Cybersecurity Challenges: Understanding the What, How and When of Change

I subscribe to a newsletter from Gary Burnison, CEO of Korn Ferry. His messages address a wide variety of career and personal issues in a thoughtful and educational manner. A recent Special Edition message was titled Exceeding Potential. It specificall… Continue reading Cybersecurity Challenges: Understanding the What, How and When of Change

Three Levels of Change: The Good, the Bad and the Approved

What I’ve found throughout the years is that the only constant in life is the fact that everything changes and changes frequently. I can’t even get a consistent scenery on my way to work longer than a couple of weeks before something is dif… Continue reading Three Levels of Change: The Good, the Bad and the Approved

Defense in Depth: 4 Essential Layers of ICS Security

Having been fortunate enough to work for a security company like Tripwire for a number of years, I’ve had the privilege to work with different teams in different verticals across the world. I am still amazed at how many organizations see security… Continue reading Defense in Depth: 4 Essential Layers of ICS Security

ITIL, the Change Management Process and Tripwire Enterprise

When I speak with clients about their approach to managing their IT services, many organisations mention ITIL practices as a cornerstone to their approach. This is hardly surprising since the ITIL framework describes a sensible methodology for IT manag… Continue reading ITIL, the Change Management Process and Tripwire Enterprise

ITIL, the Change Management Process and Tripwire Enterprise

When I speak with clients about their approach to managing their IT services, many organisations mention ITIL practices as a cornerstone to their approach. This is hardly surprising since the ITIL framework describes a sensible methodology for IT manag… Continue reading ITIL, the Change Management Process and Tripwire Enterprise

Preventing ‘Unexpected Change Syndrome’ with Change Management

According to the Mayo Clinic, plaque in your arteries and inflammation are usually to blame for coronary artery disease. Left unchecked, plaque buildup narrows arteries, decreasing blood flow to your heart and eventually causing chest pain (angina) and… Continue reading Preventing ‘Unexpected Change Syndrome’ with Change Management

Why ‘Yes Persons’ Make Change Control a Necessity for Your Company

Recently, my nine-year-old son informed me that he had observed over time how I always seem to help other people and how others always depend on me. I said to him that, in a way, he is much the same, as he is always saying ‘yes’ to doing li… Continue reading Why ‘Yes Persons’ Make Change Control a Necessity for Your Company

Why ‘Yes Persons’ Make Change Control a Necessity for Your Company

Recently, my nine-year-old son informed me that he had observed over time how I always seem to help other people and how others always depend on me. I said to him that, in a way, he is much the same, as he is always saying ‘yes’ to doing li… Continue reading Why ‘Yes Persons’ Make Change Control a Necessity for Your Company