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4 ways to better market IT to rest of the business

January 10, 2013 By Sam Narisi Leave a Comment

In many companies, IT suffers from an image problem. Here are some steps IT managers can take to improve the perception of their teams among other departments. 

Surveys: Corporate boards care about IT, don’t understand it

November 26, 2012 By Sam Narisi Leave a Comment

There are some mixed messages in recent studies of the relationship between IT and the executive board: While boards know IT is important to the success of the business, most members don’t have a clue about IT. 

Firms behind the curve on IT risk management, execs say

July 30, 2012 By Sam Narisi Leave a Comment

The good news: Business leaders are increasingly aware of how important IT is to the success of their organizations. But the bad news: 

Survey: Many execs don’t know what data is sensitive

March 12, 2012 By Sam Narisi Leave a Comment

IT pros often fault users and company management for failing to protect sensitive data. But one reason that’s such a problem could be that those folks don’t know what data they’re supposed to protect. 

Study: Most users choose weak passwords

December 12, 2011 By Sam Narisi Leave a Comment

IT often struggles with getting users to select strong passwords to protect sensitive company data. That’s usually an uphill battle – especially when users aren’t even choosing strong passwords to protect their own information. 

5 ways to make users care more about security

November 16, 2011 By Sam Narisi Leave a Comment

No surprise here, but a recent survey shows just how little many employees care about IT security while they’re at work. How can IT managers get them to change their attitudes? 

CFOs list top 3 concerns: What it means for IT

October 14, 2011 By Sam Narisi Leave a Comment

In most businesses, IT must get projects approved by the CFO. The best way to make that process a little less painful: Understand what really matters to your company’s top finance exec.

Should IT install a web filter?

August 31, 2011 By Sam Narisi 1 Comment

Managers often request that IT set up web filters to keep employees from wasting too much time online while at work. Here’s why you may want to put up a little resistance:

Giving up Internet for a day harder than quitting smoking

July 29, 2011 By Sam Narisi Leave a Comment

This survey may help explain why some users get so upset when their technology goes haywire.

What keeps you up at night?

July 27, 2011 By Sam Narisi Leave a Comment

As companies continue to deal with budget issues and other problems, what are IT managers most concerned about?

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