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    IT Asset Discovery

    What is IT Asset Discovery

    IT asset discovery involves using automation to identify, catalog, and monitor IT assets such as hardware and software. This includes both active and inactive network assets.

    IT asset discovery is typically the initial step an organization takes to build a detailed inventory management database.

    Why is IT asset discovery important?

    IT asset discovery is an important first step in an organization’s cyber hygiene practices.

    Discovery platforms, such as Axonius Cybersecurity Asset Management, can find any connected asset — without invasive network scanning, manual effort, or the complexity of traditional tools.

    What is IT Asset Management?

    IT asset management (ITAM) governs the lifecycle of an asset from deployment or initial identification through its use, maintenance, and end of life. Learn how Axonius helps with IT asset management.