Knowing what you own.
WHAT AN ASSET IS
Anything of value to be tracked: devices, software licences, equipment, accessories.
WHAT TO RECORD FOR EACH
What it is Serial or identifying number Who holds it Where it is When acquired, and from whom Warranty and support status Its condition and status
WHY IT MATTERS
You cannot secure, maintain, budget for or recover what you have not recorded.
WHAT AN ACCURATE REGISTER ENABLES
Planning replacement Demonstrating licence compliance Recovering equipment from leavers Insurance claims Knowing what a vulnerability affects
THAT LAST ONE
When a flaw is announced, the first question is what you have.
WHAT TO RECONCILE
The register against physical reality, periodically.
WHAT YOU WILL FIND
Equipment not recorded Records for equipment gone Items held by people who left
WHAT TO DO AT EACH TRANSITION
Update the record at the time.
WHAT TO TIE IT TO
The joining and leaving processes.
