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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\t\t\n\t\tIn today’s digital landscape, risk mitigation is paramount. While cybersecurity often takes the spotlight, the physical assets that run your business – your IT hardware – pose a significant, and often overlooked, security risk. A proactive Hardware Asset Management (HAM) strategy, built on the ServiceNow platform, is your first line of defence, ensuring you know exactly what hardware you have and its security status at all times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Consider the security and compliance risks your organisation faces without a solid HAM practice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ServiceNow HAM<\/a> provides the solution by transforming asset data from a static list into a dynamic, integrated risk mitigation tool. Its value extends far beyond simple tracking:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Full-spectrum lifecycle control<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n ServiceNow enables you to track the entire hardware lifecycle, from procurement to disposal. This comprehensive view ensures that compliance starts the moment an asset is acquired and lasts right through to its secure retirement. Features like Asset Lifecycle Automation streamline the hardware disposal process, guaranteeing that data is wiped and assets are retired securely and responsibly, which is critical for meeting data privacy laws (like GDPR).<\/p>\n\n\n\n CMDB-integrated visibility<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Unlike stand-alone tools, ServiceNow HAM is natively integrated with the Configuration Management Database (CMDB). This is a game-changer for risk. It means that asset information – where it is, who uses it, and its maintenance history – is directly linked to your service and incident management processes. This dramatically speeds up incident resolution and allows Change Management to proactively assess the risk of any proposed hardware change before it’s implemented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Proactive compliance and audit readiness<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n ServiceNow provides an accurate and verifiable asset inventory, helping you to be perpetually audit-ready. The platform’s comprehensive reporting and executive dashboards allow you to easily track all your assets, providing a clear, immutable audit trail. This means you can confidently mitigate risks from unauthorised or “shadow” IT devices and prove compliance with relevant regulations at a moment\u2019s notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A robust HAM system on the ServiceNow platform allows you to manage the entire hardware lifecycle, ensuring that every asset is accounted for and handled responsibly. This isn’t just about avoiding problems; it\u2019s about creating a more secure, reliable, and resilient IT environment. By tracking your assets proactively, you can ensure they are always compliant, well-maintained, and not a liability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In today’s digital landscape, risk mitigation is paramount. While cybersecurity often takes the spotlight, the physical assets that run your business – your IT hardware – pose a significant, and often overlooked, security risk. A proactive Hardware Asset Management (HAM) strategy, built on the ServiceNow platform, is your first line of defence, ensuring you know […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":753165,"template":"","categories":[1044,2248],"tags":[],"industry":[],"class_list":["post-771275","expert-view","type-expert-view","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-servicenow-en-nl","category-technology-workflows-en-nl"],"acf":[],"cards":"\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>\nIs your hardware putting you at risk?
Our HAM Assessment<\/mark> can help you get a clear picture of your security posture.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n\nMore details<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\n\n\t\t<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t