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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

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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