W3SAMM

Asset Management

Control Criteria

There is a basic understanding of business assets
There is some mechanism of tracking at least one of these business assets
Level 1: Is there a basic process in place to catalog digital assets, identifying key assets within the organization?
Level 2: Are cataloging processes more refined, with comprehensive documentation of digital assets, including those in decentralized environments?
Level 3: Is there an advanced, automated system for asset cataloging, continuously updated and integrated with other asset management systems?

Control Criteria

Assets can be divided by intent, responsibility, and purpose
Level 1: Are digital assets classified into basic categories based on their type or purpose?
Level 2: Is there a more detailed classification system, considering factors like criticality, sensitivity, and regulatory requirements?
Level 3: Is asset classification highly sophisticated, with dynamic categorization that adapts to changes in the asset’s use or environment?

Control Criteria

There is a method for provisioning and deprovisioning assets
There is an asset inventory
Level 1: Is there a basic definition of the lifecycle stages for digital assets?
Level 2: Are lifecycle processes more developed, with clear guidelines and procedures for each stage of the asset’s lifecycle?
Level 3: Is there a comprehensive and dynamic management of the asset lifecycle, with automated processes and continuous refinement based on asset performance and feedback?

Control Criteria

There are compliance, regulatory, or framework requirements for monitoring
There is a method for tracking these requirements
Level 1: Is there a basic monitoring system in place to ensure compliance with defined lifecycle processes?
Level 2: Are monitoring processes more advanced, with regular reviews and audits to ensure lifecycle compliance?
Level 3: Is lifecycle compliance monitoring highly integrated with other asset management systems, featuring real-time monitoring and proactive compliance enforcement?

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