Modern IT environments are dynamic, hybrid, and constantly evolving. Manually maintaining an up-to-date inventory of resources, applications, and network dependencies is no longer feasible. This white paper explores how to automate inventory processes, enhance accuracy, and bridge the gap between infrastructure, security, and operations teams.
What you’ll learn from this white paper:
- Automating Resource Inventory in Hybrid Environments – discover how passive and active monitoring can deliver real-time visibility of all networked resources—across on-prem, cloud, and DMZ segments—without manual input.
- Understanding Network Dependencies and Communication Paths – learn how to map applications, servers, and endpoints by analyzing network flows, including port usage, traffic volumes, and cross-location communication.
- Detecting Policy Violations and Unwanted Connections – explore how automatic comparison of live traffic against defined security policies helps identify unauthorized behavior and supports rapid response.
- Integrating Inventory Data Across Systems – see how integration with CMDBs, ticketing systems, and SIEM platforms ensures seamless data exchange, enhances incident management, and reduces administrative overhead.
Download now to gain full visibility into your network resources!
FAQ
What is resource inventory automation in hybrid environments?
It involves using passive and active monitoring to achieve real-time visibility of all networked resources in on-prem, cloud, and DMZ segments without manual input.
How can network dependencies and communication paths be understood?
By mapping applications, servers, and endpoints through the analysis of network flows, including port usage, traffic volumes, and cross-location communication.
What is the benefit of detecting policy violations and unwanted connections?
It helps in identifying unauthorized behavior by comparing live traffic against defined security policies and supports rapid response to security issues.
How does integrating inventory data across systems benefit an organization?
Integration with CMDBs, ticketing systems, and SIEM platforms ensures seamless data exchange, enhances incident management, and reduces administrative overhead.
