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Major incidents and security breaches are different. Learning from experience can turn out to be hugely expensive, or even result in the organization concerned going out of business. So how can you make sure that you handle these incidents correctly first time?
A new version of ITIL has been announced, here is my summary of what has changed, and more importantly what has not changed.
How to create simple definitions of risk appetite levels, and then assign these to each of your organization’s projects, services, business units or any other clearly identifiable part of your work.
Mentoring is a great way to develop both professionally and personally, and the mentor can gain as much from the relationship as the mentee. This blog gives an overview of how you can get started as a mentor, or as a mentee.