How do we maintain Configuration Management (CM) controls over all devices on our network?
Under NIST frameworks, Configuration Management (CM) requires organizations to maintain an accurate inventory of system components and monitor changes over time. In many public sector environments, undocumented hardware or shadow IT makes it difficult to demonstrate that all devices are identified and controlled.
InvGate supports CM controls by performing scheduled network discovery and incorporating identified devices into a centralized asset inventory. Each discovered asset is documented and timestamped, creating traceability over when devices appear in the environment. This structured visibility helps agencies demonstrate that system components are inventoried and monitored — rather than relying on informal documentation.
How do we demonstrate Audit & Accountability (AU) for network-connected devices?
NIST’s Audit and Accountability (AU) family requires organizations to retain and produce records of system activity and configuration changes. During audits, agencies may be asked to provide historical records showing when devices were identified, updated, or modified.
InvGate maintains historical asset records and logs discovery events within a centralized platform. Devices are searchable, traceable, and exportable through custom views, allowing teams to generate documentation showing asset history and system oversight. Instead of reconstructing logs manually, organizations can produce evidence directly from the system.
How does network visibility support Access Control (AC) requirements?
Access Control (AC) controls require organizations to restrict and manage access to authorized systems. If devices are undocumented, access policies cannot be properly enforced or validated.
By maintaining a continuously updated inventory through scheduled discovery, InvGate ensures that connected systems are identifiable and governed. Once incorporated into the asset inventory, devices can be associated with ownership, classification, and approval workflows — supporting stronger enforcement of AC controls and reducing the risk of unmanaged endpoints within regulated environments.