Brand Compliance has been appointed as an independent external certification body to perform conformity assessments for ISO/IEC 19770-1. The ISO/IEC 19770-11:2021 standard specifies requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of IT asset management systems.
To make implementation manageable, the standard suggests three to four tiers (depending on the version referenced) that build upon each other:
Shifted from "SAM" to "ITAM," treating it as a Management System Standard (MSS) . This version emphasizes organizational context, leadership, and risk-based thinking. Key Components and Resources
Limits risks related to license compliance (audits), security vulnerabilities, and vendor management. Iso 19770-1 Pdf
Standardizing how assets enter and exit the organization to prevent "ghost" assets or security leaks.
Enhanced Security: Provides better visibility into what is on the network, helping to identify unauthorized or vulnerable software.
With data and control established, Tier 3 focuses on driving efficiency and financial optimization. Brand Compliance has been appointed as an independent
The current published version is the 2017 core with this amendment incorporated. Any official PDF purchased today should reflect the consolidated text.
These clauses reflect the structure of the international standard ISO/IEC 19770-1:2017.
Standardized documentation protects organizations against unbudgeted true-up costs during vendor software audits. Enhanced Security: Provides better visibility into what is
Organizations that invest in ISO/IEC 19770-1 implementation position themselves to reduce costs, mitigate compliance risks, enhance security, and demonstrate governance excellence to stakeholders and partners. In an era where software vendor audits are increasingly common and IT assets represent significant organizational investment, ISO/IEC 19770-1 provides the structured, internationally-recognized approach needed to manage these critical resources effectively.
The SAM Maturity Assessment, based on the ISO framework and ISO/IEC 19770-1, has been widely adopted across the SAM industry to evaluate organizational maturity.