CISSP Crash Course - Secure Provisioning

The video tutorial discusses secure configuration, focusing on asset management. It differentiates between tangible assets like hardware and software, and intangible assets such as patents and copyrights. The tutorial explains how a Configuration Management System (CMS) is used to manage and track hardware and software assets, while intangible assets are tracked through Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAP). The video concludes with a summary and appreciation for the audience.

What are examples of tangible assets in an organization?

• Desktops and servers

• Patents and copyrights

• Potential revenue

• Company reputation

How are hardware assets typically tracked in an organization?

• Through verbal agreements

• Using barcodes or RFID tags

• By manual entry in a logbook

• Via email notifications

Which system is used to manage hardware assets in an organization?

• Configuration Management System

• Customer Relationship Management

• Enterprise Resource Planning

• General Ledger System

Why are intangible assets not tracked in a CMS?

• They are too expensive to track

• They are not physical in nature

• They are not valuable to the organization

• They are already tracked by CMS

Which principle is used to report intangible assets like company reputation?

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

• Corporate Social Responsibility

• International Financial Reporting Standards

• Environmental, Social, and Governance