TARGETED APPLICATION INVENTORY PROJECT

Because Knowledge is Power:

On May 10th, 2021, Mount Sinai Information Technology Services will be engaging all departments to launch the first comprehensive application inventory evaluation across the entire Icahn School of Medicine and MSSM.EDU network. By capturing this data, we can establish a database of applications and vendor services. Creating a process to ensure our inventory is continuously reviewed, updated and integrated into our existing MSHS clinical systems inventory will further support Cybersecurity and Disaster Recovery efforts. Together, we will build a safer infrastructure.

We want to thank everyone who has supported the application data collection to date. Because of collaborations among multiple departments, we have collected nearly 4,000 applications. If you have questions, please read our frequently asked questions linked below. Again, we thank you for your collaboration.

What We Want to Understand Better:

  • Any application or service that makes use of MSHS / ISMMS network infrastructure to interact with on-premises or external services

  • Both purchased and homegrown applications

  • Devices and hardware with built in applications that utilize network resources

Categories of applications include:

Packaged Applications


Custom Applications


Infrastructure as a Service


Software as a Service

For more information about what is in scope, not in scope, and detailed examples, navigate to our scope page.

How to Fill out Survey

The survey will come from appinventory@mssm.edu. Watch the video below to learn how to fill out the survey.


Process: A 60-Day Sprint

  1. Collection of existing inventory data and the design of a targeted survey


  1. Launch of a comprehensive inventory survey within the ISMMS community


  1. Webinar & office hours to support the community with the survey


  1. Developing a final reporting and summary of findings, associated recommendations, and remediation plan

Questions & Support

From May 10th to June, 2021, our survey will be open to principle recipients. We've also partnered with Huron Consulting, who has a long history with working with academia and health care institutions.


Have additional questions on this assessment? Please look out for our office hours and webinars.

For immediate questions, please email: appinventory@mssm.edu

Looking for more information regarding the timeline? See the project plan.

Looking for project sponsorship? See the governance structure.