As companies become more digitized and reliant on complex information technology systems, having a comprehensive inventory of all hardware and software assets is crucial for security. IT inventory provides visibility into every component on a network: workstations, servers, routers, applications, etc. Therefore, vulnerabilities and risks can be identified and addressed proactively.
Inventory solutions automatically scan the network to create a complete database of all connected endpoints, assets, software titles in use, open ports, user accounts, configurations, and more.
Armed with this information, security teams can identify outdated software demanding patches, suspicious applications that may signal an intrusion, unnecessary open ports presenting risk, and other red flags.
Ongoing monitoring of IT infrastructure is essential to detect issues quickly before they can be exploited by intruders. Inventory software continuously scans to update the status of all assets.
Security teams can leverage this real-time tracking to get alerts about any unauthorized changes at the moment they occur. For example, if an employee suddenly installs risky software against the policy, inventory tools will document this immediately to address it.
One of the threats to network security is unauthorized installation of software. Inventory software helps mitigate this risk by tracking software installations and ensuring that only authorized applications are running on the network.
For optimal network security, organizations need complete visibility over IT infrastructure. Total Network Inventory Professional software provides this through automatic collection of hardware and software details like:
For businesses looking to protect their company from hacks, investing in robust inventory solutions is an important step toward creating a secure and resilient network. By automating inventory processes and closely monitoring network assets, companies can protect and preserve the company network, protecting their digital assets from a variety of cyber threats.