Information Asset Registers

An Information Asset Register (IAR) is a tool used to record collections of information assets regardless of format or storage location. The IAR is a simple way to help staff understand and manage the “information assets” held by your organisation and to identify and assess information security risks, assign responsibilities, and prioritise security controls.
The IAR will provide you with a valuable tool to prioritise and protect your critical information by targeting information security controls and initiatives at your high-risk information assets.
It also helps manage information by knowing where it is being kept, how long it needs to be retained for and what business functions and activities it supports.

Votar Partners can help you to establish an Information Asset Register (IAR) to:

• Identify your key information assets to the right level of detail
• Accurately describe your information assets
• Clearly assign responsibilities for your information assets
• Assess the value of the information and assign business impact levels
• Related to the compromise of confidentiality, integrity and availability
• Plan the implementation of Information Security across all Assets
• Identify critical systems for disaster Recovery and business continuity
• Inform digital preservation plans
• Identify information Management Strategy Priorities
• Conduct information security training for staff who handle high-risk information assets