Why it matters
Poorly maintained hardware fails in ways that can cause both downtime and data loss.
How a self-led small team implements it
A device replacement/maintenance cadence noted in your asset register is sufficient evidence at small scale.
What auditors expect to see
Maintenance schedule or asset lifecycle policy.
Track A.7.13 in your own Statement of Applicability — mark it applicable, log your justification, and link it to the risk that drove it.
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