There is a stereotype about cyber security professionals that our June author of the month, Gary Hibberd, wants to debunk. They don’t only think of the industry in terms of best practices, logic and efficiently. They can also be creative, …
Organisations are increasingly conscious of the climate crisis, which is leading many to turn to ISO 14001. This international standard describes best-practice waste management. Organisations that follow its requirements will be equipped to identify hazardous waste and handle materials efficiently …
Organisations that are familiar with ISO 27001 will know that it is built around effective policies and procedures. These include guidelines on change management, which describes the way an organisation documents and implements alterations to business processes, facilities and systems …
As the world emerges from the pandemic, we must face the reality that life will never be the same. Many of us are continuing to work from home, for example, while others have seen the benefits of virtual gatherings and …
IT Governance Publishing is proud to announce that it has signed up to Publishers Declare, an initiative designed to tackle climate change. The scheme was created by the Publishers Association, and invites publishers to reduce their carbon emissions by committing …
It has been more than ten years since Christopher Wright wrote his first book on Agile, but as he is the keen to acknowledge, things change quickly. Or, as he puts it, “the Agile world is, well, agile”. With this …
Lean project management is a mindset more than a methodology. It’s a way of thinking based on practices, strategies, tools and methods, and is designed to maximise value and minimise waste. Organisations that use lean are better equipped to achieve …
In modern businesses, professionals are increasingly expected be entrepreneurs. This is as true in the information security industry as in any other, and it’s something that author Richard Bingley encourages. As he writes in The Security Consultant’s Handbook: “Growing a …
When organisations hire people for their IT team, they often focus on qualifications and other technical skills. But it’s equally important to look at soft skills, which you can’t learn from studying alone – such as teamwork and leadership. These …
Organisations are increasingly emphasising energy management. Society is dependent on oil, gas and other fuels – with consumption leading to higher prices and long-term climate damage. It’s why you’ve seen so many businesses state their commitment towards reducing fuel consumption, …
