Change Management
One extremely important component that tends to be overlooked frequently is that of change management. Not just within the cybersecurity program, but the broader organization. We tend to find ourselves so busy with the need to move fast that change management is either rushed without thought or bypassed altogether. It is critical that you understand the importance of change management and its place as part of the overall organization and the cybersecurity program. Some benefits that come to mind with good change management include:
- It ensures that testing has been completed, the change is documented, and backout plans are in place.
- It provides an avenue to ensure communication is occurring across the broader organization.
- It allows your support center to be better prepared.
- It reduces risk by following a documented process with the correct controls in place.
- It enforces changes to follow a schedule that everyone agrees to versus...