Effective IT governance is a powerful business enabler
/EINPresswire.com/ IT Governance Ltd, the leading provider of IT governance, risk management, compliance and information security solutions, reports that organisations should be alert to the current situation of increased cyber attacks. The trends for improved hacker tools and co-operation of cyber criminals exploring ways of spreading more scam continue.
Alan Calder, CEO of IT Governance and author of the 'IT Governance: Guidelines for Directors' book, says, "The dramatic growth in the use of Internet for business communication and operation means that organisations are more exposed to the security risks that go with connection to an unregulated environment and deployment. These threats can only be countered with a more effective combination of technologies and processes. However, in this environment, if the Board leave their information security to the IT department, then the Board can only be described as negligent."
"It is the responsibility of the Board to ensure that their IT infrastructure underpins their organisation's activities and that their IT delivers the desired business results", continues Calder. "The most efficient way to achieve these objectives is to create an IT governance framework aligned with ISO 38500, the international IT Governance Standard."
In this tough economic climate 'return on investment' is more important than ever. Therefore companies should be setting their priorities right. Everyone who is familiar with the ISO 38500 standard and IT governance frameworks such as COBIT will understand the benefits of integrating IT technologies into the organisation's total government structure.
Alan Calder says, "The key benefit of an integrated IT governance framework is the leap forward in competitiveness that is achieved through the complete integration of IT, into the strategic and operational management approach of the organisation."
An effective way for companies to start implementing an IT governance framework is to use a set of pre-designed documents and templates which will guide them through the whole process and also save them time and money. The IT Governance Framework Toolkit includes 1,600 pages of IT governance implementation resources (www.itgovernance.co.uk/products/519).
Aligned with ISO 38500:2008, the IT Governance Framework Toolkit provides guidance on how to navigate wide-ranging and complex strategic, risk management, compliance and operational needs and includes templates and assessment tools that will simplify many aspects of the process. Furthermore, the IT Governance Framework Toolkit offers a step-by-step guide to cross-company implementation (www.itgovernance.co.uk/products/519).
Organisations that buy the Toolkit before 23rd December will receive the ICT Strategy Toolkit free. The ICT Strategy Toolkit will guide any organisation through the process of creating an ICT strategy framework, helping it drive down costs and control risk within an ICT environment.
The toolkit is available online at www.itgovernance.co.uk/products/519. Orders can be made directly with the friendly, helpful IT Governance service centre team on telephone number +44 (0)845 070 1750. Larger organisations can make bookings or purchases with a purchase order either by telephone or by email to servicecentre@itgovernance.co.uk.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Desi Aleksandrova Marketing Executive
+44 (0) 845 070 1750
daleksandrova@itgovernance.co.uk
NOTES TO EDITORS
IT Governance Ltd is the one-stop shop for books, tools, training and consultancy for Governance, Risk Management and Compliance. It is a leading authority on data security and IT governance for business and the public sector. IT Governance is 'non-geek', approaching IT issues from a non-technology background and talking to management in its own language. Its customer base spans Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia. More information is available at www.itgovernance.co.uk.
Alan Calder, CEO of IT Governance and author of the 'IT Governance: Guidelines for Directors' book, says, "The dramatic growth in the use of Internet for business communication and operation means that organisations are more exposed to the security risks that go with connection to an unregulated environment and deployment. These threats can only be countered with a more effective combination of technologies and processes. However, in this environment, if the Board leave their information security to the IT department, then the Board can only be described as negligent."
"It is the responsibility of the Board to ensure that their IT infrastructure underpins their organisation's activities and that their IT delivers the desired business results", continues Calder. "The most efficient way to achieve these objectives is to create an IT governance framework aligned with ISO 38500, the international IT Governance Standard."
In this tough economic climate 'return on investment' is more important than ever. Therefore companies should be setting their priorities right. Everyone who is familiar with the ISO 38500 standard and IT governance frameworks such as COBIT will understand the benefits of integrating IT technologies into the organisation's total government structure.
Alan Calder says, "The key benefit of an integrated IT governance framework is the leap forward in competitiveness that is achieved through the complete integration of IT, into the strategic and operational management approach of the organisation."
An effective way for companies to start implementing an IT governance framework is to use a set of pre-designed documents and templates which will guide them through the whole process and also save them time and money. The IT Governance Framework Toolkit includes 1,600 pages of IT governance implementation resources (www.itgovernance.co.uk/products/519).
Aligned with ISO 38500:2008, the IT Governance Framework Toolkit provides guidance on how to navigate wide-ranging and complex strategic, risk management, compliance and operational needs and includes templates and assessment tools that will simplify many aspects of the process. Furthermore, the IT Governance Framework Toolkit offers a step-by-step guide to cross-company implementation (www.itgovernance.co.uk/products/519).
Organisations that buy the Toolkit before 23rd December will receive the ICT Strategy Toolkit free. The ICT Strategy Toolkit will guide any organisation through the process of creating an ICT strategy framework, helping it drive down costs and control risk within an ICT environment.
The toolkit is available online at www.itgovernance.co.uk/products/519. Orders can be made directly with the friendly, helpful IT Governance service centre team on telephone number +44 (0)845 070 1750. Larger organisations can make bookings or purchases with a purchase order either by telephone or by email to servicecentre@itgovernance.co.uk.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Desi Aleksandrova Marketing Executive
+44 (0) 845 070 1750
daleksandrova@itgovernance.co.uk
NOTES TO EDITORS
IT Governance Ltd is the one-stop shop for books, tools, training and consultancy for Governance, Risk Management and Compliance. It is a leading authority on data security and IT governance for business and the public sector. IT Governance is 'non-geek', approaching IT issues from a non-technology background and talking to management in its own language. Its customer base spans Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia. More information is available at www.itgovernance.co.uk.
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