Hardware & Software Asset Management: Optimizing for Maximum Efficiency

Effective asset management can significantly reduce costs, improve productivity, and ensure compliance. We cover strategies for tracking and managing hardware assets, techniques for efficient software license management, and tools and technologies to streamline asset management processes. Additionally, we discuss best practices for maintaining compliance and reducing risks, as well as tips for maximizing the lifecycle and value of your assets.

Agenda

Hosted by Ntiva's CISO, Dr. Jerry Craig, this session dives deep into best practices for managing your hardware and software assets to achieve maximum efficiency and cost savings.

In This Webinar, You Will Learn:

• Best Practices for Hardware Asset Management: Discover effective strategies for documenting and tracking serialized and non-serialized assets, setting naming standards, and updating inventories in real-time.
• Software Asset Management Essentials: Learn how to manage software licenses, compliance, and utilization, including tracking renewal dates, identifying out-of-date software, and managing unapproved applications.
• Technical Controls Integration: Understand how to tie asset management to technical controls, ensuring compliance with data destruction processes, physical and logical access security, and vulnerability remediation.
• System of Record Setup: Explore options for setting up your asset management system, from simple spreadsheets for small businesses to advanced software solutions for larger enterprises.
  
   
  
  Key Topics Covered:
  
  1. Hardware Asset Documentation: Effective methods for labeling and tracking all hardware assets.
  
  2. Software Inventory Management: Best practices for maintaining an up-to-date software inventory, including license management and compliance checks.
  
  3. Real-Time Inventory Updates: Techniques for keeping your inventory current to avoid discrepancies and improve order management.
  
  4. Asset Lifecycle Management: Processes for hardware destruction and recycling to ensure data security and compliance.
  
  5. Baseline Configuration Management: Implementing and reviewing application whitelisting and blacklisting, user-installed software monitoring, and password requirements.