When we kicked off this series with Control 1.1: Establish and Maintain a Detailed Enterprise Asset Inventory, we focused on the Identify security function. That control is about visibility—knowing what you have so you can protect it. Today, we move to Control 1.2: Address Unauthorized Assets, which falls under the Respond security function. This shift is critical because once you know what assets exist, the next step is acting on what shouldn’t be there.  Why This Control Is Important...