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    Inventory

    Inventory Management provides a centralized view of all assets, identities, and resources within your organization.
    It enables security teams to track ownership, data classification, and metadata across a wide range of inventory types, ensuring visibility and control over the full asset landscape.
    Inventory items can be created manually or automatically populated through WatchDog integrations, allowing organizations to maintain an accurate and continuously updated inventory.
    Who can use this feature?
    All Account Owners and Security Admins
    Any End Users assigned as an owner to one or more Inventory Item
    Available on the Free, Core and Business plans

    Key Features#

    Add Inventory Items
    Create manual inventory items for assets, licenses, and other resources.
    Update Inventory Data
    Modify ownership, data types, and descriptions for inventory items.
    Auto Populate Inventory
    Automatically import inventory from supported WatchDog integrations.

    How Inventory Management Works#

    Inventory Management follows a structured process to maintain asset visibility:
    1.
    Inventory items are added manually or imported via integrations
    2.
    Each item is assigned an owner responsible for management
    3.
    Data classifications are applied to determine sensitivity and risk
    4.
    Inventory is continuously updated through manual edits and automated syncs
    5.
    All inventory types (assets, identities, licenses, etc.) are tracked centrally
    This ensures organizations maintain a complete and accurate inventory for security and compliance purposes.

    Available Data Types#

    Inventory items in WatchDog are categorized into different data types to help organize, track, and manage assets across your environment.
    Each data type represents a different class of resource and supports ownership assignment and metadata management.
    Data Types
    Data TypeDefinitionExamplesFunctionality
    AssetsPrimary compute or data resources that store, process, or transmit information.Laptops, servers, cloud resources, repositories, SaaS tenantsAssign Owner, Data Classifications, and Description
    AccessoriesSupporting items without independent compute or login capabilities.Monitors, docks, headsets, security keysAssign Owner and Description
    Human IdentitiesAccounts used by real users to access systems.M365 users, Google accounts, Slack usersAssign Owner and Description
    Non-Human IdentitiesService accounts or credentials not tied to individuals.API keys, service accounts, SSH keys, tokensAssign Owner and Description
    OAuth ApplicationsThird-party apps granted access via OAuth.Calendar integrations, CRM connectors, AI toolsAssign Owner and Description
    LicensesProduct entitlements or access rights assigned to users or systems.M365 licenses, Jira seats, EDR licensesAssign Owner and Description

    Troubleshooting#

    Cannot Create Inventory Item
    If an item cannot be created:
    Ensure required fields like Asset Name, Type, and Owner are completed
    Verify you have the Account Owner or Security Admin role
    Check if the asset already exists via integrations
    Inventory Not Updating
    Duplicate Inventory Items
    Data Classification Missing
    Modified at 2026-03-26 22:02:23
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