It Risk

by Westerman, George

• ISBN13: 9781422106662
• ISBN10: 1422106667
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-09-01
• Publisher: Harvard Business School Pr

Summary

Are you exposing your business to IT risk, and leaving profit opportunities on the table? You might be if you are managing your IT risk using more traditional approaches. IT Risk, a new book based on research conducted by MIT's Center for Information Systems Research and Gartner, Inc., helps companies focus on the most pressing risks and leverage the upside that comes with vigilance.Traditionally, managers have grouped technology risk and funding into silos. IT Risk outlines a new model for integrated risk management, which identifies three core areas you can develop to eliminate the problems that silo strategies create. The authors also offer specific ways to make the most of your new found advantage. And because IT risk is the responsibility of all senior executives not just CIOs this book describes the tools and practices in language that general managers can understand and use.

Table of Contents

Introduction: IT Risk and Consequences	p. 1
The 4A Risk Management Framework	p. 17
The Three Core Disciplines of IT Risk Management	p. 35
Fixing the Foundation: Strengthening the Base of the Pyramid	p. 53
Fixing the Foundation: Simplifying the Installed Base	p. 81
Developing the Risk Governance Process	p. 105
Building a Risk-Aware Culture	p. 139
Bringing the Three Disciplines Up to Speed	p. 157
Looking Ahead	p. 183
Ten Ways Executives Can Improve IT Risk Management	p. 197
Notes	p. 205
Index	p. 215
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