It Assets - vucavoid

Intro

General Guidance

Tasks

Compliance

Controls

Meta Model

Administration

Role-Specific Access

Meta Model Manager

Complete authority to create, modify, and delete IT Asset objects.
Integral in incorporating IT Assets into the meta modeling structure.

Object Manager

Responsible for the management of IT Asset objects, with a focus on data quality.
This role is technical and does not directly reflect the actual responsibility for the IT asset.

Compliance Manager

Access to view and use IT Asset information for compliance purposes.
Vital in integrating IT Asset data into comprehensive compliance management strategies.

Overview

Introduction to IT Asset as an Object in Meta Modeling

'IT Asset' in vucavoid is a dynamic object designed to encapsulate various components of your IT environment. This includes applications, identity providers, and backend infrastructure, whether on-premise or cloud-based. It plays a key role in the meta modeling process within compliance management.

Role of IT Assets in Scopes and Challenges

Versatile Inclusion in Scopes: IT Assets, with their diverse nature, are crucial in defining scopes for compliance challenges, providing a detailed and comprehensive view of the IT landscape.
Broad Range: The IT Asset feature accommodates a wide spectrum of assets, from applications and mobile devices to complex backend infrastructures.

Range of IT Assets in Compliance Management

The inclusion of IT Assets in vucavoid allows for a detailed representation of the organization's IT environment, crucial for effective compliance management and operational oversight.

Attributes of IT Asset

Asset Basics

Title: A descriptive title for the IT asset.
Description: An overview of the IT asset, including its significance in meta modeling and compliance management.

Asset Management

Owner: The person responsible for the IT asset, associated with a single vucavoid account.
Object Managers: Technical roles in the application focused on managing the IT asset, primarily for maintaining data quality.
Subject Matter Experts: Designate one or more SMEs who can act as assessors or advisors for this IT asset.

Asset Classification

Business Criticality: The level of importance of the IT asset to your organization, with options:
- Essential
- High
- Medium
- Low
Type: The category of the IT asset, such as Application, Backend Infrastructure, Endpoint, Identity Provider, or Mobile Device. (Note: This cannot be changed after the initial save.)

Asset Details

Manufacturer: The manufacturer of the IT asset.
Operating System: The operating system used by the IT asset.
End of Life: The projected end-of-life date for the IT asset.
End of Support: The date when support for the IT asset will end.
End of Warranty: The expiration date of the warranty for the IT asset.

Hosting & Location

Hosting: The type of hosting for the IT asset (Cloud, On-Premises, SaaS, Third Party).
Location: The relevant location(s) for the hosting of the IT asset.

Attributes: IT asset hosting and location

Network Information

Network Zone: Applicable for Backend Infrastructure, Endpoint, or Mobile Device, describing the network zone.
MAC Address: For Backend Infrastructure, Endpoint, or Mobile Device, specifying the MAC address.

Additional Details

Additional Information: Space for any other relevant details about the IT asset that might be significant for compliance management and meta modeling.

Attributes: IT asset additional information