Service Level Agreements are the intersection between the provisioning of bulk DC services at lowest cost and the measurable (and unmeasurable) business service expectations.
It is not unusual for enterprises to have a number of small MS SQL Server databases supporting departmental or line of business application and reporting needs.
Organizations are beginning to appreciate that their databases are a rich source of untapped information. In an effort to commoditize their data, more enterprises are leveraging data mining technologies. Strike it rich by turning enterprise data into a real commodity by understanding how data mining works.
Data governance is a vital component of any master data management strategy. The creation of a governance program depends upon executive sponsorship and gaining the support of key stakeholders. Develop a clear project strategy from the outset to avoid political fallout.
Any enterprise that has social security numbers, credit card numbers, or health information in its possession should be proactive and incorporate an encryption strategy as part of a layered approach to overall data security. This Excel tool is designed to assess the enterprise's need and state of readiness for data encryption.
Enterprises of all sizes must now comply with legislation and policies set by privacy groups that require sensitive data to be encrypted. Understand the implications of these policies and assess the enterprise's need and state of readiness for data encryption.
Building or purchasing a Master Data Management (MDM) solution will not solve master data problems on its own. Employee behavior and organizational processes need to be changed first. Assemble a data governance group to drive the organizational change necessary for MDM success.
For many organizations, transactional hub architecture represents the ideal Master Data Management (MDM) solution. However, it may not be possible or necessary for some environments given the cost and complexity of this project. When appropriate, IT managers should take a phased approach and start the project with a solution that fits their current needs.
Service oriented architecture (SOA) promises to provide businesses with flexible applications that can be quickly adapted to meet evolving business. However, successful SOA projects must be built on a solid foundation of quality data. Solve data quality problems in advance by starting an SOA project with master data management (MDM).
A critical component of any master data management (MDM) project is finding the appropriate architecture to support the solution. Making the right choice requires an understanding of the standard architectures and their associated benefits and drawbacks. Find an MDM architecture that will address business needs and fit the existing IT environment.
Service Level Agreements are the intersection between the provisioning of bulk DC services at lowest cost and the measurable (and unmeasurable) business service expectations.
It is not unusual for enterprises to have a number of small MS SQL Server databases supporting departmental or line of business application and reporting needs.
Small to mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking for a one-off database implementation will usually select largely on price. Understand Microsoft and Oracle database pricing to empower appropriate product selection.
Data privacy is a pressing and growing concern for all enterprises. Small enterprises should segregate duties and tasks at the operational level to create an IT environment based on security best practices like least privilege.
Compliance protocols and heightened consumer awareness have emphasized the importance of data protection, and yet we often hear about a significant number of large data security breaches. Protect clients and the enterprise by implementing a strong data security policy.
IT managers fear Microsoft Access because of its poor security controls and its role as a substitute for bona fide enterprise applications. CEOs and CFOs should fear Access as well because it presents a deficient internal control that could be spotted by SOX auditors. Rein in unsanctioned MS Access applications in the enterprise to improve security and mitigate the risk of material weaknesses.
Since IT personnel have greater access to data than non-IT workers, the impact and risk of data theft committed by IT employees tends to be higher. Data integrity and security must begin with solid data privacy principles and practices. Align the enterprise's access controls with a privacy mindset to mitigate threats of data loss.
Vulnerabilities often exist in databases through manufacturer flaws or faulty programming. Too often these vulnerabilities are not identified until data has been compromised. To locate database security vulnerabilities and lock down enterprise databases, take advantage of the free trial of AppDetective from Application Security, Inc.