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Tommy Lok
Regional SAM Project Manager
Softline Services International
Digital technology is transforming how people workMore and more organizations are taking intelligence and distributing it to the edge.
OPTIMIZE
OPERATIONS
by reducing risk,
cost, and
complexity of IT
TRANSFORM
PRODUCTS
by quickly
adapting to
changing
business needs
EMPOWER
EMPLOYEES
with anywhere,
any time, on any
device access
ENGAGE
CUSTOMERS
with constant
connections and
personalized
interactions
But digital transformation comes with security challenges:
Protection against data breaches and lost revenue
Staying current with the latest updates
Prevention of credential theft and associated fraud
Control of unmanaged devices
More remote
employees
Increased need
for data storage
Bring your own
device (BYOD)
Cloud solutions
Increased threat
of cyber-attacks
Multiple devices
per user
Gartner predicts that, by 2025, every industry will be transformed by digital business. Recognizing this inevitability, 52%
of CEOs and senior business executives say their organization has a digital business strategy.*
Keeping up with technology trends now and in the future
Internet of
Things (IoT)
*“Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends for 2018,” Gartner, 2018
Cyber threat in South East Asia
protectionagainst Ransom:Win32.WannaCrypt
Help us:
Save money and gain efficiencies
Understand Volume Licensing
Manage risks
Meet internal user expectations
What We Hear
A SAM Cybersecurity engagement
takes a comprehensive look at your
cybersecurity infrastructure,
including current software
deployment, usage, and licenses.
Key insights help you establish the
right processes for cyber-risk
reduction.
Protect against cyberattacks with SAM
What is Software Asset Management (SAM)?
SAM is a set of proven IT practices that unite
people, processes, and technology to
control and optimized the use of software
across an organization.
SAM can help you:
1.Control costs, risks, and complexity.
2.Optimize the use of your software
assets.3.Grow your infrastructure to meet your
business needs.
Why is SAM important for your business?
SAM Cybersecurity
You can’t protect what you don’t know.A Cybersecurity SAM Engagement provides a view of what software is deployed to identify
areas of potential risk and high-level guidance on cybersecurity programs and policies to
help enable good IT software asset management.
Benefits of a Cybersecurity SAM Engagement.Control• Reduces security risks with added policies and controls
• Offers full visibility into what’s deployed and makes sure
everything is accounted for
Optimize• Minimizes data loss, fraud, and employee downtime
• Saves money by combatting cyberattacks and increasing
efficiencies
Align
• Develops an agile infrastructure to quickly respond to threats
• Helps you securely manage software assets and promote reliable
cybersecurity practices
Critical Security Control
• Determination of Authorized/Unauthorized
Devices
• Detection of Unauthorized Software
• Vulnerability and Restoration Assessment
• Malicious Breach Protection Examination
• Windows Software Protection Assessment
• Wireless Connections Control Assessment
• Assessment of Security of Network Devices,
Firewalls and Routing Devices
• Testing and Breach Control
• Configuration Examination of Restrictions and
Control of Network Ports, Protocols and
Services
• Administrative Rights Use Assessment
• Security Limits Assessment
• Log Maintenance, Monitoring and Analysis
Assessment
• Assessment, Control and Monitoring of
Account Data
• Data Protection (Encryption) Use Assessment
SAM BenefitsConsider the following benefits as you assess your needs and determine how a SAM program might fit intoyour organization.
Good corporate governance
Smoother operations
Flexibility for the future
Volume discounts for better price points
More liability control
Reduce cybersecurity risk
Increase long-term business value
Increase employee satisfaction
Improve financial security
Reduce waste and redundancy
SAM helpsyour entireorganization
An effective SAM program can increase efficiency
throughout your business, improving productivity,
visibility, and profitability.
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Improve Internal
Efficiency
Business and
Budget PlanSave Time
and Money
SAM can provide greater agility andresponsiveness, making IT astrategic asset to your organization.
Grow stronger
Adapt more quickly
with simplified IT
management.
Monitor and
provision assets
effectively.
Plan ahead
for technology
needs.
Align your IT
with your
business goals
to create more
operational
excellence.
Everyone benefits from SAM
• IT staff—Simplify by knowing what you have, so you can streamline procedures and
efficiently plan upgrades and deployments.
• Department heads/business unit managers—Increase the visibility of current IT
spending to ensure better budget planning of projected spends and acquisitions.
• Legal—Be prepared with complete documentation of compliance.
• Purchasing/procurement—Gain improved efficiencies with effective centralized control,
defined procurement procedures, and greatly simplify reporting, budgeting, and
acquisition of IT assets.
• Human resources—Ensure employee compliance by enforcing policies that minimize
legal and security threats.
An effective SAM program can increase efficiency throughout
your business—improving productivity, visibility, and
profitability.
SAM helps you:
Control costs and business risks.
Gain visibility into your technology and insight into your
business, so you can optimize your resources.
Align your technology infrastructure with your business
goals, making IT a strategic asset that can help your
business grow more quickly.
Overall SAM makes good
business sense