Network defenses are static, while the network itself constantly changes. How can CIOs assure security programs remain current and in compliance? This requires executive-level visibility into the network - with drill-down capability to view all network assets, the relationship between assets, and whether assets are operating in accordance with policy.

HOW CAN IPSONAR HELP?
IPsonar^® provides the solution to validate security compliance management efforts with quantifiable knowledge, allowing organizations to:

• Maintain compliance amid network and regulatory change.
  Accurately gauge impact of policy change to security and compliance. Stay apprised of planned and unplanned network change, such as connectivity to a new business partner or addition of unauthorized routers in a branch office.
• Optimize vulnerability management and incident response.
  Periodically monitor compliance to assure new mandates and evolving resources do not compromise efforts. Export IPsonar’s network inventory to security tools, aligning them with network change.
• Eliminate audit surprises.
  Identify all connections and devices. Isolate configuration problems, and validate access control lists. Prioritize trouble spots so that issues are resolved before audits.
• Gain “fact-based” compliance reporting.
  Base reporting on IPsonar's objective results, not word of mouth or extrapolation.