Asset Discovery: The cornerstone of IT management.

Asset discovery is the automated process of identifying and cataloging all IT assets within an organization's network.

Managing a dynamic IT environment begins with understanding what you own and where it resides. Asset discovery is the essential first step in building a strong foundation for IT asset management (ITAM). Zecurit Asset Manager discovery solution does it for you automatically, no single asset will remain unidentified in your network.

What is Asset Discovery?

Asset Discovery in IT Asset Management (ITAM) is the process of identifying, scanning, and cataloging all hardware and software assets within an organization’s IT environment. It helps organizations maintain an up-to-date inventory of their IT assets, ensuring compliance, security, and efficient resource allocation.

Types of Asset Discovery:

Network-Based Discovery: Examines the network for devices attached (e.g. servers, workstations, routers, printers).
Agent-Based Discovery:
- Agent-based asset discovery involves deploying software agents onto endpoints (computers, servers, etc.) within a network.
- These agents then collect detailed information about the hardware (CPU, memory, storage) and software (operating systems, applications, versions) present on those devices.
Agentless discovery: Uses protocols like SNMP, WMI, or SSH to collect data without installing an agent on devices.
Cloud Asset Discovery: Scans cloud resources like as virtual machines, SaaS apps, and cloud storage.

Asset Discovery Flow — This diagram illustrates the high-level architecture of Zecurit Asset Manager, showcasing asset data acquisition via connectors and agents.

Why is Asset Discovery important?

Organizations often face challenges like shadow IT, outdated inventories, and security vulnerabilities due to unknown or unmonitored assets. Asset discovery helps address these challenges by:

Uncovering hidden assets: Identify and document assets that are not registered in existing inventories.
Mitigating security risks: Detect unauthorized or rogue devices that could pose a threat.
Improving operational efficiency: Eliminate redundancy and streamline resource allocation.
Ensure compliance by keeping accurate records to meet the requirements of an audit and of regulation.

Features of an Asset Discovery

Automated scanning across environments: Our tool regularly scans your environment for all network resources, devices, software installations, virtual machines, and cloud services.
Agent-based and agentless discovery options: Flexibility to choose between lightweight agents installed on devices or agentless scanning for a less intrusive approach.
Detailed asset profiles: Collect extensive information about each asset, including IP addresses, usage metrics, and configuration data.
Customizable filters: Focus on specific asset types, locations, or departments to streamline reporting and analysis.

Benefits of implementing Asset Discovery

Complete IT visibility: Gain a centralized, real-time overview of all IT assets, eliminating blind spots.
Security enhancements: Quickly identify rogue devices or unauthorized installations that may pose security risks.
Regulatory compliance: Ensure that your asset inventory aligns with industry regulations and audit requirements.
Cost optimization: Detect underutilized or redundant assets, enabling better resource allocation and cost savings.
Improved decision-making: Access accurate data to support strategic IT planning and infrastructure upgrades.

Why choose Zecurit for Asset Discovery?

Zecurit built its asset discovery solution to accommodate the needs of modern IT. Leveraging next-gen automation, advanced reporting, and out-of-the-box integrations, we empower organizations to gain unmatched visibility and control over their assets.

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FAQ

What types of assets can a discovery solution identify?

The best asset discovery solutions, like Zecurit, can identify a wide range of assets, including physical devices like servers, desktops, and network equipment, virtual machines, cloud resources, installed software, and IoT devices connected to your network.
How does the asset discovery process ensure accuracy?

Our solution uses advanced algorithms and real-time scanning to detect assets. It validates and cross-references data with multiple sources to ensure accuracy.
Will asset discovery affect my network performance?

No, our tool is optimized to perform scans with minimal impact on network performance. You can choose between agent-based or agentless options for further flexibility.