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Mobile Workforces CIO Decisions Ezine Vol. 8
Smartphones, tablet computers and other devices are transforming organizations. In this issue of Enterprise CIO Decisions Ezine, learn about managing the mobile workforce.Enterprise CIO Decisions
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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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In building a mobility strategy, what the employee says goes
In companies building a mobility strategy, the question has shifted from what's best for the business to how to do what's needed on the mobile devices employees are demanding.News | 03 May 2011
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Device choices make mobile workforce management decisions primary
The decision to deploy devices to support a mobile workforce is an easy one, but choosing which devices and platforms to deploy is not as easy.News | 06 Apr 2011
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Taking a modern approach to modernizing legacy applications
Modernizing legacy applications is no fun. If you simplify business processes first and explore all the implementation options, however, you just might survive the experience.The Real Niel
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D&M's CIO spots process levers for IT innovation
It took a supply chain expert like Lalitendu Panda to find the levers for IT innovation across D&M's global network of high-end audio and video brands.CIO Innovators
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Enterprise mobility: Ubiquitous business? Or death by 1,000 cuts?
The rush is on for enterprise mobility, as companies of all stripes incorporate mobile devices into business processes. So, where's the CIO in all this?TotalCIO Blog
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Information security and risk management guides for CIOs
Keeping your IT organization safe and secure is one battle. Doing it while staying in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations is another. These CIO Briefings will help you do both, and then some.CIO Briefings
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Debate continues over the definition and strategy of private clouds
IT executives agree to disagree on the definition of private clouds.TotalCIO Blog
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CIOs tell health IT vendors they need interop, iPad EHR, HIPAA help
Health care CIOs give vendors a laundry list of what they'll buy now, including HIPAA compliance and security help, iPad EHR interfaces and tools to improve interoperability.News | 26 Mar 2012
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E-discovery and litigation guide for CIOs
E-discovery and litigation concerns are serious responsibilities for IT staffs. Learn how to tackle them with this CIO Briefing.CIO Briefing
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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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NERC standards pose challenges for IT innovation at power utility
NERC standards compliance is the law at public utilities. ATC's IT director discusses how to create a framework for IT innovation in that environment.Video
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Compliance Q&A: How e-discovery technology enhances business processes
Planet Data Solutions CEO Howard Reissner discusses the e-discovery technology evolution and how it can make records management and other business processes more efficient.Tip
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Federated identity management urgently needed in the cloud
Federated identity management groups and vendors toss up standards and solutions, as enterprises attempt to wrest control of user access to cloud-based applications.News | 10 Mar 2011
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Cloud brokers emerge to sort out the chaos of cloud services
Faced with a chaotic mix of cloud services, IT execs now must sort through a crowd of cloud brokers that claim to minimize risks and improve interoperability.News | 08 Mar 2011
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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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Information security and risk management guides for CIOs
Keeping your IT organization safe and secure is one battle. Doing it while staying in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations is another. These CIO Briefings will help you do both, and then some.CIO Briefings
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A data management strategy without policies spells doom
There is a need for speed when it comes to data retrieval, but a successful data management strategy begins with data classification, retention and storage policies.News | 09 Nov 2010
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Mobile operations and security specialist makes mobile strategies sing
Forrester Research analysts outline why a mobile operations and security specialist is essential for an effective, long-term mobile strategy.Tip
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Sometimes tech innovation is the only option
This week's roundup of bits from around the Web includes two interesting looks at tech innovation. Plus, could your Facebook profile help save a life?News | 04 May 2012
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Privacy concerns surround Google cloud storage service
Soon after Google launched its Drive cloud storage service, data privacy and security worries arose.News | 27 Apr 2012
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Reading the tea leaves on the CIO job shakeup at BofA
What do companies want from their CIOs? This week's shakeup in the CIO job at Bank of America suggests the question is not given to easy answers.News | 13 Apr 2012
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Spring is here, and innovation is in the air
In this week's roundup of news and notable bits from around the Web, spring brings thoughts of innovation.News | 23 Mar 2012
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Siri, find me a good lawyer
In this week’s roundup, a legalpalooza: Yahoo sues Facebook, someone sues Siri and a lawyer slowly backs away from her Pinterest boards.News | 16 Mar 2012
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How big data improves an information security strategy
A security guru discusses new ways of looking at the intersection between big data and an information security strategy.News | 15 Mar 2012
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Mobile BI now a must-have, thanks to handheld devices and iPads
Your enterprise is awash in smartphones, tablets, iPads and other handheld devices. There's no denying it: Mobile BI is here. Learn how to embrace it.News | 07 Mar 2012
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Security woes and a different kind of Net threat
We're feeling a little vulnerable this week. Maybe it's because our cache of tech bits is a little heavy on security issues.News | 03 Mar 2012
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Data loss statistics: Emerging culprits
Social networking, cloud computing and mobile technology create business opportunities. But data loss statistics show these advances create risks too.News | 28 Feb 2012
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E-discovery and litigation guide for CIOs
E-discovery and litigation concerns are serious responsibilities for IT staffs. Learn how to tackle them with this CIO Briefing.CIO Briefing
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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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Information security and risk management guides for CIOs
Keeping your IT organization safe and secure is one battle. Doing it while staying in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations is another. These CIO Briefings will help you do both, and then some.CIO Briefings
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Health care security, HIPAA compliance on deck for CIOs in Obama era
HIPAA enforcement has long been lax, but that's changing with stiffer HIPAA security and privacy rules and incentives to move to electronic health records.Article | 10 Sep 2009
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Be ready for electronic discovery with a records retention policy
Email does not drive records retention policy -- it's about what's in the email. With a few simple steps you can help prevent electronic discovery surprises and costly fines.Tip
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Data security: The missing piece of e-discovery (but not for long)
There's an elephant in the e-discovery room: data security, in the form of porous networks, sophisticated hackers, malicious insiders and the specter of altered electronic records.Tip
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FAQ: What is the impact of e-discovery law on IT operations?
This FAQ provides guidance to IT professionals on e-discovery law, including how it affects IT operations, who it affects, what's required and what penalties can be applied.FAQ
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Electronic discovery critical to health of company, IT organization
Electronic discovery can turn into an e-nightmare. But an efficient and lean IT organization and a good litigation contingency plan is the key to sustained success.Tip
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Financial crimes resulting in increased compliance enforcement
Financial crimes are on the rise, according to the current and former U.S. deputy attorneys general, who say the public should expect to see aggressive enforcement of the laws.Article | 08 Jun 2009
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Avoiding gotchas of security tools and global data privacy laws
Building a global privacy program is no picnic because of the plethora of laws. IT security tools can help -- or hurt, if implemented without knowledge of the law.Article | 12 May 2009
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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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Cloud computing security requires input and support from the business
There are many places where it would be easy for a CISO assessing cloud computing security to just say no. But there are big benefits to saying yes.News | 17 Apr 2012
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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.Tip
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Realities of risk today require a chief business security officer
The chief business security officer, a new type of security pro, can help bridge the gap between IT security and business initiatives.Tip
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A mobile device security strategy that puts users first
With the right strategy, mobile device security doesn't have to be a compromise between user demands and network risks.News | 28 Feb 2012
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Data loss statistics: Emerging culprits
Social networking, cloud computing and mobile technology create business opportunities. But data loss statistics show these advances create risks too.News | 28 Feb 2012
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Mobile device security is necessary but secondary to business strategy
Many enterprises are not implementing newer network mobile device security tools. Worse, they're overlooking the business case for going mobile.Tip
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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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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 | 10 Jan 2012
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Mobile operations and security specialist makes mobile strategies sing
Forrester Research analysts outline why a mobile operations and security specialist is essential for an effective, long-term mobile strategy.Tip
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Promoting innovation, from boss-less offices to tweaking big data
This week's roundup of tidbits from the Web includes ways of promoting innovation, as well as talent in the workplace.News | 28 Apr 2012
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Remote access security controls for a mobile world
Security expert Scott Crawford outlines ways CIOs can maintain remote access security controls despite the influx of mobile devices.News | 24 Apr 2012
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Tips for enforcing remote access security policies
Security expert Scott Crawford discusses steps CIOs can take to prevent violations of organizational remote access security policies.News | 23 Apr 2012
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No measurement leads to project management failure
One firm's attempt to create a new integrated ordering system ended up a project management failure, due to a lack of understanding of the underlying systems.Tip
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Realities of risk today require a chief business security officer
The chief business security officer, a new type of security pro, can help bridge the gap between IT security and business initiatives.Tip
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Spring is here, and innovation is in the air
In this week's roundup of news and notable bits from around the Web, spring brings thoughts of innovation.News | 23 Mar 2012
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Siri, find me a good lawyer
In this week’s roundup, a legalpalooza: Yahoo sues Facebook, someone sues Siri and a lawyer slowly backs away from her Pinterest boards.News | 16 Mar 2012
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How big data improves an information security strategy
A security guru discusses new ways of looking at the intersection between big data and an information security strategy.News | 15 Mar 2012
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Security woes and a different kind of Net threat
We're feeling a little vulnerable this week. Maybe it's because our cache of tech bits is a little heavy on security issues.News | 03 Mar 2012
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