If you’re not familiar with cybersecurity asset management, it may sound to you like it’s awfully similar to IT operations management (ITOM). While cybersecurity asset management does tie into many objectives of an ITOM program, there are some key differences, too. What is IT Operations Management (ITOM)? IT Operations Management is the management of all technology … [Read more...] about IT operations management vs. cybersecurity asset management
IT asset management vs. cybersecurity asset management
“How is IT asset management different from cybersecurity asset management?” We hear this question a lot — and rightfully so. There’s significant overlap of responsibilities between IT asset management (ITAM) and cybersecurity asset management. Yet, these core functions ultimately have different objectives, and often are carried out by different teams. IT … [Read more...] about IT asset management vs. cybersecurity asset management
IT Service Management vs. Cybersecurity Asset Management
At the surface, IT service management (ITSM) shares a lot of similarities to cybersecurity asset management. For starters, understanding all of the assets your organization has (devices, applications, cloud instances, users, and more) is fundamental to both functions. But the core objectives of ITSM and cybersecurity asset management are very different. IT service … [Read more...] about IT Service Management vs. Cybersecurity Asset Management
3 ways IT pros can use Axonius
When we talk to people about Axonius for the first time, we often hear this: “Your platform is a Swiss Army knife of sorts.” We’ve even heard, “Your platform is kind of like a platypus (“the Swiss Army knife of animals”) for IT and Security teams.” And that’s true — it is. Our platform touches a variety of different use cases across roles ranging from IT … [Read more...] about 3 ways IT pros can use Axonius
Why unmanaged device discovery is critical for asset management programs
Unmanaged devices present significant security risks for organizations. When these devices are left unidentified, and they’re unprotected, they provide attackers with an entry point into a corporate network. Once these devices have been compromised, it can allow for lateral movement to other machines that may have sensitive data residing on them. With so many connected … [Read more...] about Why unmanaged device discovery is critical for asset management programs