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How to Perform an ISO 27001 Audit

May 22, 2023 By Sophie Danby In InvGate
ISO 27001 audits are not just a bureaucratic procedure that you want to quickly get over with and forget. On the contrary, they can be a very important tool to make sure your organization is protected. They objectively evaluate the Information Security Management System (ISMS), help identify potential vulnerabilities, improve security measures, and ensure and showcase compliance with international standards.
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The Ultimate IT Asset Management Checklist [+Free Template]

May 19, 2023 By Sophie Danby In InvGate
IT Asset Management (ITAM) helps you manage your IT environment effectively, efficiently, and safely. However, implementing ITAM software can be a bit tricky if you don’t lay the groundwork accurately. But that’s what we’re here for! This IT Asset Management checklist is all you need to succeed. In fact, the practice lends itself very well to checklists. It's very helpful to organize ITAM through separate and manageable tasks in order to not get overwhelmed or miss anything important.
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IT Asset Inventory: Definition, Scope, Management, and Best Practices

May 17, 2023 By Brenda Gratas In InvGate
An IT asset inventory is your best ally to keep all your IT hardware and software organized and properly managed in your organization. It should be at the base of your IT Asset Management (ITAM) strategy since having a unified IT inventory enables you to perform all the other tasks involved in ITAM and, ultimately, accomplish long-term success.
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The Definitive ISO 27001 Checklist to Implement the Standard [+Free Download]

May 12, 2023 By Sophie Danby In InvGate
ISO 27001 is the top internal standard for information security. When carried through correctly, it protects your environment, and makes people feel safer when using IT equipment. That being said, implementing the standard is no small task; many organizations feel overwhelmed, as they don't know where to start, or struggle and feel lost during the process.
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How to Create QR Codes for Asset Management

May 12, 2023 By InvGate In InvGate
Learn how to create QR codes for Asset Management on InvGate Insight, and associate them with your IT inventory assets. Managing an IT inventory can be challenging, but using QR codes for Asset Management is a great way to make it easier. Raise your hand if you never found yourself opening a bunch of identical laptops just because you didn’t have the serial number from the one you needed at hand. With QR codes, those days are gone. Using QR codes for Asset Management allows you to scan them and access the data associated with a particular device on your ITAM tool effortlessly.
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Formal vs. Informal Communication Channels: How to Encourage Official Channel Adoption

May 11, 2023 By Melisa Wrobel In InvGate
There’s an eternal conflict between formal vs. informal communication channels when it comes to managing IT Service Management (ITSM) in organizations. We have all been in the shoes of the customer, and can understand why it might seem easier to call or text an IT agent when we need to request something quickly. But users don’t always know what is happening behind the scenes, and the whole triage process behind what seems like a simple request.
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What is Software Deployment? Definition, Scope, and Best Practices

May 9, 2023 By Melisa Wrobel In InvGate
Software deployment is a central task for IT teams in organizations of all sizes. The entire process of releasing software applications to end users can present a few challenges, as it encompasses a wide range of activities, that go from building and testing software, to packaging and deploying it. Effective software deployment is critical for ensuring that software applications are delivered securely, reliably, and efficiently.
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ISO 27001 and Asset Management: What Does Annex A.8.1 Say?

May 5, 2023 By Sophie Danby In InvGate
ISO 27001 is the gold standard to follow for effective Information Security Management, and it is deeply related to IT Asset Management. In particular, the annex A.8.1 provides all the necessary information to manage your information assets properly. So, understanding the full scope of it is crucial to create an all-round ITAM strategy that will ensure all your assets are always fully protected.
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IT Asset Lifecycle Management: The 9 Stages to Manage Your IT Assets

May 4, 2023 By Melisa Wrobel In InvGate
As assets are the main object of the IT Asset Management practice, in order to take full advantage of it, it's essential to go deeper and implement a complete IT Asset Lifecycle Management. This is a complex process that goes from the request of the asset to its disposal, so it's important to design and apply a plan to ensure that every single step and requirement is addressed.
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How to Develop an Asset Inventory for ISO 27001

Apr 27, 2023 By Melisa Wrobel In InvGate
ISO 27001 states the necessary conditions that must be followed in order to ensure effective Security Management in your organization. Because the framework includes specific requirements regarding IT assets, knowing how to develop an asset inventory for ISO 27001 will help ensure that your information assets – both physical and non-physical – are adequately protected. As a result, your organization will be safer as well.
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