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Rainmakers: Three CIOs who made revenue generation their business
CIOs know alignment with the business is vital, but as IT emerges as a center of innovation, smart CIOs are taking charge of revenue generation. CIO Innovators
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Enterprise security management and strategy guide for CIOs
In this enterprise security management guide, learn how CIOs are securing their data in today's mobile- and cloud-happy IT environment. CIO Briefing
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IT security issues quiz for enterprise CIOs: Test your knowledge
Is your data properly secured? Do you know how to assess vendor risk? Review recent stories and take this quiz to get a handle on IT security issues. Quiz
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Enterprise risk management strategies guide for CIOs
Risk management is critical for enterprises embarking on new IT projects and plans. Take a look at these resources for insights and advice on risk management. Executive Guides
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Email archiving solutions and strategies for enterprise CIOs
Effective email archiving solutions and strategies are an important part of a CIO's job, as e-discovery, litigation and compliance regulations require detailed email policies. Resource Guide
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Enterprise risk management quiz for CIOs
Enterprise risk management (ERM) is getting increased attention due to concerns about data protection, NAC, cloud computing and compliance. Learn more about ERM and take our quiz. Quiz
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IT Risk: Turning Business Threats into Competitive Advantage
IT has become more central to business over the past 20 years, but many enterprises haven't adjusted their processes for making key decisions about IT and IT risks. The new book "IT Risk: Turning Business Threats into Competitive Advantage" delves in... Chapter Download
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Information security, risk management and compliance staffing guide
Information security, risk management and compliance are serious issues for CIOs. This Executive Guide offers insights on how to recruit, manage and retain skilled IT staff members who can manage these complicated tasks. CIO Briefing
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Risk Management Strategies for CIOs
Risk management articles, podcasts and webcasts from SearchCIO.com and CIO Decisions. Supercast
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Identity and access management strategies for CIOs
Watch, listen and read more strategic and management advice on identity and access management. Supercast
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Can you have big data and personal data privacy?
In a big data era, one of the sacrificial lambs is personal data privacy. This is a risk for each of us and the companies we work for. CIO Matters | 26 Mar 2013
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Privacy in the workplace, a tangled tale
Two recent incidents point up the looming conflicts related to privacy in the workplace. Things are going to get worse before they get better. CIO Matters | 18 Mar 2013
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Cybercrime is on the minds of board members; CIOs, CISOs rejoice
Board members are seeking out CIOs' and CISOs' advice on cybercrime as it creeps into their proprietary domain: revenue and investor perception. CIO Matters | 11 Mar 2013
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FTC mobile privacy guidelines put mobile ecosystem and CIOs on notice
If CIOs haven't updated their data privacy laws to include mobile data, the FTC's new mobile privacy guidelines make it clear that the time has come. News | 07 Feb 2013
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Information security trends: Uneducated users, mobility boom intensify threats
CompTIA's information security trends study reveals a dangerous disconnect. IT leaders know end users are a big threat but focus resources elsewhere. News | 28 Nov 2012
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Sustainable IT strategy drives socially responsible business practices
As businesses confront a world with rising energy costs and shrinking resources, a sustainable IT strategy can be a key enabler for change. CIO Matters | 01 Nov 2012
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Should cloud service providers take a vertical tack?
A specialty approach could be the answer for cloud service providers looking to ease enterprise CIO risk and compliance concerns. CIO Matters | 20 Sep 2012
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The revolution is here, but is the CIO’s role about cleaning up the mess?
Welcome to the revolution, err, MIT Sloan CIO Symposium, complete with bomb throwers, cautionary tales and pondering about the CIO role. News | 25 May 2012
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Even a minor lapse in security protocol can lead to major costs
When security protocols are neglected, data isn't the only loss. A breach in Utah cost the state CIO his job and possibly his reputation. News | 18 May 2012
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CIOs get no respect? They should follow the money
CIOs don't get any respect from CEOs on innovation leadership. Don't get miffed, follow the money. News | 26 Apr 2012
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For effective cybersecurity, communicate and cover your assets
Learn how to tackle cybercrime from former White House CIO Theresa Payton and former federal Cybersecurity Coordinator Howard Schmidt. Tip
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A CIO's five-point plan for managing endpoint security
Niel Nickolaisen offers a five-point solution for managing endpoint security for the hyper-connected enterprise -- starting with data governance. Tip
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Building the 'human firewall': A behavioral approach
Build a 'human firewall' with employee security awareness programs that incorporate straight talk, humor, wit and storytelling. Tip
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Four steps to defining and articulating the role of risk management
Risk management programs are under pressure from all quarters. Here are four steps to defining and articulating the role of risk management. Expert Tip
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Fannie Mae's approach to taming end-user computing applications
Take a look at how Fannie Mae brought end-user computing application proliferation under control in three steps. Tip
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Four approaches to mobile device protection
From MDM agents to use agreements, here are four steps to consider for mobile device protection. Tip
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Privacy and data protection governance in five steps
From data privacy scope to mapping laws to business requirements, Forrester Research outlines five steps to privacy and data protection governance. Tip
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Mobile device security: Rewards outweigh risks
See why one CIO believes that mobile device security concerns are covered by VDI -- and are a ruse for some IT professionals to hide behind. Tip
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Minimizing supply chain risks key to business continuity management
Find out why supply chain analysis is a critical component of business continuity management in this tip. Tip
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Project management competency built on agile methods, risk mitigation
Niel Nickolaisen outlines how to develop project management competency around agile methods, risk mitigation and transparency. The Real Niel
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Information Sharing and Analysis Centers: Getting started with ISACs
Joe Granneman explains how ISACs enable cybersecurity information sharing and the basic requirements for joining an ISAC. Answer
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business continuity management (BCM)
Business continuity management (BCM) is a framework for identifying an organization's risk of exposure to internal and external threats. Definition
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vendor risk management (VRM)
Vendor risk management (VRM) is a comprehensive plan for identifying and decreasing potential business uncertainties and legal liabilities regarding the hiring of 3rd party vendors for IT products and services. Definition
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pretexting
Pretexting is a form of social engineering in which one individual lies to obtain privileged data about another individual in order to engage in identity theft or corporate espionage. A pretext is a false motive. Definition
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control framework
A control framework is a data structure that organizes and categorizes an organization’s internal controls, which are practices and procedures established to create business value and minimize risk. Definition
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sustainability risk management (SRM)
Sustainability risk management (SRM) is a business strategy that aligns profit goals with a company's environmental policies. Definition
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GRC (governance, risk management and compliance) software
GRC (governance, risk management and compliance) software allows publicly-held companies to integrate and manage IT operations that are subject to regulation. (Continued...) Definition
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CIO: Innovation driven by IT simplification processes
IT simplification processes are driving innovation at insurance company Northwestern Mutual. Learn more in this interview with CIO Tim Schaefer. CIO Innovators
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Big data creating need for tighter fraud prevention controls
A security expert talks about fraud prevention tools that work and those that don't, and why it's so important to customize a fraud detection system. Podcast
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Equifax’s fraud prevention expert talks tricks of the trade
Equifax’s security expert talks frankly about fraud prevention and detection, and why billing systems are one of his frontline defenses. Podcast
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Cloud computing success at Aquent means going all in
Managing cloud computing success requires planning, attention to risk management, and bold innovation, all of which happened at Aquent, its CIO says. Video
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IT risk management in the enterprise: Expert podcast
Author George Westerman offers advice to help you turn IT risk management from a cost of doing business into an enabler of strategic value. Podcast
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Tips for building a cost-effective risk management plan
In this podcast, our expert will offer tips for successfully presenting your CEO with a cost-justified risk management plan. Podcast
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Information Sharing and Analysis Centers: Getting started with ISACs
Joe Granneman explains how ISACs enable cybersecurity information sharing and the basic requirements for joining an ISAC. Answer
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For effective cybersecurity, communicate and cover your assets
Learn how to tackle cybercrime from former White House CIO Theresa Payton and former federal Cybersecurity Coordinator Howard Schmidt. Tip
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A CIO's five-point plan for managing endpoint security
Niel Nickolaisen offers a five-point solution for managing endpoint security for the hyper-connected enterprise -- starting with data governance. Tip
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Rainmakers: Three CIOs who made revenue generation their business
CIOs know alignment with the business is vital, but as IT emerges as a center of innovation, smart CIOs are taking charge of revenue generation. CIO Innovators
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Building the 'human firewall': A behavioral approach
Build a 'human firewall' with employee security awareness programs that incorporate straight talk, humor, wit and storytelling. Tip
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Can you have big data and personal data privacy?
In a big data era, one of the sacrificial lambs is personal data privacy. This is a risk for each of us and the companies we work for. CIO Matters
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Privacy in the workplace, a tangled tale
Two recent incidents point up the looming conflicts related to privacy in the workplace. Things are going to get worse before they get better. CIO Matters
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Cybercrime is on the minds of board members; CIOs, CISOs rejoice
Board members are seeking out CIOs' and CISOs' advice on cybercrime as it creeps into their proprietary domain: revenue and investor perception. CIO Matters
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Four steps to defining and articulating the role of risk management
Risk management programs are under pressure from all quarters. Here are four steps to defining and articulating the role of risk management. Expert Tip
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FTC mobile privacy guidelines put mobile ecosystem and CIOs on notice
If CIOs haven't updated their data privacy laws to include mobile data, the FTC's new mobile privacy guidelines make it clear that the time has come. News
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About Enterprise risk management
An effective risk management plan includes ways in which an IT organization can minimize the effects of risk of an organization's assets and data. The CIO or chief risk officer (CRO) works closely with the business units to address risks such as accidental financial or strategic losses. Find the latest risk management information for CIOs, including news, tips and other resources, in this topic section.