This work program template highlights general steps an organization should follow with respect to effective network device configuration management.

Sample steps include: review physical security around company routers and switches and determine its adequacy, ensure that proper environmental (fire protection, power and temperature) controls are equipped in the data center and prime site and are working properly, collect and verify the adequacy of the company router and switch security policy, collect company configuration standards for routers and switches, and compare sample configurations of routers and switches to company standards and note any discrepancies.