IT Policy – Suggested Resources

While Certifications may show that you know how to perform your role, I find there is great value in continued learning and research. Technology is ever changing and I believe one of the most important guidelines is research, as it will allow one to see where the industry is going, and identify where their organization or they themselves as a IT Professional need to move towards.

Below are some resources that I believe may be of value in accomplishing research:

• Information Security Policies, Procedures, and Standards: A Practitioner’s Reference by Douglas J Landoll
  This is a good resource as it takes industry standards such as COBIT, but provides insight in a practical manner which can aid individuals in the implementation of policy and not just introducing them to concepts.

• IT Governance: Policies & Procedures by Michael Wallace  & Larry Webber
  This is another practical guide that can be used as reference for establishing IT Policy and for IT Governance as it may be a governing body that is tasked with the establishment of Policy.

• Thinkcast – The Gartner Podcast Channel
  Gartner is a world renowned organization known for its analysis on best practices in the IT industry. Their podcast contain various topics & industry guests, which can assist IT Professionals think of new ways to approach things regardless of their role in an organization.

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