Helping Charities Do Data Governance
As you probably know I help organisations understand and manage their data better. Typically people turn to me because their data is a mess and they need help unravelling it or because they realise...
Governance
Why does my company need Data Governance?
If you plan to implement data governance in your organisation, it’s really important to understand why you are doing it. This can often be a long and thankless process, and some might argue it’s...
What is the number one Data Governance mistake?
Nine years ago, I wrote a report detailing what I believe to be some of the biggest mistakes you can make when implementing data governance. However, over the years I’ve come to realise that...
Cyber Security: The Operational Illusion
Security culture and governance eat tech for breakfast Looking back at what happened at ground level throughout the COVID crisis, it is clear that the focus has been entirely on operational matters: From moving...
Cyber Security and the Culture of Alienation
The COVID crisis is presenting most organisations with unprecedented situations, but it does not make cyber security less of a priority. On the contrary, cyber security – whether it is in support of remote working, e-commerce or digitalised supply chains – will be a pillar of the “new normal”. Now is the time to deal with it strategically, and from the top down.
“Good Security Governance” is not a Piece of Useless Consultant Jargon
For any organisation above a certain size, effective and efficient protection can only result from the layered application of protective measures at people, process and technology level. And in that order.
