Tag: Business

Sample – Access and Authentication Policy

This document is provided without warranty, always vet out what works best for you and your organization. Policy IT validates user identification and authentication prior to a user being granted access into the IT network infrastructure and resources. Access controls are further used to grant user privileges based on the user’s business role. Additional network… Continue reading Sample – Access and Authentication Policy

Enterprise Risk Management Monitoring

A key component of the Enterprise Risk Management Program framework is the development and implementation of a Continuous Monitoring Program: Continuous Monitoring Program model drives efficiencies and is what we consider “Next Generation Certification and Accreditation” Built on and maps to National Institute of Standards and Technologies and Federal Information Processing Standards specifications and scales… Continue reading Enterprise Risk Management Monitoring

Sample – Data Repository Policy

Introduction The Data Repository Policy requires company personnel to classify information according to its degree of confidentiality.  Based on the classification, company information must then be marked so others know how to handle it and protect it from unauthorized access or exposure.  This protection from unauthorized access must happen when the classified information is stored,… Continue reading Sample – Data Repository Policy

Sample – IT Integration Framework

Integration Framework The Integration Framework consists of five different layers that provide a distinct set of services as given below: Vendor Connectivity Framework – Provides a consistent abstraction to expose Corporate Business Services.  Functional specifications include: Service Directory – List of all the business services. Service Locator – Provides an abstraction that searches for services… Continue reading Sample – IT Integration Framework

Sample – Magnetic Media Policy

Policy All forms of magnetic storage media (i.e., floppy disk, data tape, data cartridge, flash drive storage drive, thumb drives, etc) must be properly secured in a locked file cabinet or desk when not in use. Open storage of magnetic media is prohibited. Media must be properly labeled to reflect the highest classification of data… Continue reading Sample – Magnetic Media Policy

Sample – Unauthorized Access Policy

Users are prohibited from: Gaining unauthorized access to any Corporate information system Abusing authorized access for personal gain, malicious purposes, or in a way that would result in damage, alteration, or disruption of these systems Capturing or obtaining passwords, encryption keys, or any other access control mechanism which could permit unauthorized access Purpose Users must… Continue reading Sample – Unauthorized Access Policy

Sample – Data Disclosure Policy

Introduction The disclosure of confidential information to unauthorized persons can result in serious and irreparable harm to the company and its stakeholders, including employees, suppliers, dealers, merchants and customers. Protection of such information is the responsibility and obligation of all employees, retirees, former employees and any others who have executed confidentiality agreements with the company,… Continue reading Sample – Data Disclosure Policy

Sample Project – Knowledge Discovery Verification Approach

Sample Project – Knowledge Discovery Verification Approach “Managed Service Provider” approach to Knowledge Discovery (KD) verification relies on a combination of “In-Process” Checkpoints and “Transition Completion” Assessment”. These are described below. Activity Description   In-Process Checkpoints Client sign-off on KT plan, goals, and timelines (end of “Project Initiation”) Document reviews to assess KT accuracy (for each stage… Continue reading Sample Project – Knowledge Discovery Verification Approach

Sample – Corporate Data Damage Policy

Policy Corporate & Company uses access controls and other security measures to protect the: Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability Impacting information handled by their computers and communications systems. In keeping with these objectives, management maintains the authority to: Restrict or revoke any user’s privileges, Inspect, copy, remove, or otherwise alter any data, program, or other system resource… Continue reading Sample – Corporate Data Damage Policy

Sample – Records Management Policy

Introduction The appropriate creation, use and disposition of records are important to the success of the Company and this policy outlines procedures that ensure that the Company remains in compliance with all laws and regulations. All records go through a life cycle. The vast majority of them reach a point when they no longer serve… Continue reading Sample – Records Management Policy

Cloud Computing what is it… 1 of 3

Business Justifications Enterprise IT centers support many service applications Microsoft Exchange Oracle SAP Web servers (eCommerce) Citrix … Each service application demands its own environment Specific version of operating system Multiple processors and disks Specialized configurations … Combining services on same server host is difficult (at best) Conflicting demands Incompatible system OS and application loads… Continue reading Cloud Computing what is it… 1 of 3

Sample – Business Rules Best Practices to Consider

Conduct Volatility Analysis Provide Tools for Business People to Manage Rules Establish Roles Establish a Process on How to Implement Change Business Ownership and IT Support Agreement Acquire BRMS that Aligns Well to Your Needs Express Rules in Clear Structured Business English Select a Rule Representation Format That Fits Your Needs A few of the… Continue reading Sample – Business Rules Best Practices to Consider

Sample Medical Specialties (HIPAA, HITRUST, HITECH)

Sample Medical Specialties (HIPAA, HITRUST, HITECH) Allergist – Diagnoses and treats reactions to pollen, insect bites, food, medication, and other irritants Anesthesiologist – Administers substances that cause loss of sensation, particularly during surgery Cardiologist – Diagnoses/treats diseases of the heart and blood vessels Dermatologist – Diagnoses/treats disease of the skin Family Practitioner – Delivers primary… Continue reading Sample Medical Specialties (HIPAA, HITRUST, HITECH)

Sample – Business Rule Engine (BRE) Considerations

Key Considerations How do you get started with Business Rule Management? Not all rule engines are created equal. Not only do their representation techniques differ, but also how they should be leveraged and applied are different. Business process management systems provide rich routing rules and event rules that help orchestrate how work gets triggered and… Continue reading Sample – Business Rule Engine (BRE) Considerations

Sample – Enterprise Web Service Infrastructure Charter

Project Overview Overview It is generally believed that certain architectural elements in our Web Services Infrastructure contribute to the overhead in calling a component. Some of these architectural elements are: Authentication and Encryption requirements – this one has the biggest impact today Transformation between XML document and JAVA objects Building and parsing XML documents Component… Continue reading Sample – Enterprise Web Service Infrastructure Charter

Sample – IT Service Delivery Lines of Business

Sample Service matrix. Service Category Service Owner(s) Networking Services Network Firewall Services Network Telecommunications Services TeleComm Network Operations Services (NOS) Operations Security Operations Services (SOS) Security Operations Data Center – Production Support Operations Data Center – Server/Database Hosting Operations Server Administration Services Mid-Tier Database Services Database IT Client Services Mid-Tier Application Hosting Application – Operations… Continue reading Sample – IT Service Delivery Lines of Business

Data Management Architecture

Purpose The purpose of this document is to provide an understanding of the benefits of good data management to Information Technology and the business areas of corporate. Data Modeling and Data Management is an integral part of the overall project planning and helps assure that the end result will be what the business wants and… Continue reading Data Management Architecture

Sample – Standard for Securing the Oracle, SQL and Informix Database Servers

The following suggestions and references are for secure Oracle, SQL, Informix, DB2 and other database servers: Patches and Security Updates Ensure that the operating system has the latest updates, patches and service packs. Similarly the database server and any database connectivity components like ODBC and JDBC drivers are patched and up to date. Access Controls… Continue reading Sample – Standard for Securing the Oracle, SQL and Informix Database Servers

Key considerations – Risks considerations for a Managed Solution Service Provider (MSSP)

Optimizing Infrastructure service solution considerations are: Customer Satisfaction – Ensuring plans are in place to minimize negative Client experience and impacts to client productivity during and after transition of services.  The goal will be to target current or higher than current level of client satisfaction Business Disruption – Design transition plans that minimize disruption to… Continue reading Key considerations – Risks considerations for a Managed Solution Service Provider (MSSP)