In episode 19, Val and Jay discuss the peaks and pitfalls of installing a Configuration Management Database (CMDB). Often referred to as “The Data Warehouse for Information Technology”, they […]

In episode 18, we delve into Service On-boarding, a perfect solution for IT organizations and service providers that offer Private Cloud or SaaS solutions. Similar to a manufacturing line, […]

Episode 17 examines practical approaches for dealing with individual and organizational culture as part and parcel with IT projects.

In episode 16, Jay and Val propose that it is time to rein in the unplanned proliferation of tools used to manage IT, and for technology groups to see […]

As a continuation of the Risk Management Introduction series, Val and Jay discuss the NIST Risk Management Framework, its applicability to Information Security and IT Risk in general. Also, […]

Val and Jay introduce IT Risk Management and its goal for better decision making through an understanding of assets being protected, their likely threats, vulnerabilities and priority to the […]

Val and Jay discuss the ISO 27000 standards framework for Information Security Management Systems and why you should be considering — at a minimum — ISO 27002 and 27001 […]

Val and Jay embark on an adventure into the Service Catalog to help you get your arms around the IT business and technical services you deliver to your organization. […]

Episode 11: Val and Jay discuss strategies for dealing with an IT Management team that does not, cannot or will not provide direction. This IT compliancecast will help keep […]

Val and Jay discuss strategies for dealing with an IT Management team that does not, cannot and will not provide direction. This IT compliance-cast will help keep your organization and projects moving forward, even if faced with ambiguous management.