IT Governance: Design & Implementation

Factsheet Information and Network Security 07/12/2007

In-house controls to keep you ahead of IT legislation and your competition

For any organisation reliant upon IT, a governance framework the in-house mechanism by which your IT investments are optimised and statutory risks managed is essential. As corporate regulation increases the need for these internal controls, it is vital that you have every confidence in their effectiveness. It is also important that your IT governance framework is regularly and independently audited.

Failure to address these issues can have serious consequences. At the very least, you may be unable to maximise your competitive advantage. At worst, legal action may be taken against your company even risking personal custodial sentences.

To help you keep ahead of the legislation, ISC one of the UK's leading IT solution providers offers an IT Governance: Design & Implementation service. We can introduce a cost-effective governance framework seamlessly into your day-today operation, helping your IT investments generate the returns crucial to your long-term business objectives.

The benefits of your information assets and IT investments will be maximised, whilst any information threats will be identified and risks mitigated. We can also help your organisation and key personnel avoid the risk of regulatory, statutory or contractual exposure.

Benefits of ISC's IT Governance: Design & Implementation service:

Your return on investments will potentially be 40% higher than that of your competitors.^*
Increased long-term success through IT integration with your strategic/operational management.
Ongoing faith of customers, shareholders, employees and suppliers in your longevity and service value.
Continuous security against exposure of personal & business data.
Safe, rewarding stakeholder investments in your organisation.
Assurance to regulators of full compliance with legislation & constant audit-readiness.

*source: IT Governance: How Top Performers Manage IT Decision Rights for Superior Results, Weill and Ross, HBS Press 2004