Why ITAM is your cybersecurity secret weapon: Ivanti's take on asset management

Traditionally, IT Asset Management (ITAM) and cybersecurity have been viewed as two distinct disciplines. ITAM focused on inventory, lifecycle, and license compliance, while security dealt with data protection and intrusion prevention. However, in today's distributed work environments, these boundaries are blurring.

According to experts at Ivanti, you cannot protect what you do not know about. This is where ITAM transforms from an administrative function into a critical security tool.

The Connection Between Asset Management and Security

Cybercriminals look for weak links: unaccounted-for servers, outdated software, or forgotten accounts. Without a robust ITAM strategy, your security team is working "blind".

Integrating asset management processes into your cybersecurity strategy allows you to:

• Minimize the attack surface: Identifying all devices on the network helps close "gaps" that the IT department might not even be aware of.
• Manage software vulnerabilities: Knowing the exact versions of software in use is critical for timely patching.
• Ensure compliance: Automated auditing helps meet industry security standards.

Ivanti IT Asset Management: Complete Control Over the IT Ecosystem

The Ivanti IT Asset Management (ITAM) solution provides organizations with the tools to manage hardware and software assets throughout all stages — from procurement to disposal.

Key Functionality and Business Value

• Automated Discovery (Asset Discovery): Network scanning to identify all connected devices, including cloud assets and mobile devices.
• License Optimizer: Tracking software usage to prevent budget overruns and successfully pass vendor audits.
• Lifecycle Management: Complete accounting of equipment status, warranty obligations, and planned asset replacement.
• Integration with ITSM: Tight integration with service management processes allows for faster incident resolution by having complete data about the user's device at hand.

Economic Benefits and Risk Reduction

Using Ivanti ITAM is not just about security; it is also about efficiency. Companies often overpay for unused licenses or waste time manually searching for hardware data.

Advantages for CIOs and IT Managers

• Cost Optimization: Freeing up funds by redistributing licenses and eliminating unused software.
• Reporting Transparency: Obtaining accurate data for management decisions in minutes.
• Reduced Operational Load: Automating routine accounting tasks frees up specialists' time for strategic projects.

Effective cybersecurity starts with understanding the context of your assets. ITAM is the foundation upon which a resilient IT infrastructure is built.

Softprom Recommendation: Why Ivanti is Your Choice

In light of current challenges, such as remote work and the growth of Shadow IT, Ivanti technology becomes indispensable. We recommend Ivanti ITAM to organizations that strive to:

• Create a single "source of truth" for all IT assets.
• Synchronize the efforts of the IT department and the Information Security department.
• Automate asset lifecycle control, eliminating human error.