Bernd Maus
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Configuration Management – Definition and Best Practices
In increasingly complex corporate infrastructures, structured configuration management is crucial to meet the increasing demands on availability, performance and security. Initially, IT teams exclusively used configuration management. Today, other industries use it as well. However, in this article, we focus on the use of configuration management in support of the IT infrastructure.
Incident Response Plan (IR Plan) – Creation & Template
Don't have an incident response plan yet? You are not alone in this. Many companies do not have fixed procedures for responding to incidents.
In our digitalized working environment, it is crucial to know how to prepare for potential threats and respond to incidents. It is important to protect business processes. In the worst-case scenario, negligence in this area can cripple the entire value chain or lead to severe penalties.
Incident Response – Definition, Goals and Best Practices
Responding to incidents is crucial for companies - especially those who are considered part of the critical infrastructure (KRITIS). Sometimes it’s even essential for survival. Incidents may be disruptions to business operations or situations that affect the relationship with the customer, for example.
Incident Management – Meaning, Objectives and Process
Effective incident management is a key prerequisite for smooth and secure company or organization operation. The following provides a detailed overview of the importance, objectives, roles and processes related to incident management.
ITSM Processes – Guidelines for efficient ITSM
ITSM processes are essential for efficient IT service management (ITSM). The ITSM framework that’s based on the ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) forms the basis for this. Find out why no IT organization should be without ITSM processes and what needs to be considered when implementing and realizing them.
Service Level Management (SLM) – Objectives and Processes
Service Level Management (SLM) is an ITIL discipline and the basis for the successful implementation of IT service SLAs. Learn how to ensure that all service level management objectives are met and how ITIL 4 processes can help.
Service Level Agreement (SLA) – Definition and Implementation
A service level agreement (SLA) is a general agreement between a customer and a service provider. It defines services and related response times. What does an SLA contain, and how is it used?
IT Asset Management (ITAM) – Definition, Benefits and Software Requirements
IT Asset Management is essential for the efficient and secure management of IT assets. Avoid downtime and unnecessary expenses. Learn which important features an ITAM software solution should have.
Change Management – Models, Processes and Software
Change Management enables the structured implementation of activities that are necessary to achieve the goals of an organization or company. Learn two of the most important models and reduce your company's risk during the change process. With the right software, you reduce the risks for your company in the change process.
ISO 27001 Certification
ISO 27001 certification signifies that a company or organization has established an ISMS that is in line with the international standard. Learn what you need to look out for and how to find the right ISMS solution to support certification efforts.
Risk Management Software – Function and Application
Risk management software helps organize, manage and control a company's risk based on up-to-date data.
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