IT Audit Factory · Evidence-first audit operationsFree · Professional · MSP
IT Audit FactoryIT AUDIT FACTORYAudit, Evidence & Compliance Operations
Archived guide — original release identity

This guide describes a previous release. Use the current 4.1.0 documentation for new installations.

Documentation

Bundled installation reference

Package deployment and first launch reference, read alongside the current R68 wizard guide.

MSPR68 bundled reference
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This reference is bundled with the R68 engine and may retain earlier UI terminology. Use the current R68 installation/security guides for the new wizard and activation steps. Its procedures apply to MSP; use the separate Free or Professional guide for those editions.

Installation & Prerequisites

Windows MSI installation, dependencies, security storage, and first-run checks
ITAuditFactory ISO 27001 Audit Toolkit 2.0.0-RC65

Supported host

Run the toolkit on a managed Windows administrative workstation or server under the authorized audit operator account. Windows PowerShell 5.1 remains supported; PowerShell 7 is preferred where modern modules require it.

Prerequisites

FeatureRequirement
Windows/AD/GPOWindows PowerShell, CIM/WSMan/WMI/AD/GPMC as applicable.
LinuxWindows OpenSSH client; Linux assessment must be explicitly enabled.
VMwarePowerShell 7 and VMware/VCF PowerCLI.
Entra/M365Microsoft Graph PowerShell modules and delegated authorization.
Network/StorageOutbound management/API connectivity and vendor credentials/API key.

First run

  1. Install the MSI.
  2. Accept the disclaimer.
  3. Open Settings and choose an EFS-capable Evidence Root.
  4. Use Repair All Prerequisites if required.
  5. Configure one collector and run it before Full.
Do not place the evidence root on a filesystem that cannot provide the protection expected by your organization. Credential/session artifacts use DPAPI and EFS and are not intended for sharing between Windows users.

Guide basis

R68 package: Installation-Guide.html

Published as a website guide on 1 October 2026. Where a bundled reference is older, the version-specific guide and installed interface take precedence.

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