Dated: 12-11-2024
Ch02 what is the Role of an it Asset in Securing the Organization
What is an it Asset?
- An IT asset is any resource such as hardware, software, information, human resource, or facility owned or utilized by the organization for IT processing
- Asset Owner: a person in the org responsible for managing an asset (e.g. for laptop)
- Risk owner: manages risks associated with the IT asset. Authorized to make decisions associated with managing risks, and in a management position
- Acceptable Use (Of IT Assets):
- Laptops
- Mobiles
- Web browsing
- Email usage
- Servers
- Company data
1. Planning
- Requirements
- Owner & Risk Owner
- High Level Design
- Budget Approvals
- Project Planning
2. Procurement
- RFP
- Vendor Selection
- PO
- Contract & SLA
- Kick-off Meeting
3. Installation
- Site Preparation
- Delivery
- Configuration
- Testing
- Commissioning
4. Secure
- Security Controls
- Security Checklist
- Security SOP
- Security Testing
5. Acceptance
- Test Scripts
- UAT
- Security Accreditation
- Commissioning Sign-off
- Change Management
6. Support/Maintain
- Vendor Support
- Maintenance/Repair
- Change Requests
- Renewals & Upgrades
- Regular Updates
- Monitoring & Audits
7. Retire/Dispose
- Decommission
- Dispose/Salvage
- Update inventory
Post Assessment
Vendor selection is done in the _ phase of IT Asset Life cycle.
- Acceptance
- Procurement
- Secure
- Planning
Which of the following is the second phase of IT Asset Life cycle.
- Procurement
- Installation
- Planning
- Secure
Which of the following is the fourth phase of IT Asset Life cycle.
- Support
- Secure
- Procurement
- Acceptance