IT Governance Framework: Definition, models and Implementation
There are two key contributors that have led to the rise of IT governance and for good. First, there is an increasing acknowledgement on IT concerns as business problems; IT is no longer seen as a siloed function. Second, IT professionals today need to think beyond data, tools, and processes to earn a seat at…
Jul 23, 2024
Data Governance Maturity models: Which one to choose?
According to a recent study, about 60% of Chief Development Officers are said to prioritize data governance in 2024 because of the return on investment they receive. The benefits include increased funding, opportunity generation, and enhanced security. In fact, many organizations are now shifting data governance left, which involves early testing of data and ensuring…
Jul 22, 2024
Governance Vs Compliance: Similarities, Differences and Common Misconceptions
When viewed from the outside, it is easy to misinterpret the results from compliance as indicators of good governance. For example, a partner might assume that passing a compliance audit signifies good leadership, a security-first culture, and a proactive approach to risk management. However, the company may have achieved compliance using a reactive approach and…
Jul 22, 2024
Data Governance Policy: Steps to Create, Examples and Templates
When leaders discuss the biggest data governance implementation challenges, they often mention the challenge of getting the stakeholders on board. This difficulty typically arises from a lack of data literacy and tooling, combined with the complex notions about execution. Now imagine a document that guides them on the hows and whys, serving as a blueprint…
Jul 22, 2024
How to conduct a user access review?
On May 2023, a disgruntled Tesla ex-employee used his privileges as a service technician to gain access to data of 75,735 employees, including personal details and financial information. The breach attracted a $3.3 billion fine under GDPR. While breaches due to external and unknown factors are not under an organization’s control, such incidents can be…
Jun 05, 2024
A Complete Guide on Security Incident Management
With increased dependence on cloud solutions, remote work, bring-your-own-device policies and other digital advancements, concepts like zero trust security, cyber insurance, and security incident response management are emerging as a trend. The incident response market size is expected to reach $33.76 billion in 2023 as opposed to $11.05 billion in 2017. With malicious activities becoming…
Apr 18, 2024