Certified: The Security+ Prepcast

Security begins with visibility, and that means knowing what devices, systems, and software exist within your environment at all times. In this episode, we dive into asset monitoring and tracking, emphasizing the importance of real-time discovery tools, agent-based scanning, and centralized asset inventories that support security monitoring, patch management, and incident response. We also explore challenges like shadow IT—unauthorized systems that operate outside governance—and how to close visibility gaps in hybrid and cloud environments. Automated inventory systems help detect new assets the moment they appear, while configuration management databases (CMDBs) keep metadata organized for auditing and compliance. The faster you detect a new asset, the sooner you can apply controls. Tracking isn't just about knowing where things are—it's about ensuring every endpoint is seen, secured, and managed.