Berman Tech Minimum Standards
Hardware
- 8th Gen Intel Core i5 Processor or higher
- 512GB Solid State Drive (SSD)
- 16GB RAMSoftware
- Windows 11 Pro
- Microsoft Office 365
- Google Workspace
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Windows Server 2019 or laterNetwork
- Business-grade router/firewall (must not be End of Life with the vendor)
- Managed network switches only
- Offices must have active Ethernet ports; Wi-Fi should only be used for business computers when necessary
- Dedicated storage space for network equipment (shelves or network rack)
- No users logging directly into the server
- Remote access must be secured using a VPN solutionWorkstations / End-User Requirements
- Passwords must meet Microsoft standards (minimum of 12 characters, including uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols, and reset every 60-90 days)
- A password manager and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) must be used
- Passwords must not be written down
- Workstations must auto-lock after 15 minutes of inactivity or less
- Workstations must remain powered on to allow overnight updates
- Each user must have a unique login—no shared or generic accounts (e.g., "Front Desk")
- Workstations must be no older than five years
- Workstations must include a minimum 3-year Pro Next-Day Service Warranty (or comparable) at the time of purchase