Internal Asset Inventory
Also known as:
- CAASM (Cyber Asset Attack Surface Management)
What problem does it target?
Asset inventory solutions address the challenge of discovering, inventorying, and managing all cyber assets (devices, cloud resources, applications) to reduce the attack surface and improve security posture.
What does this solution do?
CAASM platforms:
- Continuously discover and inventory assets across environments
- Identify exposures, misconfigurations, and vulnerabilities
- Integrate with CMDB, vulnerability management, and cloud tools
- Provide visibility for risk assessment and remediation
Who is this for?
- Security and IT operations teams
- Organizations with complex, hybrid environments
- Enterprises seeking to reduce unknown risks
Who might not benefit from this?
- Small businesses with simple infrastructure
- Teams with complete asset visibility already
Pitfalls and remedies
| Pitfall | Remedy |
|---|---|
| Incomplete asset discovery | Integrate with multiple data sources |
| Data overload | Use prioritization and risk scoring |
| Integration challenges | Choose CAASM with open APIs and broad support |
Sample products
- Axonius
- JupiterOne
- Armis
- Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management
- Sevco Security