Inventory and Control of Software Assets
Inventory and Control of Software Assets is aimed at maintaining an up-to-date inventory of all software within an organization, controlling software usage, and ensuring that only authorized and secure software is deployed. This control helps in reducing the attack surface and managing software-related security risks.
Software Application Inventory:
Utilizing systems to create and maintain a comprehensive inventory of all software applications deployed within the organization.
Software Whitelisting System:
Implementing a system that allows only approved and authorized software to run on organizational devices.
Network Firewall / Access Control System:
Employing network firewalls and access control systems to monitor and control the communication between software applications and the network.
Advanced Software Application Inventory Management:
BroadBITS can implement and manage robust software application inventory systems, ensuring accurate tracking of all software assets across the organization.
Integration of Software Whitelisting Systems:
Assisting in the deployment of software whitelisting systems to control and restrict the execution of only authorized and secure software applications.
Network Firewall and Access Control Implementation:
Providing expertise in the setup and management of network firewalls and access control systems to monitor and control software communication, enhancing overall security.
By leveraging BroadBITS’ solutions, organizations can effectively implement Inventory and Control of Software Assets controls using the specified technologies, thereby reducing security risks associated with unauthorized or insecure software. This aligns with CIS v8 guidelines, strengthening the organization’s overall cybersecurity posture.
