IT compliance and governance strategies
The IT compliance and governance topic area contains resources, guides and advice tailored for companies under strict regulations, requiring detailed documentation as well as audits. Data centers help maintain IT compliance with regulations such as SOX and HIPPA. IT governance frameworks like ITIL and COBIT ensure a successful IT compliance strategy.
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IT compliance and governance strategies News
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February 18, 2016
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Privacy, power concerns drive Canadian data center growth
One U.S. city has more data center space than all of Canada, but some data centers are being lured up to the 'True North' by inexpensive power and privacy concerns in the U.S.
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December 08, 2015
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Manage IT services beyond the data center
If you deliver all IT services from the enterprise data center, you're doing it wrong. Gartner explains how to modernize the data center by making it one part of IT service brokerage.
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October 29, 2015
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IoT devices, data use developing faster than common standard
The onslaught of data from IoT devices may not happen until a set of common standards is developed.
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September 09, 2015
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Sep'15
ITSM tools no silver bullet for data center service delivery
ITSM tools can simplify and streamline the service delivery process, but don't forget the critical steps that also must be taken to help IT meet businesses' goals.
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Discovery functions, FIPS compliance increase DCIM security
Data center infrastructure management is one way to track security patches and unauthorized hardware access. There are a few features you can use to increase security. Continue Reading
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ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers)
ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers) is an organization devoted to the advancement of indoor-environment-control technology in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industry Continue Reading
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SIEM software basics and use cases for IT administrators
Security information and event management products use algorithms to stop cyberattacks in their tracks, but they also offer other workflow benefits for admins. Continue Reading
Evaluate IT compliance and governance strategies Vendors & Products
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Get to know SIEM software basics and benefits
Security information and event management tools give organizations enhanced network management functionality, such as automatic reporting, data stream analysis and anomaly detection. Continue Reading
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Five questions to guide a cloud vs. on premises debate
Don't blindly jump on the cloud bandwagon. Before you move a workload to cloud vs. on premises, ask yourself these five questions, and prevent a complicated reverse migration. Continue Reading
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Assemble tools to address IT compliance standards up the stack
The right set of IT compliance tools helps IT operations admins keep pace with rapidly evolving -- and increasing -- security regulations. Continue Reading
Manage IT compliance and governance strategies
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14 SIEM reports and alerts to boost security
Setting up an SIEM reporting infrastructure requires an overall knowledge of what data capture is available. With standard reports and event categories, you can ease implementation. Continue Reading
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Create your best GRC program with business continuity and DR
Any governance, risk management and compliance program should work with an organization's business continuity process. There are challenges to consider, though. Continue Reading
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Data center compliance teams face new privacy, sustainability rules
With new frameworks for data privacy and sustainability, such as Privacy Shield and the Paris Agreement, data center teams may need to rethink their compliance strategies in 2017. Continue Reading
Problem Solve IT compliance and governance strategies Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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How do I assign vSphere permissions for segregated VM control?
Admins can define vSphere roles to manage user access and control over virtualized platforms. So what are some tips to start that process? Continue Reading
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Justify IT ops' spending with a business value dashboard
Use business value dashboards to manage the progress of IT initiatives and track IT spending. A business value dashboard visualizes that data so corporate can understand IT value. Continue Reading
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The new IT security threat coming to your data center
The latest and greatest in technology opens new opportunities for hackers to penetrate sensitive corporate data. Continue Reading