When considering the security implications of hardware and software inventory management, which of the following is a direct consequence of NOT regularly updating the inventory of an organization's computing resources?
Challenges in provisioning adequate resources for new employees
Increased difficulty in managing software licenses and compliance
Heightened risk of security breaches due to unmanaged or unknown assets
Difficulties in the physical retrieval of devices for maintenance tasks
Regularly updating an organization's computing resource inventory is essential for identifying and managing vulnerabilities, as well as ensuring the security posture is up-to-date. Failure to maintain an updated inventory increases the risk of incidents because unmanaged, unknown, or unpatched resources can become vectors for security breaches. It is less about physical tracking or license compliance, and more about understanding what needs to be protected and ensuring appropriate security measures are in place.
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