Cybersecurity in IT asset management: The new frontier in enterprise control

In today's technology landscape, cybersecurity cybersecurity in IT Asset Management has gone from being a secondary function to becoming the core of operational resilience. The lack of visibility over connected devices - a phenomenon known as Shadow IT- is today one of the greatest vulnerabilities for organizations. Without a real-time and contextualized inventory, the protection of corporate data is simply impossible.

In summary: The convergence of ITAM and cybersecurity allows companies to detect intrusions, proactively manage vulnerabilities and comply with strict regulations. Thanks to the support of INCIBEProactivanet has developed CyberITAM to offer 360° visibility over the entire infrastructure.

Definition: What is CyberITAM?

It is an advanced platform that unifies Asset Management (ITAM) with Cybersecurity. It aims to provide full control over hardware, software and cloud services, automatically identifying unknown equipment and analyzing risks using Artificial Intelligence.

Key points of Proactivanet CyberITAM and INCIBE

• DEITREAL Project: Development of technology for the detection of intrusive equipment in real time by passive monitoring (Sniffer).
• CAASM Project: Automated attack surface management to identify and remediate vulnerabilities (CVEs).
• Shadow IT visibility: Comprehensive control of unauthorized devices that bypass traditional systems.
• Regulatory Compliance: Automatic generation of evidences for standards such as the ENS, ISO 27001NIS2 and DORA.
• Automated Response: Orchestration of alerts and remediation based on Machine Learning models.

Intrusion Detection and Shadow IT Control

The cybersecurity in IT asset management cannot rely on manual scans. Through the project DEITREAL (co-funded by INCIBE), Proactivanet implements a "passive listening" system on the network.

Unlike intrusive scans, this technology detects the presence of any unknown asset the instant it is connected, automatically comparing it to the CMDB. If the equipment is not registered, an immediate alert is triggered to the security officers.

2. Vulnerability and Early Warning Management (CAASM)

Not all vulnerabilities have the same impact. CyberITAM's differential value lies in its ability to contextualize risk:

1. Identification: Daily cross-referencing of your inventory with official databases (NIST, MITRE).
2. Prioritization: The system uses AI to determine which vulnerability is critical based on the importance of the affected service.
3. Remediation: Automation of the deployment of security patches and updates.

3. A Commitment to Innovation and Compliance

This technological breakthrough is the result of collaboration within the framework of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan, financed by the European Unionfunded by the European Union (NextGenerationEU). By integrating asset management with security, Proactivanet not only helps prevent attacks, but also facilitates auditing, transforming technical data into strategic reports for decision making.

FAQ: Questions about CyberITAM

• How does the DEITREAL project help my company? It allows you to discover assets that do not have an agent installed (such as IoT devices or personal routers), eliminating blind spots in your network infrastructure.
• What is the CAASM approach to asset management? It is the management of the attack surface. CyberITAM centralizes vulnerabilities (CVEs) and remediation methods, enabling action to be taken before a flaw is exploited.
• Is it compatible with sensitive production environments? Yes. By using passive monitoring techniques, CyberITAM does not generate additional traffic or interrupt critical services, ensuring business continuity.

Conclusion

The cybersecurity in IT asset management is the foundation of a protected company. With the support of INCIBE and the technological power of Proactivanet, your organization can stop reacting to attacks and start preventing them with intelligence and automation.

Do you want to raise your security level? Find out more about CyberITAM.