IDE-01 Asset identification
2 actions under this Identify principle in ASD Essentials for enterprise IT. Each action links to plain-English guidance, audit tips and cross-framework mappings.
ASD principle statement
Systems (infrastructure, operating systems, applications, identities, credentials and data) are continually and centrally identified and documented.
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The two actions
- IT.IDE-01.1Use an Approved Inventory with Automated Discovery of New and Changed Assets
Uses an approved inventory tool that automatically discovers new and changed assets, physical and non-physical, such as devices, software and cloud services.
Domains:Visibility and response - IT.IDE-01.2Keep Current Records of Infrastructure, Software, Identities, Credentials and Data
Keeps current, accurate records of infrastructure, operating systems, applications, user and system accounts, credentials (such as keys and certificates) and data.
Domains:All six technical domains (Boundary services, Identity services, Critical processes and services, Privileged environments, Business systems, User devices)
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