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Insider threat
Last year provided plenty of news stories about lost laptops and CDs containing masses of personal data. Confidential data wasn't exposed by corporate systems being compromised by outsiders (foreign or otherwise) but by insiders doing dumb things, like sending unencrypted data in unregistered post.
Web 2.0: People not products
The social capabilities and dynamics of web 2.0 have created a shift to self-serve, with users expecting to find content easily and complete tasks on their own. Whatever a site's conversion goal, it's now about people rather than products or services that count.
Best kept secret in telecoms
Most service providers are doing it and have been doing it for some time. It's well known for causing anxiety and frustration in equal measure. Recently it's an area that major vendors have been quietly investing in, and it's what everyone 'in the know' is talking about...read on to find out more.
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The Project Challenge Spring Show 2008
The Project Challenge Spring Show at the NEC 12 – 13 March offers FREE entry and features around 80 exhibiting organisations plus the opportunity to choose from more than 40 FREE presentations delivered from open zones within the exhibition hall.
www.projchallenge.com
News
The CIO's real role?
Is the CIO a contributor to, or recipient of, corporate strategy?
This is the subject of an MBA dissertation study for Henley Management College. The study will look at the CIO's role in corporate strategy from both the CIO and CEO perspectives. It will look at the business – IT interface and whether it is one or two ways. This study will give some interesting insights into the current view of CIOs – are they a strategic member of the top team driving the direction of the business or a chief technology mechanic providing the tools? Participants are now being sought for this study – CEOs and CIOs from the same company are of particular interest as are CEOs in companies who do not have CIOs. All participants will receive a summary of the results of the study. For further information and/or to volunteer please contact Brian Johnson at cio@blendon2001.co.uk or on 020 8303 0939.
Events
IS Professionalism 2008 – a one day conference presenting the new IT profession.
18 March, Congress Centre, London. This one-day conference will showcase the outputs of NCC's community research programme in professionalism in information systems. It will provide delegates with an opportunity to fast track their knowledge and insight into what IS professionalism entails and how it can be achieved.
The conference agenda maps the 10 key themes of the programme which together provide an effective framework for corporate professionalism. The NCC IS Professionalism Executive Briefing which provides an overview and introduction to the key themes can be freely downloaded from the link above.
Delegate fees for Elite members £199 plus VAT (NCC member rate).
Infosecurity Europe
Europe's number one, Information Security event is to be held 22–24 April, Grand Hall, Olympia. Supported by the BCS and now in its 13th year, the event continues to provide an unrivalled education programme, new products and services, exhibitors and visitors from every segment of the industry. To register free to attend or for further information please visit the link above.
BCS Events
The Future of Computer Technology, and its Implications for the Computer Industry
Steve Furber, University of Manchester, 12 February, 6:00pm for a 6:30pm start, BCS, Southampton Street, London.
Turing Lecture 2008
The theme of the 2008 Turing Lecture is Target Earth and will be given by Dr James Martin on 19 February. Before his talk there will be a screening of his film The Meaning of the 21st Century that is narrated by Michael Douglas.
More from the website
Updated best practice portal
The Corporate IT Forum has re-launched its best practice portal with reduced prices - for BCS Chartered Members and Fellows.
Course in company direction
The IoD / BCS Diploma in Company Direction covers the core issues faced by every director and those within functional areas for which they may not have had previous responsibility. Delivered by business experts, the programme aims to provide IT directors and aspiring IT professionals - both BCS members and non-members - with the leadership and strategic skills that are essential for effective board performance.
Consultations
Consultations
Consultations in progress are now on the BCS website and can be RSS'd.
The group
The Elite Group (Effective Leadership in Information Technology) is the UK lead forum for IT directors and senior managers to exchange experiences, views and expectations on how information systems should be managed to achieve business objectives.
www.elite.bcs.org
Feedback
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