www.ciostrategycenter.com CIO Strategy Center is a daily editorial resource offering innovative insights and strategies for building an integrated, secure and resilient IT infrastructure. en-us Copyright ©2005-2008 Studio One Networks Mon, 8 Sep 2008 01:00:02 EST Mon, 8 Sep 2008 01:00:02 EST Technology News webCOMAND http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://www.ciostrategycenter.com/kyw/ciosc_rss_title.gif www.ciostrategycenter.com 88 33 http://www.ciostrategycenter.com/kyw/Res/analytics/black_art_of_reusing_software/index.html Software design is one of the most labor-intensive and costly aspects to putting technologies into use in organizations, and that's why some IT shops are reusing existing software. Resilient IT http://www.ciostrategycenter.com/kyw/Res/analytics/black_art_of_reusing_software/index.html Sun, 7 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.ciostrategycenter.com/kyw/Threat/threat_strategies/data_loss_prevention/index.html Since almost all businesses fall under some kind of regulatory or corporate mandate to protect private information, the absence of well-defined data protection policies and an enforcement plan can put organizations at huge financial risk and cause substantial reputation damage. Threat Intelligence http://www.ciostrategycenter.com/kyw/Threat/threat_strategies/data_loss_prevention/index.html Sun, 31 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.ciostrategycenter.com/kyw/Reg/sectors/operational_resiliency/index.html The emergence of operational resiliency as a vital concern of the financial services industry is a way to manage risks and get back on track faster. Regulatory Resource http://www.ciostrategycenter.com/kyw/Reg/sectors/operational_resiliency/index.html Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.ciostrategycenter.com/kyw/Board/smarts/cios_in_biometric_age/index.html As biometrics has become more mainstream, costs have come down and opened up the potential for applications to a wide range of organizations and enterprises. Here is what C-level executives need to consider before adopting biometric identification in their organizations. Boardroom Strategies http://www.ciostrategycenter.com/kyw/Board/smarts/cios_in_biometric_age/index.html Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.ciostrategycenter.com/kyw/Res/res_strategies/making_most_out_of_mashups/index.html Savvy business users of technology are starting to demand mashups. Here's what CIOs need to know about how these applications can empower their organization's technology users -- and pitfalls to avoid. Resilient IT http://www.ciostrategycenter.com/kyw/Res/res_strategies/making_most_out_of_mashups/index.html Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.ciostrategycenter.com/kyw/Threat/preparedness/making_case_robust_cost_effective_disaster_recovery/index.html IT departments today are feeling increased pressure to improve their business continuity capabilities while containing costs. Here are some ways to implement disaster strategies. Threat Intelligence http://www.ciostrategycenter.com/kyw/Threat/preparedness/making_case_robust_cost_effective_disaster_recovery/index.html Mon, 4 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.ciostrategycenter.com/kyw/Board/smarts/top_strategies_to_combat_online_fraud/index.html In such industries as financial services and e-commerce, the ability to conduct safe online commerce requires increasing countermeasures. Here's how some organizations are conducting counter-fraud operations and what possible emerging technologies may help. Boardroom Strategies http://www.ciostrategycenter.com/kyw/Board/smarts/top_strategies_to_combat_online_fraud/index.html Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.ciostrategycenter.com/kyw/Board/smarts/debating_merits_of_cloud_computing/index.html Many enterprises are looking at cloud computing -- the use of shared computing resources -- as opposed to local servers or personal devices handling applications. Boardroom Strategies http://www.ciostrategycenter.com/kyw/Board/smarts/debating_merits_of_cloud_computing/index.html Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.ciostrategycenter.com/kyw/Res/analytics/effective/index.html Boardrooms are buzzing about governance risk and compliance and the need to govern IT infrastructure. But the question is, where to start? Resilient IT http://www.ciostrategycenter.com/kyw/Res/analytics/effective/index.html Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.ciostrategycenter.com/kyw/Threat/threat_strategies/encryption_challenges/index.html Desktops and laptops aren't the only endpoints that can pose a data security threat. All internal, remote and mobile desktops and laptops, as well as PDAs and embedded devices such as flash drives, are vulnerable. Threat Intelligence http://www.ciostrategycenter.com/kyw/Threat/threat_strategies/encryption_challenges/index.html Mon, 7 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT