Identify various information assets

Effivity's Information Asset Module makes it easy to identify and record the various information assets owned by the company. These include the hardware and network devices, software and applications, data and data storage, knowledge, IT equipment, and the processes and people critical to the organization's functioning and decision-making.

However, identifying and capturing information assets can be a tedious task. Many organizations might also struggle with incomplete asset inventories, leading to unmanaged risks and vulnerabilities.

Effivity simplifies this by offering in-built information assets, covering the most common assets per the ISO 27001 standard. By implementing Effivity, you can-

Select the relevant information assets for your business.
Add them to your asset inventory for easy recording.

Modify or add more assets based on your business needs.
Maintain an overview of the organization's security assets.

Determine their impact on C I A of the information

Any information security system and its policies focus on protecting three critical aspects of their data and information- Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability. This is referred to as the CIA model of information security.

This model is crucial for maintaining data accuracy and trustworthiness, which, in turn, will enhance the organization's decision-making and operational efficiency.

However, maintaining data integrity can often pose various challenges, such as unauthorized access, cyber attack threats such as malware or phishing attacks, and data consistency across various systems. Besides, the availability and distribution of this data across various locations can further aggravate the challenges.

Effivity enables you to thoroughly understand the impact of each asset on the CIA by establishing various security processes and controls in place-

For each information asset, you can define access authority to ensure the safety of critical business information.
Establish clear protocols for access and sharing of data
Keep the data encrypted

Conduct regular data backups to maintain data availability at all times
Establish acceptable use policy and control information assets accordingly

Identify risks related to the CIA

Within information security, risk management is a crucial function that involves identifying, analyzing, and addressing risks around the organization's valuable information assets.

Effivity's Information Asset module helps you identify any potential risks to the CIA of each information asset, providing a clear view of vulnerabilities and threats. For organizations that are dealing with inadequate security measures, this module allows them to quantify risks associated with each asset and address them accurately.

With this feature, you can-

Evaluate the vulnerabilities of various information assets identified using Effivity.
Document the risks accurately in an ISMS risk register
Conduct risk assessments

Create risk treatment plans
Categorize various ISMS risks based on the department, owner, monthly risk counts, etc.

What's more, Effivity also allows you to generate a statement of applicability for individual risks to enhance risk control.

Statement of Applicability in ISMS lists the various controls identified to manage and address different risks.

Monitor information assets

Once information assets have been identified and risks are managed, continuous monitoring of information assets is crucial. Ongoing monitoring of information assets ensures you have real-time visibility into their status and can address changes that might affect their security.

However, without accurate data and documented processes for ISMS, it can be challenging for organizations to track and monitor the assets. Effivity's Information Asset module supports ongoing asset monitoring by allowing you to

Conduct regular information security reviews against the asset inventory to keep it updated.
Monitor access restrictions to determine which users can view or edit important assets to maintain the confidentiality and integrity of data.
Get real-time data for regular management reviews and internal audits for ISO compliance.

Stay organized by setting in-app and email reminders for asset owners.
Easily link various assets to relevant risks and controls to make risk management more seamless.

With Effivity, users can stay on top of their
Information Security Management System.

Generate an information asset list/repository/ inventory

Building an asset inventory after they've been identified is critical for easy management and auditing. Since manually generating asset lists is often prone to errors and can complicate compliance and auditing processes, Effivity automates this process within the Information Asset Module.

Once you have identified your business key information assets, Effivity will automatically generate a detailed asset list.

With this module, you can:

Get complete visibility into your asset inventory.
Classify each asset as per the information type, value, confidentiality, owner, etc.
Ensure the accuracy of records.

Document the inventory and processes to simplify compliance with regulatory requirements.
Enhance your audit readiness with easy and quick access to the ISMS asset list.

Effivity's Information Asset Module within the ISMS software offers a streamlined way to manage and maintain the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of key information assets.

The innovative module empowers your business to classify information assets, manage access, and ensure that every valuable information is protected. With this module, you can maintain compliance with the industry standards by ensuring accessibility and transparency.