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Although the term “lessons learned” is commonly heard now, many organisations, certainly in Australia, do not actually utilise this valuable opportunity for risk management. Continue Reading
ICT leaders can demonstrate the value of ICT by informing other executives within their organisations of the risks and success stories associated with projects and, by promoting learning for the governance function. Continue Reading
Clearly identified project benefits and a benefits review are key to achieving the best return on investment for your organisation.
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The Project Manager plays a central role in achieving delivery of a successful project. So, it’s worth considering how to get the best possible outcomes from whomever you’ve appointed to that role. Continue Reading
Funding, organisational engagement and support is essential for any successful project. Unfortunately, we often see projects that go unsupported because the formal basics weren’t developed to justify the initiative. Continue Reading
Opinion written for The Australian Financial Review Technology Section Continue Reading
The recent data breach at US credit reporting firm Equifax provides a valuable lesson.
In a massive breach, hackers accessed systems exposing personal information on more than 145 million Americans. It’s just been revealed that the vulnerability to cyber-attack was known months before the hack actually occurred.
So, why weren’t steps taken to prevent this disaster well before it actually happened? Continue Reading
Well, if it’s today, you might first ensure you’re not vulnerable to the current global ransomware attack. However, the fact that it’s happening and has now hit Australia should prompt questions from senior leaders in every Australian business and government funded organisation such as:
Does your organisation have up to date well documented ICT security policies?
Does your organisation have up to date well documented procedures for ICT security (like patching, which is the vulnerability exploited in the WannaCry hack)? Continue Reading
Opinion piece published by CSO online concerning updates to documentation.
