Asset Management

It is well known that you cannot secure what you do not know exists. Asset management is all about discovery, ownership, value, acceptable use, protection, and disposal of information-related assets. Assets can be tangible, like hardware, or intangible, like software and data. Whether you are with a small or large institution, a good place to start is: • Know What You Have • Know Where It Is • Know Who Owns It and Who Maintains IT, and • Know How Important It Is To The Institution..
The Answer
Develop the 4 "knows" for a great start and, perhaps, successful finish to your asset management initiative. Each of the "knows" are expanded upon below.