IT Best Practice Archive
IT Governance is a leading global provider of IT governance, risk management and compliance solutions, with a special focus on cyber resilience, data protection, the PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard), ISO 27001 and cyber security. We are …
The responsibilities of the CISO (chief information security officer) have remained consistent over the years, but big changes in the cyber security landscape in 2018 could spark an evolution of the role. Largely led by the introduction of the EU …
There are many reasons to adopt ISO 27001, the international standard that describes best practice for an information security management system (ISMS). It helps organisations improve their security, comply with cyber security regulations, and protect and enhance their reputation. But implementing …
Phishing is one of the biggest threats that individuals and organisations face, but do you know what they are, what they look like, and where to look for them? In the broadest sense, phishing is any attempt to pose as …
Sharon O’Reilly, GRC/GDPR consultant at IT Governance Europe, was interviewed by The Sunday Business Post before her appearance today at the GDPR Summit. She discussed the challenges facing organisations in the lead up to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). …
With the rise in cyber attacks and increased risk of a data breach, organisation boards are under increased pressure than ever to improve data governance and security. To help organisations ensure that all areas of cyber security are covered, IT …
Most organisations’ cyber security defences aren’t good enough. How could they be? Even with unlimited money and staff, it is practically impossible to address the constantly emerging and evolving threats. There are unpatched systems, potential malware infections, the threat of …
Security professionals are constantly faced with a conflict between the security team and the rest of the business. Implementing new security policies, tools and practices can be challenging, as security professionals and end users may share different views on security-related …
The simple answer is that you don’t choose! Organisations often say that they want to be ‘ITIL-compliant’ or they want to implement ITIL®. We need to be clear that ITIL is not something that organisations can be measured against or …
Although ITIL® is one of the most authoritative and well-known frameworks within the ITSM industry, many myths about it still persist. Below, we bust the top five ITIL myths: Myth Fact 1 Suitable for large organizations only ITIL is …
