The Vital Role of Visibility in an Information Governance Strategy

Now more than ever, companies need visibility into the data they have on hand. Of course, that's easier said than done—the growth of data means that both essential and inessential information takes up more storage than ever, and it's often hard to decipher. Yet difficult as it is, it's essential for companies to get visibility into their data to make sure they are meeting all regulatory and competitive needs. It's not enough to merely have metadata or conduct an information audit—you need to consistently optimize these features. Find out how to ensure your organization gets the best visibility possible into crucial data.

5 Steps You Should Take in Conducting an Information Governance Audit

Chances are your organization may conduct a periodic information audit in order to assess the status, location, risk, visibility and ownership of essential data. It may be a formal, documented process designed to address issues such as governance, risk and compliance, or it may be a less structured approach that is driven by unforeseen events such as service interruptions, data breaches or some form of data loss. Or it may simply be a check-off item on a senior executive’s annual performance review. Continue Reading

Using Metadata Wisely to Mitigate Risk and Uncover Opportunities

The role of metadata has become increasingly prominent in how everyone from data scientists and business leaders to compliance officers and financial auditors look at data as a strategic asset. Metadata—literally, “information about information”—is an invaluable element in organizations’ strategies to gain critical visibility into the status, location and ownership of corporate data. Continue Reading