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• SEC's iXBRL requirements met with optimism -- and trepidation

  Compliance with the SEC's new Inline XBRL requirements will change financial reporting processes. The benefits are there, but not everyone is optimistic about the change. Continue Reading

• 4 steps to remain compliant with SOX data retention policies

  Data retention policy is inherent to Sarbanes-Oxley Act compliance. In this tip, learn SOX data retention best practices to remain regulatory compliant. Continue Reading

• Governance needs shift as digital evidence in court becomes common

  Digital, computer-generated records have been used as evidence in recent court cases, and the trend could cause major changes for corporate data governance. Continue Reading

• For reliable digital evidence, information governance strategy required

  Computers are increasingly called as witnesses in court cases, forcing companies to ensure information governance processes are able to produce reliable digital evidence. Continue Reading

• Key management and distribution vital to encryption system

  In part four of this webcast, Securosis founder Rich Mogull examines the various key management and distribution options for effective cloud encryption. Continue Reading

• The business case for cloud-based governance and e-discovery services

  There are many questions to consider when moving data management to the cloud, including the cost implications of cloud-based e-discovery services.Continue Reading

• Privacy laws create obstacles for e-discovery in the cloud

  Information governance expert Jeffrey Ritter discusses how privacy laws create barriers to cloud-based e-discovery, and strategies to manage these complications.Continue Reading

• Technology tools, policies for a corporate compliance program

  At many organizations, departments operate in silos, with a lack of communication leading to redundant or inefficient processes. But business leaders are increasingly looking to link disparate departments from an information governance, risk ...Continue Reading

• The modern myths of information governance training, storage costs

  In the second part of this Q&A, Jeffrey Ritter concludes his discussion on data management myths by explaining common misconceptions about storage costs and information governance training.Continue Reading

• Twitter chat: Develop a risk profile for better breach prevention

  In this #GRCchat recap, a former Federal Communications Commission CIO discusses how a quantitative risk profile can mitigate financial risk.Continue Reading

• Digital information age informs GRC management

  In this #GRCchat recap, participants discuss how governance challenges in the digital information age influence companies' GRC management strategy.Continue Reading

• Revamp your information lifecycle management strategy for endless data

  More data, more problems? #GRCchat participants discuss new governance challenges and how to revamp an information lifecycle management strategy.Continue Reading

• Cloud computing issues and challenges: The GRC factor

  In our latest #GRCchat, tweet jammers discussed cloud computing issues and challenges and explained how governance, risk and compliance factor in.Continue Reading

• Device management: Enabling hardware-rooted mobile data security

  Many mobile devices lack built-in, secure hardware roots of trust. Here are steps IT can take to enable this hardware-rooted mobile data security.Continue Reading

• Human- vs. machine-generated data: A cautionary tale

  In this ISSA video interview, security architect Evan Davison warns about some snags when analyzing both human- and machine-generated compliance data.Continue Reading

• Video: What innovations make biz most vulnerable to technology risk?

  Some of the latest cutting-edge innovations create unforeseen technology risk for organizations. Should you be worried? See what security experts say.Continue Reading

• Expert tips for a successful information management strategy

  In this video Q&A, eDJ Group CEO Barry Murphy explains why mobility and cloud use make data profiling vital to an information management strategy.Continue Reading

• Data management strategy good for business and a boost to compliance

  In this Q&A, Derek Gascon of the CGOC discusses how smart data management is good for business, improves security and helps maintain compliance.Continue Reading

• Bottom-line benefits of a risk stress test for information governance

  In this tip, Jeffrey Ritter explains how stress testing information governance controls enables better business and can even boost the bottom line.Continue Reading

• ARMA 2013: Unique business needs force information governance to adapt

  ARMA International's Diane Carlisle discusses how a clear understanding of business processes is vital when incorporating data governance strategy.Continue Reading

• ARMA 2013: Cloud, mobile-related e-discovery complications

  In this Q&A with ARMA 2013 speaker Veeral Gosalia, learn how mobile devices and the cloud complicate how organizations approach e-discovery strategy.Continue Reading

• Strategies for a compliance-centric data classification toolkit

  In this tip, learn how a compliance-ready data classification program can assist governance of relevant regulatory or proprietary information.Continue Reading

• The keys to a compliance-ready records retention schedule

  Data retention and destruction have become key elements of compliance, making a retention schedule essential to a successful GRC program.Continue Reading

• Big data era requires new approach to information governance strategy

  The big data age is increasing risk and storage costs for businesses, forcing many to reconsider their approach to information governance strategy.Continue Reading

• Risk management, bottom-line benefits from records retention schedules

  Data storage is a major business concern. Records retention schedules can help alleviate risk -- and even boost the bottom line.Continue Reading

• Compliance influences -- and burdens -- data governance processes

  In this podcast, IT law expert Jeffrey Ritter discusses how organizations can adapt to compliance's creeping influence on data governance processes.Continue Reading

• E-discovery tools and processes lacking in the face of cloud, BYOD

  Corporate mobile and cloud use are now common, but e-discovery tools are slow to adapt. In this tip, learn to manage these new e-discovery challenges.Continue Reading

• Control, visibility essential to records management and compliance

  Compliance risks mount when organizations turn a blind eye to information governance. Here's how to get a handle on records management and compliance.Continue Reading

• Business benefits of compliance process synergy for records management

  Our expert explains how creating compliance process synergy across departments, especially for records management, can provide huge business benefits.Continue Reading

• Overcoming the modern challenges of corporate records management

  In this podcast, analyst Brian Hill discusses corporate records management challenges for modern business and strategies to overcome these obstacles.Continue Reading

• Advice for a compliance-eye view of records management strategy

  Developing a records management strategy catering to compliance mandates is daunting. Here's how your business can stay compliant when managing data.Continue Reading

• Communication, policy vital to social media records management

  As more companies turn to social networks, learn why a clear social media records management policy is necessary to alleviate risk and stay compliant.Continue Reading

• The keys to late-stage records management strategy implementation

  After expending time, money and energy planning your records management strategy, now comes the hard part: implementing it. Here are keys to success.Continue Reading

• A decision maker's guide to organizational records management strategy

  Records management strategy is the cornerstone of meeting IT compliance guidelines and regulations. Learn what resources and characteristics you need to stay up to speed.Continue Reading

• Disk encryption, data protection to stay compliant with HIPAA, HITECH

  Staying vigilant about encryption and data protection not only keeps you compliant with HIPAA and HITECH, but also helps reduce overall business risk.Continue Reading

• Lax enterprise mobile device management hampers e-discovery

  Enterprise mobile device management hasn’t kept pace with the proliferation of mobile devices, a shortcoming that can complicate e-discovery.Continue Reading

• A thorough data retention strategy needs more than just IT oversight

  A data retention strategy is often considered IT's responsibility. But adhering to today's data retention requirements depends on input from many departments across the enterprise.Continue Reading

• Application security best practices help meet compliance objectives

  Aligning application security best practices and compliance objectives helps companies comply with industry regulations and standards -- and may help reduce costs in the process.Continue Reading

• Before cloud deployment, consider risks of e-discovery in the cloud

  The economic case for cloud deployment is compelling for many enterprises. But the risks surrounding e-discovery in the cloud need to be addressed by your e-discovery solutions.Continue Reading

• Compliance Q&A: How e-discovery technology enhances business processes

  Planet Data Solutions CEO Howard Reissner discusses the e-discovery technology evolution and how it can make records management and other business processes more efficient.Continue Reading

• Data governance: Five steps to cloud solution success

  Effective data governance policies must be in place before adopting a cloud solution. Here are five steps to ensure your data governance policies are ready for a cloud migration.Continue Reading

• DIY records management, with help from a data warehouse architecture

  Records management system challenges have led some companies to look internally for solutions. Learn how a data warehouse architecture can help.Continue Reading

• Log management software can aid data security, boost IT accountability

  Log management software can play a vital role in data security and assuring IT accountability. Looking to start or advance your program? Learn how to handle your logs.Continue Reading

• Use e-discovery software to secure social media technology

  If your e-discovery software isn't sealing the cracks in your social media technology, our expert says there are only three things you can do: allow, avoid or accept.Continue Reading

• Leaning on records management can soften the angst of e-discovery

  E-discovery may be a dirty word among IT executives, but a more aggressive use of records management tools can help alleviate much of the associated pain and cost.Continue Reading

• How to create an effective data protection strategy for IT compliance

  To build an effective data protection strategy for IT compliance, enterprises should view sensitive data as an intellectual asset.Continue Reading

• Which SIEM system is right for regulatory compliance in my company?

  Significant due diligence is necessary before an SIEM system will improve regulatory compliance management. Learn the right questions to ask.Continue Reading

• Improving regulatory compliance management through log analysis, SIEM

  SIEM systems hold promise for improving regulatory compliance management through log analysis.Continue Reading

• Data loss prevention technology matures but is still no cure-all

  Data loss prevention technology shows signs of maturation and is proving to be flexible for meeting regulatory compliance mandates.Continue Reading

• Be ready for electronic discovery with a records retention policy

  Email does not drive records retention policy -- it's about what's in the email. With a few simple steps you can help prevent electronic discovery surprises and costly fines.Continue Reading

• Discovery process puts onus on electronic records management tools

  Electronic records are now considered equivalent to paper records in the discovery process for regulatory compliance or legal cases, but new search tools are available to help.Continue Reading

• Podcast: New Massachusetts data protection law mandates IT compliance

  In this podcast from SearchCompliance.com, a state CIO and general counsel explain how a strict new Massachusetts data protection law will affect IT compliance and businesses.Continue Reading

• Data center virtualization: Four steps to compliance

  Server virtualization, managed data centers and hosted software can affect your company's compliance controls. Here's how to overcome the obstacles.Continue Reading

• Legal Expert: MDM can advance compliance goals

  Master data management (MDM) may not seem like a compliance play, yet cost savings from compliance may be MDM's strongest business case. Here's how to ensure you reap those benefits.Continue Reading