Municipal IT Risk Assessment
Cities and public agencies rely on technology to deliver essential services, support public safety, and manage critical records. A Municipal IT Risk Assessment provides leadership with a clear, objective understanding of technical, operational, and compliance-related risks—before those risks become incidents, audit findings, or service disruptions.
Imperial Valley InfoTech (IVIT) delivers independent, CJIS-aware municipal IT risk assessments for small to mid-sized cities, departments, and public sector organizations. IVIT is not a replacement for internal IT staff or agency personnel. Our role is to provide objective evaluation and oversight that complements existing teams and vendors.
What Is a Municipal IT Risk Assessment?
A Municipal IT Risk Assessment is a structured, point-in-time evaluation of an agency’s technology environment, focused on identifying weaknesses that could negatively impact:
- Public safety operations
- Data security and confidentiality
- CJIS and regulatory obligations
- System availability and disaster recovery
- Audit readiness and documentation
Rather than selling products or services, the assessment delivers clear, prioritized findings and a practical roadmap—regardless of which provider ultimately performs remediation work.
Who This Assessment Is For
This assessment is designed for:
- Cities and municipal governments
- Police departments and public safety agencies
- City halls, clerk offices, and records divisions
- Public works and utilities
- Special districts and joint powers authorities (JPAs)
It is especially valuable for organizations that:
- Do not have dedicated IT security staff
- Support CJIS-connected systems
- Rely on aging or undocumented infrastructure
- Are preparing for audits, insurance reviews, or leadership transitions
What We Evaluate
Infrastructure & Network Security
- Network design and segmentation
- Firewall configuration and external exposure
- Remote access and VPN security
- Wireless and guest network separation
Identity & Access Management
- User and administrator account controls
- Password policies and MFA enforcement
- Privileged access management
- Account lifecycle procedures
Endpoint & Server Security
- Operating system support status
- Patch management practices
- Disk encryption and device protection
- Endpoint detection and response (EDR)
Backup, Recovery & Continuity
- Backup coverage and encryption
- Restore testing and verification practices
- RPO/RTO expectations
- Ransomware resilience considerations
CJIS Exposure Identification
- Identification of CJIS-connected systems
- Segmentation and access controls
- Backup and monitoring alignment
- Documentation gaps affecting CJIS audits
Documentation & Governance
- System and network diagrams
- Policy availability and completeness
- Vendor and access documentation
- Overall audit readiness posture
CJIS-Aligned Assessment Approach
IVIT’s assessments are CJIS-aware and CJIS-aligned. We identify technical and operational controls that support an agency’s compliance obligations without assuming custodial or legal responsibility for CJIS data.
Our assessment helps agencies clearly understand:
- Which systems are CJIS-relevant
- Where risk currently exists
- Which remediation steps are practical and defensible
This approach provides clarity for agency leadership, auditors, legal counsel, and insurers.
What You Receive
At the conclusion of the assessment, leadership receives a structured report that includes:
- Executive summary written for non-technical stakeholders
- Risk scoring and prioritization
- CJIS-related findings clearly identified
- Backup and continuity risk analysis
- A 90-day stabilization roadmap
- A 12-month improvement roadmap
- Budgetary guidance for remediation
The report is designed to support informed decision-making, budgeting, and council or board discussions.
What This Assessment Is Not
- Not a sales pitch
- Not a compliance certification
- Not an application-level audit of RMS, CAD, or vendor-managed systems
- Not a commitment to managed services
Agencies are free to use the assessment findings with internal staff or other providers.
Getting Started
Most Municipal IT Risk Assessments are completed within a defined engagement window and require minimal disruption to daily operations.
If you are responsible for systems that cannot afford downtime, audit findings, or security surprises, a Municipal IT Risk Assessment is the safest place to begin.
Request a Municipal IT Risk Assessment
Why Imperial Valley InfoTech
- 30+ years of IT and infrastructure experience
- Local presence across Imperial Valley
- Public sector and CJIS-aware methodology
- Clear documentation and executive communication
- Structured assessment and onboarding process
Imperial Valley InfoTech helps public agencies understand their technology risks clearly—so they can address them confidently.