IT must decide where technology standards are appropriate, where flexibility is needed, and how to govern compliance and exceptions to standards.

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The IT department often is tasked with developing a range of policies to help set behavior expectations with users and to protect the organization from risk. Without writing expertise and business support, this can be asking too much. To help...

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Deploying standard server configurations is a proven method of reducing operating risk. Implementing a server configuration policy is the best way to ensure that all servers have been hardened with consistent security configurations and processes.

(4-Dec-09) Humans are the weakest link in any security scheme. Security professionals can do their best to protect systems with layers of anti-malware, personal and network firewalls, biometric login authentication, and even data encryption, but...

(IT Business) - According to one Canadian IT consultancy firm and an analyst, when it comes to securing business networks and infrastructures, the channel can help customers be more secure by following four easy steps.

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All companies require a well written patch management policy to ensure that IT systems function optimally and that vulnerabilities are mitigated. Use this template to create your own customized policy.

Data integration plays a vital role in an enterprise Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) strategy. Understand the value and importance of data integration to the creation of data services and how upfront planning can help maximize SOA benefits...

As the battle for administrative privileges rages on in many companies, Microsoft has released some compelling information in their latest Security Intelligence Report that reinforces the need for least privileges. This note details the...

Companies should take a proactive approach to implementing a teleworking program. The more prepared the company is and the more in-depth its preparation, the more effective the program will be. Setting policies and guidelines will reduce...

Deploying standard server configurations is a proven method of reducing operating risk. Implementing a server configuration policy is the best way to ensure that all servers have been hardened with consistent security configurations and processes.

HIPAA's security standards came into final rule for healthcare entities large and small in April 2006. Get a handle on policy-writing for HIPAA requirements by reviewing these sample online policy templates.

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The role of the Project Office Manager is to establish, implement, develop, and control best practices for IT project management throughout the organization. This includes defining and documenting all policies and processes of project lifecycles...

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The IT Manager's role is to ensure the streamlined operation of the IT Department in alignment with the business objectives of the organization. This individual will plan, coordinate, direct, and design IT-related activities of the organization,...

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The Corporate Compliance Officer's role is to oversee and review all legal technology issues across the organization. This includes providing objective assessments of the company's compliance to legislation governing the organization's...

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The Chief Security Officer's role is to provide vision and leadership for developing and supporting security initiatives. The Chief Security Officer directs the planning and implementation of enterprise IT system, business operation, and...

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The Chief Privacy Officer's role is to provide vision and leadership for developing and supporting initiatives critical to the organization's information privacy practices. This individual directs the development and implementation of policies...

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The Database Administrator's role is to design, install, monitor, maintain, and performance tune production databases while ensuring high levels of data availability. This individual is also responsible for developing, implementing, and...

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The Database Analyst's role is to direct, evaluate, review, and manage database resources and services across the organization while ensuring high levels of data quality. This individual is also responsible for developing, implementing, and...

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The Document Imaging Specialist's role is to perform production activities for supporting in-house document retention policies and procedures. This includes preparing documents for scanning, operating scanning equipment, and assuring the quality...