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Shadow IT
Shadow IT while always problematic for IT Departments has recently resurfaced as a real and present threat and risk to an organization and in particular, has become a focal area during FDIC examinations. So, what does Shadow IT mean? Shadow IT (a.k.a., “unauthorized technology,” “unauthorized assets,” “unauthorized devices,” etc.) has created quite a name…
Read MoreITIL Integrates Technology Into Your Company’s DNA, But Only If Done Right
Information technology is a primary driver of numerous business activities, creating value through efficiencies and increased opportunities. However, many businesses still find it challenging to effectively manage their IT departments, especially in light of security concerns, and view technological solutions as issues that must be managed only by the IT department. By integrating technological solutions and…
Read MoreWhat Do Castles and Internet Security Have in Common?
For the past two decades myself and a handful of others have been preaching the fact that organizations must look at security through a different set of glasses. For too many years we’ve been enamored with the bright shiny objects created by Symantec, IBM, Checkpoint and other technology companies where they want to keep the…
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