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CSC V8 control 1.4 – Use Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Logging to Update Enterprise Asset Inventory

Overview

CSC V8 control 1.4 recommends that organisations “Use DHCP logging on all DHCP servers or Internet Protocol (IP) address management tools to update the enterprise’s asset inventory. Review and use logs to update the enterprise’s asset inventory weekly, or more frequently.”.

Note

CSC V8 places this control in the category of “Inventory and Control of Enterprise Assets”.

CSC V8 places this control in the function of “Identify”.

This control protects the following type of asset “Devices”.

What is CIS Critical Security Controls?

The CIS Controls (formerly known as Critical Security Controls) are a recommended set of actions for cyber defense that provide specific and actionable ways to protect against cyber attacks.

The Center for Internet Security (CIS) publishes the CIS Critical Security Controls (CSC) to help organizations better defend against known attacks by distilling key security concepts into actionable controls to achieve greater overall cybersecurity defense.

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Updated on July 16, 2022
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