Sort Hardware Signals by Trust Level
Categorize hardware inventory signals by how much trust they deserve in an ITAM decision.
Sort each hardware signal into the trust bucket it best supports. Think about what the signal proves, not what you wish it proved. Identity evidence Ownership or assignment evidence Activity evidence Lifecycle closure evidence Weak lead only MDM record with serial number and device ID Purchase order with asset tag and cost center HR identity record matching assigned user VPN connection from a hostname yesterday EDR heartbeat in the last 24 hours Signed return receipt from offboarding Wipe certificate linked to serial number Hostname that looks like a sales laptop Manager chat saying "I think Carlos has it"
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