AAISM governance practices emphasize automation as the most effective way to maintain comprehensive, accurate, and scalable data classification and inventory management. An automated data cataloging tool integrated with all repositories ensures continuous visibility, reduces human error, and supports regulatory compliance. Centralized teams and manual processes provide oversight but cannot achieve the same scale and consistency. Periodic audits detect issues but are reactive rather than proactive. For effective governance, the best solution is automated cataloging integrated across data repositories.