EDUCAUSE | Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences and Risk Management

GSU's Roadmap for a World-Class Information Security Management System: ISO 27001:2005

drupal — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 13:42:38 -0500

Georgia State University is one of the first universities to embrace the ISO 27001:2005 standard for establishing an information security management system (ISMS). A systematic and disciplined approach helps us leverage technology to develop a world-class ISMS that empowers users and improves processes. This session will discuss the importance of developing a comprehensive, risk-management based information security program.

A Successful Tool to Create Positive Change: Result of an IT Risk Assessment and Benchmark at Scandinavian Universities

drupal — Tue, 01 Nov 2005 12:34:34 -0600

Current cost pressures, technology changes, and new requirements meant that changes were needed in the way IT was managed at Scandinavian universities. This session will present results from an IT risk assessment and benchmark (costs, risk management, quality) at 26 Scandinavian universities and how those results have been used to improve IT management at our universities.

Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning in a University Environment

drupal — Tue, 01 Nov 2005 12:34:34 -0600

North Carolina State University has implemented a disaster recovery and business continuity program for centralized computing. The program has also expanded to encompass the entire university. This workshop will explain NCSU's process and provide a template for developing and implementing a program for any academic environment. Common pitfalls and challenges will be addressed.