A company has a policy that requires the regular updating of an inventory list to document the status and assigned users of all computing resources. Which of the following reasons BEST explains why this policy is important for security?
It provides a reference for scheduling routine maintenance and cleaning for hardware devices.
It allows an organization to quickly identify systems that may be compromised during a security breach.
It ensures that all devices are equipped with the most recent operating system available.
It informs purchase decisions when procuring new computing resources.
Maintaining an accurate and regularly updated inventory list helps an organization track its assets and detect unauthorized devices quickly. In the event of a security breach, knowing exactly what hardware and software assets exist, as well as who is using them, allows for faster identification of potentially compromised systems. Such a list would also be invaluable during incident response to ensure that responders can quickly assess the full scope of an incident.
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