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Asset management ASMG

The management of the lifecycle for all managed assets (hardware, software, intellectual property, licences, warranties etc) including security, inventory, compliance, usage and disposal, aiming to protect and secure the corporate assets portfolio, optimise the total cost of ownership and sustainability by minimising operating costs, improving investment decisions and capitalising on potential opportunities. Knowledge and use of international standards for asset management and close integration with security, change, and configuration management are examples of enhanced asset management development.

Moving to SFIA 8 

There is an updated version of this skill for SFIA 8. 

  • The skill descriptions have been edited for readability and guidance notes have been added 
  • Details available here - SFIA 8 Asset management  
  • SFIA 7 skill descriptions will remain available for you to use 
  • Previous SFIA assessments are not impacted by this change. 
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Levels of responsibility for this skill

Asset management: Level 1

This skill is not typically observed or practiced at this level of responsibility and accountability.

Asset management: Level 2

Uses agreed procedures to create and maintain an accurate register of assets. Performs activities related to administration of assets. Produces routine reports to assist asset management activities and decision making.

Asset management: Level 3

Applies tools, techniques and processes to create and maintain an accurate asset register. Produces reports and analysis to support asset management activities and aid decision making.

Asset management: Level 4

Controls IT assets in one or more significant areas, ensuring that administration of the acquisition, storage, distribution, movement and disposal of assets is carried out. Produces and analyses registers and histories of authorised assets (including secure master copies of software, documentation, data, licenses and agreements for supply, warranty and maintenance), and verifies that all these assets are in a known state and location. Acts to highlight and resolve potential instances of unauthorised assets such as unlicensed copies of software.

Asset management: Level 5

Manages and maintains the service compliance of all IT and service assets in line with business and regulatory requirements involving knowledge of financial and technical processes, tools and techniques. Identifies, assesses and communicates associated risks. Ensures asset controllers, infrastructure teams and the business co-ordinate and optimise value, maintain control and maintain appropriate legal compliance.

Asset management: Level 6

Promotes the continuing economic and effective provision of services, ensuring that all changes to assets and services are appropriately and accurately controlled and recorded. Provides information and advice on issues such as maintenance of hardware assets, licensing of software, protection of intellectual property, and legal obligations. Promotes awareness of and commitment to asset control. Initiates assessment of consequences and risks arising from decisions to obtain, change or continue the possession or use of an asset, system or service.

Asset management: Level 7

This skill is not typically observed or practiced at this level of responsibility and accountability.