When it comes to managing user identities and logging into IT systems, different stakeholders have different expectations. For starters, employees focus on usability and how to minimize the interruption of their workflow. The IT department, for obvious reasons, is focused on security and manageability, and management always keeps an eye on the bottom line.Balancing employees’…
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.
Grit, Vision, Refocus in Life, IT, and the Boardroom
5000..2500..1000..50..10..5..4..3..2..1 Running my first 5k race has been a challenging experience. There were numerous moments when giving up felt like the best choice. Yet, quitting would have meant never experiencing crossing the finish line and not experiencing the joy of reaching the goal. Like running a race, the hard decisions that come with running an…
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.
Expert Panel: The Most Dangerous Cybersecurity Threats Revealed By 40 IT Experts
Due to the pandemic, many traditional brick-and-mortar businesses have been forced to digitalize despite not being prepared for it. This has led to many security risks. Even businesses that have a history of operating online have been affected because their employees who started working remotely have fewer security measures on their home devices. We want…
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…