Asset Classification Lab
Overview
In this lab, I created an asset inventory for a small business home network. I identified connected devices, assessed their access methods, owners, and locations, and classified their sensitivity based on confidentiality and exposure risk.
Home Network Device Inventory
| Asset |
Network Access |
Owner |
Location |
Notes |
Sensitivity |
| Network router |
Continuous |
Internet service provider (ISP) |
On-premises |
Has a 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz connection. All devices connect to the 5 GHz frequency. |
Confidential |
| Desktop |
Occasional |
Homeowner |
On-premises |
Contains private information, like photos. |
Restricted |
| Guest smartphone |
Occasional |
Friend |
On and off-premises |
Connects to my home network. |
Internal-only |
| External hard drive |
Occasional |
Homeowner |
On-premises |
Contains music and movies. |
Confidential |
| Streaming media player |
Continuous |
Homeowner |
On-premises |
Payment card information is stored for movie rentals. |
Internal-only |
| Portable game console |
Occasional |
Friend |
On and off-premises |
Has a camera and microphone. |
Internal-only |
Sensitivity Categories
| Category |
Access Designation |
| Restricted |
Need-to-know |
| Confidential |
Limited to specific users |
| Internal-only |
Users on-premises |
| Public |
Anyone |