Risk assessment matrix: Free template and usage guide
Risk assessment matrix: Free template and usage guide Summary Author Paul Kirvan explains what a risk assessment matrix (risk heat map) is, why organisations use one and how to apply…
Crypto crasher Do Kwon admits guilt over failed not-so-stablecoin that erased $41 billion
Crypto crasher Do Kwon admits guilt over failed not-so-stablecoin that erased $41 billion Summary Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon has pled guilty in the US to fraud related to the…
What is the three lines model and what is its purpose?
Summary The three lines model (also known as the three lines of defence) is a governance and risk management framework originally defined by the Institute of Internal Auditors. It separates…
What is a private API?
What is a private API? Summary By Rahul Awati — Published: 08 Aug 2025 A private API (or internal API) is an interface exposed only within an organisation to let…
Why digital literacy in the workplace is important
Why digital literacy in the workplace is important Summary Digital literacy is the ability to use digital tools to complete everyday tasks more quickly or efficiently than manual methods. It…
The IT Organization Design Framework: Models, Triggers, and Transformation Paths
The IT Organization Design Framework: Models, Triggers, and Transformation Paths Summary This resource is a practical framework for senior IT leaders and CIOs to evaluate whether their IT organisation needs…
The Strategic Data Governance Guide to Delivering Speed, Trust, and Business Value
The Strategic Data Governance Guide To Delivering Speed, Trust, And Business Value Summary This Strategic Data Governance Guide is an executive-level playbook for CIOs, CDOs and senior IT leaders who…
Intel CEO’s potential China links a warning for U.S. companies
Intel CEO’s potential China links a warning for U.S. companies Summary President Donald Trump publicly called for Intel CEO Lip‑Bu Tan to resign after U.S. Senator Tom Cotton raised concerns…
A Practical Framework for Cloud Governance Readiness and Risk Mitigation
A Practical Framework for Cloud Governance Readiness and Risk Mitigation Summary This article presents a practical, field-tested framework to help CIOs and IT governance teams evaluate organisational readiness for cloud…
Application Rationalization Process Model
Application Rationalization Process Model – CIO Portal Summary The Application Rationalization Process Model is a practical, standards-aligned framework to help IT leaders evaluate and optimise their application portfolios. It combines…