A Security Readiness Profile compares a business's network security against industry standards to identify vulnerabilities. A pds2k.com technician conducts an on-site review and meets with IT staff to discuss initial findings and recommendations. The profile reviews 10 elements of the network including data access, firewalls, internet use, VPNs, routers, access controls, virus management, LAN security, backups, and disaster recovery. The final steps are to prioritize actions to secure the network and determine assistance needed from pds2k.com's technical team.