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Control 2 / Inventory and Control of Software Assets

Establish and Maintain a Software Inventory

Think of it likeMaking a list of all the apps and programs installed on your family’s devices, so you know what’s there and why.

In plain English

The family keeps a detailed inventory of all software on their devices, knowing what’s installed, when, and for what purpose.

Related CSF subcategories (unofficial mapping)

ID.AM-02: Inventories of software, services, and systems managed by the organization are maintained.PR.PS-02: Software is maintained, replaced, and removed commensurate with risk.