Does your organization maintain a comprehensive inventory of all systems within your environment?

A system inventory is a foundational security control that documents all hardware, software, and information systems that process, store, or transmit organizational data. Without knowing what systems exist in your environment, it's impossible to properly secure them against threats or ensure they meet compliance requirements. Evidence of fulfillment could include a centralized asset management database, spreadsheet, or specialized inventory management tool that lists all systems with details such as system name/ID, owner, location, purpose, operating system, IP address, and security classification.