Why Asset Lifecycle Management Is Now a Security Imperative

Beyond Purchase Orders

Asset Management = Security Management

Asset management used to be seen as a procurement or IT inventory task — tracking laptops, printers, or software licenses primarily for cost management.

Today, it’s a security imperative.

If you don’t know exactly what assets exist in your environment, you can’t secure them. Unknown assets often mean unpatched vulnerabilities, outdated software, or even abandoned credentials — all major entry points for attackers.

The Lifecycle Matters More Than Ever

Security-conscious organizations now monitor assets through the entire lifecycle:

• Acquisition and provisioning
• Active use and maintenance
• Decommissioning and secure disposal

Each phase presents opportunities — and risks — that must be managed carefully to maintain a strong security posture.

Modernizing Lifecycle Management

Modern asset lifecycle management isn’t about paperwork — it’s about real-time dashboards, alerts, and integrations with identity platforms and ticketing systems to automate as much as possible.

TrustPuma was built with this philosophy in mind — helping organizations track, manage, and retire assets securely and efficiently, all from a single platform.