.

Assess the network's adaptability to changing business needs.

Identify any limitations in scalability.

User Access and Permissions:

Review user access rights and permissions.

Ensure users have appropriate access based on their roles.

Identify and rectify any unauthorized or excessive access.

Strengthen user authentication and authorization mechanisms.

These detailed evaluations cover various aspects of the company's computer networks, aiming to enhance security, performance, and alignment with the company's goals while identifying areas for improvement.