Financial Services

IT Asset Inventory for Major Banking Institution

Comprehensive technology asset tracking and verification across 450+ branch locations and data centers, ensuring regulatory compliance and cybersecurity standards for a leading financial institution.

Nationwide - United States
14 Months
85 Professionals
450+
Locations Audited
287K+
IT Assets Tracked
$24.8M
Value Reconciled

Client Overview

A major U.S. banking institution with over $180 billion in assets required a comprehensive IT asset inventory across their entire enterprise infrastructure. The project encompassed 450+ branch locations, 12 regional data centers, corporate headquarters, and remote work environments.

The scope included tracking and verification of servers, networking equipment, workstations, laptops, mobile devices, ATMs, security systems, and specialized banking technology across all facilities.

With stringent regulatory requirements from the Federal Reserve, OCC, and FFIEC, the institution needed absolute accuracy in asset tracking to maintain compliance and support cybersecurity initiatives.

Project Scope

450+ Locations
Branch offices, data centers, corporate facilities
287,000+ IT Assets
Hardware, software, network infrastructure
Regulatory Compliance
Federal Reserve, OCC, FFIEC, SOX requirements
Security Clearance
Background checks, NDA, secure data handling

The Challenge

Asset Visibility Gaps

Decentralized IT procurement and management resulted in incomplete asset records. The institution lacked visibility into 18% of their technology assets, creating compliance risks and potential security vulnerabilities across the enterprise.

Regulatory Pressure

Federal banking regulators required comprehensive IT asset documentation for cybersecurity assessments and audit readiness. Non-compliance could result in regulatory sanctions and increased scrutiny from oversight agencies.

Cybersecurity Concerns

Unknown or untracked devices posed significant security risks. The institution needed to identify all endpoints, verify security configurations, and ensure proper asset lifecycle management to prevent data breaches and unauthorized access.

Financial Reconciliation

Discrepancies between physical assets and financial records exceeded $28 million. The institution needed accurate asset valuation for financial reporting, insurance coverage, and capital planning purposes.

Our Solution

Security-First Approach

All team members underwent comprehensive background checks and security clearance processes. We implemented strict data handling protocols, encrypted communication channels, and secure asset tracking systems that met banking industry security standards.

Our mobile inventory platform featured bank-grade encryption, multi-factor authentication, and real-time audit trails to ensure complete data security throughout the engagement.

Advanced Asset Tracking Technology

We deployed RFID and barcode scanning technology combined with our proprietary mobile inventory platform. Each asset was tagged, scanned, and verified against existing records, with real-time data synchronization to the client's asset management system.

Our technology captured detailed asset attributes including serial numbers, model information, location data, configuration details, and security status for comprehensive tracking and reporting.

Phased Rollout Strategy

We executed a carefully planned phased approach, prioritizing data centers and high-security facilities first, followed by regional offices and branch locations. This methodology minimized operational disruption while ensuring thorough coverage.

Each phase included pre-audit planning, on-site verification, real-time reconciliation, and post-audit reporting with detailed findings and recommendations for asset management improvements.

Regulatory Compliance Documentation

We provided comprehensive documentation aligned with Federal Reserve, OCC, and FFIEC requirements. Our deliverables included detailed asset registers, compliance reports, exception documentation, and remediation recommendations.

All documentation was structured to support regulatory examinations, internal audits, and cybersecurity assessments, providing the institution with audit-ready records and complete asset lifecycle visibility.

Results & Impact

99.4%

Asset Accuracy Achieved

Verified and documented 287,000+ IT assets with 99.4% accuracy, establishing a reliable foundation for asset management and compliance reporting.

$24.8M

Financial Reconciliation

Identified and reconciled $24.8 million in asset value discrepancies, improving financial reporting accuracy and supporting proper insurance coverage.

18,400+

Previously Unknown Assets

Discovered 18,400+ untracked IT assets across the enterprise, eliminating visibility gaps and reducing cybersecurity risks from unknown endpoints.

100%

Regulatory Compliance

Achieved full compliance with Federal Reserve and OCC asset documentation requirements, successfully passing subsequent regulatory examinations.

Zero

Operational Disruptions

Completed the entire inventory across 450+ locations with zero disruptions to banking operations or customer service delivery.

2,847

Security Vulnerabilities Identified

Flagged 2,847 assets with security configuration issues or end-of-life status, enabling proactive remediation and risk mitigation.

Technologies & Methodologies

RFID & Barcode Scanning

Deployed enterprise-grade RFID readers and mobile barcode scanners for rapid, accurate asset identification and tracking across all facility types.

  • Handheld RFID readers for dense environments
  • Mobile barcode scanners with offline capability
  • Asset tagging with tamper-evident labels

Mobile Inventory Platform

Custom mobile application with bank-grade security features, real-time data synchronization, and comprehensive asset attribute capture capabilities.

  • End-to-end encryption and MFA
  • Real-time data validation and reconciliation
  • Photo documentation and GPS tagging

ERP Integration

Seamless integration with the client's SAP ERP system for automated data synchronization, reconciliation, and comprehensive reporting capabilities.

  • API-based data exchange with SAP
  • Automated exception reporting
  • Compliance-ready documentation
"CPCON's IT asset inventory project exceeded our expectations in every dimension. Their security-conscious approach, technical expertise, and attention to regulatory requirements gave us complete confidence throughout the engagement. The accuracy and completeness of their work has transformed our asset management capabilities and positioned us for continued regulatory compliance."
Chief Information Officer
Major U.S. Banking Institution

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