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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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Who's the 'insider' security campaigns target?
Can CIOs learn anything from a security campaign launched by the military more than 60 years ago? News | 01 Feb 2012
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Mobile, social engineering top data security management concerns
Spear phishing, mobile device management and social engineering top IT executives' data security management agendas for 2012. News | 10 Jan 2012
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Getting a grip on shadow IT in the age of self-service technology
Shadow IT should be a serious concern for all CIOs in an age of self-service technology. Here's how to get a grip on it. News | 12 Dec 2011
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GM strategy for innovation and lowering risk should ring bell for CIOs
General Motors CFO Dan Ammann talks about GM's strategy for reducing risk and funding innovation. His remarks hold lessons for CIOs, too. News | 23 Nov 2011
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CIOs aren't letting cloud security risks derail move to the cloud
CIOs are getting a handle on cloud security risks by using trusted providers and doing due diligence in negotiating contracts. Still, concerns linger. News | 09 Nov 2011
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How does the CFO-CIO relationship actually work?
They're rarely best buds. But when the CIO and CFO get together, what role does each really play? How about director and producer? News | 04 Nov 2011
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Securing and supporting a bring-your-own-device program at Ford
Ford's mobility expert discusses bring-your-own-device program security and why contextual computing is causing fundamental shifts in business and IT. News | 01 Sep 2011
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Automated software quality metrics a cure for slapdash software?
Can automated software quality metrics for gauging structural integrity cut development costs and reduce business risk? One consortium says they can. News | 11 Aug 2011
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Cost and content of social media policies vary widely by industry
Setting social media policies is a tricky and potentially costly process that varies widely based on an industry's regulatory requirements. News | 27 Jun 2011
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A Wells Fargo roadmap to sidestep technology integration risks
Learn how an air space analysis system helped Wells Fargo CIOs avoid technology integration disasters during the merger with Wachovia. CIO Innovators | 25 May 2011
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Four priorities in securing the extended enterprise
The extended enterprise encompasses mobile, social and cloud technology, and requires four decisive security countermeasures, Forrester Research says. Tip
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All about the business: Critical insights on operational risk
Speed and complexity are putting more demands than ever on business operations. Operational risk management strategies can help bridge the gaps. Tip
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Seven IT outsourcing strategy tips for emerging technologies
An IT outsourcing strategy for emerging technology follows different rules from those of traditional deals. Here's a tip sheet for outsourcing new IT. Tip
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Take the sting out of user-developed apps with spreadsheet management
Folk wisdom has it that in the end, two things will remain: the cockroach and the spreadsheet. Your business needs spreadsheet management. Here are some tips on how to get started. Tip
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Four lessons in IT disaster recovery planning from an FAA outage
Does the recent FAA outage contain lessons for CIOs? You bet, starting with the fact that most IT disasters are exactly like the one that hobbled the flight management system. Tip
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Threat management for information systems relies on categorization
Every information system faces threats, but not all threats should be treated equally. ISO 27005 offers a guide on how to categorize threats to your organization. Tip
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Swine flu preparedness: Business continuity during an H1N1 outbreak
Swine flu preparedness will top enterprise CIO agendas this fall as offices create business continuity plans in case of widespread absenteeism. Learn more in this H1N1 flu guide. Tip
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Top five IT/Business Strategies tips of 2007
Aligning IT's needs with those of the business can be a delicate balancing act. Check out the top five IT/Business Strategies tips of 2007 for insights on how to meet the goals of both organizations. Tip
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An overview of the risk management process
In this installment of the Risk Management Guide, Shon Harris provides a 10,000-foot view of the risk management process. Tip
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Avian flu possibility shifts IT's focus to people
A potential avian flu epidemic causes IT to shift its focus to the people within the organization. Tip
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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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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. Word
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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...) Word
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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. Word
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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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Who's the 'insider' security campaigns target?
Can CIOs learn anything from a security campaign launched by the military more than 60 years ago? News
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Four priorities in securing the extended enterprise
The extended enterprise encompasses mobile, social and cloud technology, and requires four decisive security countermeasures, Forrester Research says. Tip
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Mobile, social engineering top data security management concerns
Spear phishing, mobile device management and social engineering top IT executives' data security management agendas for 2012. News
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Getting a grip on shadow IT in the age of self-service technology
Shadow IT should be a serious concern for all CIOs in an age of self-service technology. Here's how to get a grip on it. News
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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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GM strategy for innovation and lowering risk should ring bell for CIOs
General Motors CFO Dan Ammann talks about GM's strategy for reducing risk and funding innovation. His remarks hold lessons for CIOs, too. News
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CIOs aren't letting cloud security risks derail move to the cloud
CIOs are getting a handle on cloud security risks by using trusted providers and doing due diligence in negotiating contracts. Still, concerns linger. News
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How does the CFO-CIO relationship actually work?
They're rarely best buds. But when the CIO and CFO get together, what role does each really play? How about director and producer? News
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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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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.