Articles
Where Can I Find a Standard Data Governance Framework?
I’ve been asked many times over the years, ‘Where can I find a standard data governance framework?’ and, as with a lot of Data Governance questions, my answer is always the same… I don't even know whether one exists. I have never looked into it because I know from my...

A Real-life Take on the Cyber Security Skills Gap
The security industry must rebuild its narrative to attract more raw talent at all levels You don’t have to go far these days to find security professionals complaining about skills shortages, and countless media outlets relaying their views. But there are at least...

Budgeting for Cyber Security post-COVID: Three Golden Rules for the C-Suite
This is not just about tech, and there is no tech silver bullet which can buy you cyber resilience The COVID crisis is presenting most businesses with unprecedented situations – for good, bad or worse. Uncertainty still dominates but the recession ahead is likely to...

Data Governance an Interview with Jason Hare
In this interview Jason Hare kindly shares his Data Governance experience. Jason is a former archaeologist and open data practitioner. He has been working in IT since the later 90’s. His interest in data governance stems from his time managing municipal open data...

Data Governance Interview with Lara Gureje
Lara Gureje (pronounced ‘gurej’) is the Founder & CEO of DatOculi LLC, a Data Governance & Stewardship Consultancy, Coaching & Training firm with its headquarters based in San Francisco. Lara is a renowned Data Governance & Stewardship Advocate with passion for the...

Cyber Security and the Culture of Alienation
The COVID crisis is presenting most organisations with unprecedented situations, but it does not make cyber security less of a priority. On the contrary, cyber security – whether it is in support of remote working, e-commerce or digitalised supply chains – will be a pillar of the “new normal”. Now is the time to deal with it strategically, and from the top down.

Do I Really Need a Data Governance Policy?
It’s very rare that I’m able to give such a definite answer to a Data Governance question, more often than not my answer is usually ‘it depends’. Because so many aspects of Data Governance are nuanced and depend very much on your organisation's objectives and what you...

How Often Should You Revisit Your Data Governance Maturity Assessments?
In my experience so many people seriously underestimate the speed at which they're able to implement data governance - so, when a client asked me how often he should revisit his Data Governance Maturity Assessment I thought ‘that is such a good question, I’m going to...

Post-COVID Outlook for Cyber Security: New Normal … Looking a Lot like the Old
Two recent reports highlight the current cyber security paradox: While the COVID pandemic has turned business and society upside down, well-established cyber security practices – some known for decades – remain the best way to protect yourself.

Data Governance Interview with Ed Mathia
In this Data Governance Interview, I spoke to Ed Mathia. Ed is a Data Scientist who learned very quickly that data quality is paramount, and that the processes to make data right the first time increases its value. When he finds incorrect data he works to change the...