Corporate Governance in ICT

Question: Discuss about the Corporate Governance in ICT. Answer: Introduction: At the Leal technology, it is found that, the company provides network and system security services and has a formal IT governance setup. This company is an ESET managed Security service provider that provides the security to its customers with the help of ESET NOD32 software. Therefore, as the new threats are detected that are harmful for the clients system, the services will alert the clients. The formal IT governance set up will be helpful in providing proper services to the clients thus achieving the corporate objectives using proper use of the available IT infrastructure. As I am working as an intern at Leal Technology Company, i have the responsibility of installing software applications on workstations and servers. In course of completing my duties, I came across a situation where i have to install software that will help in the authentication process inside the organization. This application meant to be running all the time in background and allow access to the client records only after the successful completion of the authentication process. The installation of this specific application is done in accordance with the Australian standard of ICT (AS8015). The main objective of the above mentioned Australian standard is to manage the security of the IT infrastructure at the organization. The installed application completes the following functionalities, The application ensures and enforces the confidentiality of the client and business data stored 8n the database servers. It makes sure that. The data is available only to the intended users and authorities. The software is also ensures the integrity of the database system at Leal technology company by keeping track of the log in and sign outs by the different officials. In addition to that, it also keeps track of the document or data that are being viewed or modified by the different people who logged in to the system at different times As a part of my internship, I have to manage and optimize the performance of the client's record keeping database server. I have the responsibility to maintain all the record with the highest possible level of accuracy. This responsibility of keeping the records with accuracy is developed in compliance with the Public records act 2002. The purpose of managing the database with the compliance of the Public records act 2002 is to deliver the following functionalities The records must be retained and identified in an easily accessible format, so that whenever required the records can be instantly reported to the government and regulatory authorities. A system at the organization is maintained for the identification and destruction of the records that are consuming unnecessary storage. On the other hand this system will be helpful in safeguarding the information that is considered as asset to Leal Technology Company. Different business activities, organizational activities and community development activities must be tracked according to the guidelines of the above mentioned public record rule. The system should streamline the processes of retention and disposal of the records of the business of Leal Technology Company. Bibliography Austlii.edu.au. (2016).PUBLIC RECORDS ACT 2002. [online] Available at: https://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/qld/consol_act/pra2002153/ [Accessed 5 Nov. 2016]. Feltus, C., 2012. Introducing ISO/IEC 38500: Corporate Governance in ICT.ITSMF Jaarcongres 2008, pp.27-28.