Technology is interwoven with the majority of business processes these days, and while that comes with big benefits, it also adds big risks. My answer and the contribution of 15 other members of the Forbes Technology Council: Now on Forbes!
Category: IT Governance
NACD: Three Action Items to Get Started with Better Cybersecurity Oversight
Boards often delegate oversight of the cybersecurity strategy to executives, outside consultants, or at most one board member. It is possible to take your oversight to the next level with a few simple changes.
Free Software to run your Business or Home
Running your personal cloud can be easy. A short presentation on why and what software to use to quickly build a Home or SMB Server with UCS.
Expert Panel: 16 Issues C-Suite Tech Leaders Must Be Ready To Address With Their Company Boards
When meeting with a C-suite tech leader, an organization’s board is going to want detailed information on how technology initiatives are moving the mission forward and impacting the bottom line. They may also want to know what they can do to help.
No More Connection Errors: How To Strengthen Engagement With IT
Many senior executives outside the IT department still see IT as a service provider and not necessarily an integral part of their company. But digital transformation that replaces old processes with computer-driven approaches is slowly changing this outlook.
The Hidden Costs of Logging In
My workday probably starts the same way as most people’s. Yet, logging in over and over comes with a hefty hidden cost in terms of time, money, and security.
Know Your Part: Why Open Source Should Push For Software Bills Of Materials
Between government mandates and unclear returns on investment, software bills of materials (SBOM) are getting a bad reputation. Yet they are one area where open-source software can demonstrate the benefits of solid international cooperation and robust software practices that underlie many of its offerings. Why to embrace SBOMs? Now on Forbes!
The Great Resignation & The Future Of Work: Kevin Dominik Korte Of Univention North America On How Employers and Employees Are Reworking Work Together
Education, Coaching, and Growth: With change all around us, continued education and coaching will take center stage in development plans. The “great resignation” has resulted in the loss of many experienced managers and contributors. Replacing them will remain a challenge for many organizations. For those employees who are interested, I expect companies to give them…
Staying At The Top: Three Important Actions Every IT Department Should Take
Consider how end users expect the same convenience they enjoy on their personal devices while legal wants to ensure compliance, and nobody wants to end up as the next data breach headline. It’s a perfect storm for IT departments. As a result, I often see a lack of direction when allocating budgets and time to…
Expert Panel Contribution: 14 Essential Features Of A Successful IT Governance Plan
For an IT governance plan or framework to be effective, it’s essential to plan how and by whom tech resources will be used, how they’ll be managed and monitored, what risk comes with their use, and how leadership will know the system is working as expected. Below, 14 members of the Forbes Technology Council list…