IT Infrastructure Module

Overview

The IT Infrastructure module enables comprehensive tracking of hardware infrastructure including servers, network devices, endpoints, and other physical IT assets.

Key Features

Infrastructure asset inventory
Hardware type categorization
Technical specifications tracking
Location and department mapping
Criticality and status management
Risk and security control association
Financial information tracking
Warranty and maintenance tracking

Creating an IT Infrastructure Asset

To register new infrastructure:

Navigate to Asset - IT Infrastructure
Click Add IT Infrastructure
Fill in asset details:
- Asset ID - Unique identifier
- Name - Asset name
- Type - Infrastructure type
- Manufacturer - Hardware manufacturer
- Model - Model number
- Serial Number - Serial/service tag
- IP Address - Network address
- OS/Firmware - Operating system or firmware
- Location - Physical location
- Department - Responsible department
Click Submit

Infrastructure Types

Categorize infrastructure:

Server - Physical and virtual servers
Network Device - Routers, switches, firewalls
Storage - SAN, NAS, storage arrays
Endpoint - Workstations, laptops
Security Appliance - IDS/IPS, WAF
Communication - VoIP, video conferencing

Asset Detail Page

The detail page includes:

Basic Information - Name, type, description, status
Ownership and Location - Department, location
Technical Details - Manufacturer, model, serial number
Financial and Dates - Value, purchase date, warranty expiry
Control Tab - Risk and security controls

Control Tab

Manage infrastructure controls:

Navigate to Control tab
Add Risk Controls - Controls to mitigate risks
Add Security Controls - Security measures in place
Document control status and effectiveness

Financial Tracking

Track financial information:

Purchase Value - Asset cost
Purchase Date - When acquired
Warranty Expiry - Warranty end date
Depreciation - Asset depreciation tracking

Best Practices

Keep serial numbers and asset tags updated
Track warranty and maintenance schedules
Document network configurations
Associate with physical locations
Link to relevant security controls
Regular inventory audits