Managing risk response and mitigation in information security
Michael Irene
August 16, 2021
To fully manage risk within an organisation and to track the mitigation strategies, a focused approach is required. Most organisations
Vulnerability in information management systems
Michael IreneAugust 9, 2021
In last week’s article, I covered threats in information security management systems. This week, the focus is on the impact and role
Threat identification and analysis in information management
Michael IreneAugust 2, 2021
The identification of threats plays a critical function for firms. Any thriving business must know existing threats in their business
Eight must-have features of data protection officer
Michael IreneJuly 19, 2021
There have been ongoing debates about what a data protection officer must have to carry out her job appropriately. Especially in
Further discussion for consent
Michael IreneJuly 12, 2021
When you go to some websites, you will find this gentle pop-up that seeks consent. Usually, it is the cookie consent or directions to
Developing a Data Privacy Strategy and Team.
Michael IreneJuly 5, 2021
After a company identifies the data privacy framework that works for them, the next step is to consider the right privacy strategy. In
What Nigerian NGOs and charities need to know about Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR)
Michael IreneJune 29, 2021
Most Nigerian non-governmental organisations (NGOs), charities and religious houses overlook the Nigerian Data Protection Regulation.
The importance of Business Impact Analysis
Michael Irene, PhDJune 21, 2021
The adoption of Business Impact Analysis (BIA) in any organisation offers significant potential. With the right focused and strategic
Nigerian employers and employee monitoring
Michael IreneJune 14, 2021
What might seem like an ‘innocent’ act by an employer in the name of employee monitoring can be viewed as an excessive intrusion when
Focus areas for IT governance
Michael IreneMay 25, 2021
In a meeting with some information security personnel, the chief executive officer (CEO) of a bicycle company in Lagos quipped that,