Cybersecurity is one of the biggest challenges in the world today. With increasing digitalization and connectivity, the risks of cyber attacks are also growing exponentially.
Faced with this scenario, organizations need to invest in cybersecurity solutions that are capable of preventing, detecting and responding to incidents quickly and efficiently. However, It’s not enough to just purchase cybersecurity software and tools. It is also necessary to manage them appropriately, to ensure that they are aligned with the needs and objectives of the business., that are up to date and in compliance with standards and regulations, and that offer the best return on investment.
That's where cybersecurity asset management (CSAM) comes in, a process that aims to identify, prioritize, manage and monitor risks to the software assets that are essential to an organization's security.
Software Asset Inventory
a complete and detailed inventory of all of the organization's cybersecurity software assets.
Risk analysis
an assessment of risks to software assets, considering internal and external factors, such as threats, vulnerabilities, impacts, probability and severity.
Action plan
manage software assets, defining objectives, goals, responsibilities, deadlines, resources and indicators.
Implementation and monitoring
Execution of the action plan, with the support of appropriate tools and techniques.
Report and recommendations
A final report with the results obtained, lessons learned, best practices, opportunities for improvement and recommendations for the future.
The global average cost of a data breach in 2020 was US$3.86 million, an increase of 10% from the previous year. Additionally, the average time to identify and contain a data breach was 280 days
Source: IBM Report
CSAM is an approach that uses several methods and resources to identify the assets present on a network and then check what security measures each asset adopts and whether each asset is well protected. CSAM can involve, among other things, device discovery and cataloging, vulnerability management, network and security monitoring, risk analysis and assessment, incident response, and policy implementation. CSAM can also contribute to regulatory compliance.
SecOps teams can achieve CSAM from existing tools, but because these tools are often siled, it can be difficult to correlate their data. Many vendors currently offer specific cybersecurity asset management platforms that aim to assist with this work.
ITAM is a tool that most information security directors today are familiar with, as they know what it is for and why it is necessary. CSAM is a part of ITAM. ITAM performs the same asset discovery, inventory, management and monitoring activities, but with different objectives than CSAM. ITAM is more interested in business demands, such as software licensing, warranties and support contracts.
CSAM has a specific purpose: to understand not only what is on the network and where it is, but what these assets do on the network, how they are currently protected, and what extra protections they need.
The CSAM (Cybersecurityand Baket CSAM is an approach that ensures complete visibility of assets connected to the IT environment, with a focus on security. It allows you to identify vulnerabilities, risks and unauthorized devices. With CSAM, security and IT teams work in an integrated manner to keep the environment protected and updated. 4MATT implements this management using the platform ServiceNow, ensuring reliable data, integration with other tools and a solid basis for cybersecurity decisions.
Because unknown or poorly managed assets pose major cybersecurity risks. Without full visibility, it’s impossible to protect what you don’t know. With CSAM, your company can identify all connected devices, understand their risk level, and take preventive action. This reduces vulnerabilities, improves governance, and strengthens incident response. 4MATT helps your organization transform asset management into a strategic pillar of cybersecurity.
Without Cybersecurity Asset Management, your company runs risks such as hacks, data leaks and compliance failures. Hidden or outdated assets can go unnoticed, becoming weak points for attacks. In addition, the lack of integration between security and IT makes it difficult to respond to threats. With 4MATT's approach, it is possible to identify and eliminate these blind spots, strengthen security policies and maintain a controlled and auditable environment.
4MATT uses the CSAM module from ServiceNow to identify, map and correlate all assets connected to the company’s digital environment. The solution integrates data from different sources, applies intelligence to detect risks and provides dashboards with actionable information. The implementation follows good security and governance practices, with a focus on visibility, compliance and rapid incident response. The result is a safer, more transparent and threat-prepared environment.
