Cybercrime has become an inescapable reality for every business and government today. Large enterprises are not impervious to cyber compromise, crisis, or crash, regardless of economic strength, influence, or power. Cybercriminals, emboldened by their prowess and power, are now masterfully exploiting the weakest links in your organization's defences, whether through people or technology.The time has come to usher in a new era of Cyber Certainty: a proactive mindset...

A close look at cloud computing's transformational role in businessCovering cloud computing from what the business leader needs to know, this book describes how IT can nimbly ramp up revenue initiatives, positively impact business operations and costs, and how this allows business leaders to shed worry about technology so they can focus on their business. It also reveals the cloud's effect on corporate organization structures, the evolution of traditional IT in the global economy, ...

IT Manager's Handbook, Third Edition, provides a practical reference that you will return to again and again in an ever-changing corporate environment where the demands on IT continue to increase. Make your first 100 days really count with the fundamental principles and core concepts critical to your success as a new IT Manager. This is a must-read for new IT managers and a great refresher for seasoned managers trying to maintain expertise in the rapidly changing IT world. This latest edit...

In this book, authors Dalton Cervo and Mark Allen show you how to implement Master Data Management (MDM) within your business model to create a more quality controlled approach. Focusing on techniques that can improve data quality management, lower data maintenance costs, reduce corporate and compliance risks, and drive increased efficiency in customer data management practices, the book will guide you in successfully managing and maintaining your customer master data. You'll find the expe...

Create and manage a clear working IT asset management strategy with this unique guideKey FeaturesA detailed IT Asset Management (ITAM) guidebook with real-world templates that can be converted into working ITAM documentsIncludes in-depth discussion on how risk management has changed and the possible solutions needed to address the new normalA step-by-step ITAM manual for newbies as well as seasoned ITAM veteransBook Description

Globalization, increased economic and geopolitical uncertainty, technological advancements, and a rise in the number of regulations and legislations have led to a significant rise in the importance, volume, and complexity of modern contractual agreements. Yet, in spite of these profound changes, many organizations still manage the contracting process in a fragmented, manual, and ad-hoc manner, resulting in poor contract visibility, ineffective monitoring and management of contract complian...

The IT4IT Management Guide provides guidance on how the IT4IT Reference Architecture can be used within an IT organization to manage the business of IT. It is designed to provide a guide to business managers, CIOs, IT executives, IT professionals, and all individuals involved or interested in how to transition an IT organization to become a Lean and Agile IT service provider. This book includes two case studies from Shell and the Rabobank. After reading this document you should be able to:...

Enhance your cybersecurity and agility with this thorough playbook, featuring actionable guidance, insights, and success criteria from industry expertsKey FeaturesGet simple, clear, and practical advice for everyone from CEOs to security operationsOrganize your Zero Trust journey into role-by-role execution stagesIntegrate real-world implementation experience with global Zero Trust standardsPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes...

This DevSecOps Strategy Guide is DIFFERENT from books you're used to. If you're looking for a textbook, this is not for you. This book and its included digital components is for you who understands the importance of asking great questions. This gives you the questions to uncover the DevSecOps Strategy challenges you're facing and generate better solutions to solve those problems.Ask questions like:Can DevSecOps finally fulfill the promise of moving vuln...

Achieve success in your ITIL4 Foundation Exam on the first try with our new and exclusive preparation book.This comprehensive resource is designed to help you test your knowledge, providing a collection of the latest questions with detailed explanations.Save both time and money by investing in this book, which covers all the topics included in the ITIL4 Foundation exa...

Integrating SaaS Acquisitions: A Technical Leader's M&A Playbook is the first strategic leadership book designed specifically to help software-as-a-service (SaaS) leadership teams navigate the complexities of M&A-driven integrations. Whether you are a CTO, CPO, or business executive, this book provides a modern playbook to help you maximize value for your organization, customers, and partners in the newly combined entity.This five-part, 190-page guide goes beyond t...

Own your Growth Hacking Risk with your Growth Hacking resource. Be your own consultant: Your Growth Hacking risk becomes your reward with this book and its accompanying digital resources. Cultivate an in-house knowledge base with the self-assessment that cuts out expensive consultants and gives you a competitive edge.RISK MANAGEMENTAssess Growth Hacking risks and threats from a wide range of sources.QUALITY MANAGEMENTEnsure consistent Growth Hacking quality ...