Cyber Asset Management: Securing Digital Resources in the Modern Enterprise
44mIntermediate2025-04-22
Authors

AJ Yawn
Cybersecurity Expert, Founder and CEO at ByteChek

Jerich Beason
Chief Information Security Officer, Podcast Host, Speaker
Course details
In today's modern connected landscape, the proliferation of cyber assets—ranging from software to hardware and cloud-based resources—demands meticulous management to prevent security breaches, ensure compliance, and maintain operational efficiency. This course is designed to equip cybersecurity professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to effectively oversee and protect these critical assets.
This course covers foundational principles and advanced techniques, guiding you through the entire lifecycle of cyber assets—from acquisition and deployment to maintenance and decommissioning. Learn to identify potential vulnerabilities, manage asset inventories, and implement strategies for continuous monitoring and compliance. The course also emphasizes the importance of integrating asset management into broader cybersecurity and IT governance frameworks, ensuring that your organization's digital ecosystem is both secure and efficient.
Learning objectives
Analyze the critical components of cyber assets and their impact on an organization's security posture and operational efficiency.
Implement comprehensive cyber asset inventory management systems and processes to maintain accurate, up-to-date records of all digital assets.
Evaluate potential vulnerabilities and risks associated with cyber assets, and design appropriate mitigation strategies to enhance overall cybersecurity.
Apply key principles from NIST Cybersecurity Framework and ISO/IEC 27000 standards to ensure compliance and effective governance in cyber asset management.
Develop a holistic asset lifecycle management plan that optimizes performance, reduces costs, and mitigates risks from acquisition through decommissioning.
This course covers foundational principles and advanced techniques, guiding you through the entire lifecycle of cyber assets—from acquisition and deployment to maintenance and decommissioning. Learn to identify potential vulnerabilities, manage asset inventories, and implement strategies for continuous monitoring and compliance. The course also emphasizes the importance of integrating asset management into broader cybersecurity and IT governance frameworks, ensuring that your organization's digital ecosystem is both secure and efficient.
Learning objectives
Analyze the critical components of cyber assets and their impact on an organization's security posture and operational efficiency.
Implement comprehensive cyber asset inventory management systems and processes to maintain accurate, up-to-date records of all digital assets.
Evaluate potential vulnerabilities and risks associated with cyber assets, and design appropriate mitigation strategies to enhance overall cybersecurity.
Apply key principles from NIST Cybersecurity Framework and ISO/IEC 27000 standards to ensure compliance and effective governance in cyber asset management.
Develop a holistic asset lifecycle management plan that optimizes performance, reduces costs, and mitigates risks from acquisition through decommissioning.
Skills covered
Asset ManagementGovernance, Risk, and CompliancePhotographyGraphic DesignCybersecurityOne-Off
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Course overview
1. Cyber Asset Fundamentals
- 02 - What are cyber assets
- 03 - Why is asset management critical
- 04 - Asset management and business operations
2. Creating and Maintaining an Asset Inventory
- 05 - Building a comprehensive asset inventory
- 06 - Auditing and updating asset inventories
- 07 - Managing unmanaged assets
3. Integrating Compliance and Governance
- 08 - Compliance requirements for asset management
- 09 - Aligning asset management with governance frameworks
- 10 - The role of CISOs and senior management in asset management
4. Optimizing Asset Lifecycle Management
- 11 - Best practices for asset lifecycle management
- 12 - Strategies for continuous asset monitoring
- 13 - Leveraging asset data for strategic decision-making
5. Conclusion
- 14 - Turning knowledge into action
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