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    Definition of Management

    Managers coordinate activities with resources to meet their department’s objectives. The primary goal of a manager is to produce high-quality output while keeping costs low and employees happy. Managers produce nothing in and of themselves, rather, they coordinate the work of others. More

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    Resource Management Definition – What is Resource Management

    Resource management is the process by which managers manage their various resources effectively. Those resources can be intangible – people and time – and tangible – equipment, materials, and finances.

    Resources can include things like:

    1. Finances – Can we afford to invest in new equipment or staff training? 
    2. Staffing – Do we have the right people for the work at hand? Will we need to hire if we get that new client and if so, what skills will those people need to have?
    3. Physical space – Is the company’s office or manufacturing space configured for maximum efficiency?
    4. Equipment – Do we have the tools needed to do what’s required?
    5. Technology – What technology does the business need to succeed and should financial resources be reallocated to fund what’s missing?

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    Change management

    Change management is the approach a company takes to prepare, support, and help individuals, teams, and organizations in making organizational change. Change management includes things like redirecting or redefining the roles of employees, changing business processes, budget reallocations, etc. Drivers of change may include the ongoing evolution of technology, internal reviews of processes, crisis response, customer demand changes, competitive pressure, acquisitions and mergers, and […] More

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    Performance Management

    Performance management is an ongoing process of communication between a supervisor and an employee that occurs throughout the year, in support of accomplishing the strategic objectives of the organization. The communication process includes clarifying expectations, setting objectives, identifying goals, providing feedback, and reviewing results.

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    What is a Firewall?

    This is an animated video explaining what a network firewall is. A firewall is a system that is designed to prevent unauthorized access from entering a private network by filtering the information that comes in from the internet. A firewall blocks unwanted traffic and permits wanted traffic.

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    Threat Vectors and Attack Surfaces explained

    A “Threat Vector” is the path that a hacker or a malware application might take to get past your defenses and compromise your data.

    The 6 main threat vectors (points of entry) include:

    • Network – The perimeter of your network, usually protected by something like a firewall. 
    • User – Attackers often use social engineering and social networking to gather information and trick users into opening a pathway for an attack into a network.
    • Email – Phishing attacks and malicious attachments target the email threat vector.
    • Web Application – SQL Injection and Cross-Site Scripting are just two of the many attacks that take advantage of an inadequately protected Web Application threat vector.
    • Remote Access – A corporate device using an unsecured wireless hotspot can be compromised and passed on to the corporate network.
    • Mobile – Smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices can be used as devices to pass malware and other attacks on to the corporate network.  Additionally, mobile malware may be used to steal useful data from the mobile device.

    Your “Attack Surface” is all the publicly and privately-exposed nexus points between your company’s data and the human or software-driven interfaces of your company. In essence, it’s all your threat vectors put together.

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    Corporate Responsibility

    Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is the act of integrating social and environmental concerns/initiatives into a company’s planning and operations. The reason many companies have a CSR program is to contribute to the well-being of the communities and society they affect and on which they depend. CSR programs vary in scope, but a few common initiatives […] More

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