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When: Thursday, December 11, 1pm EST / 10am PST
Duration: 60 minutes
Educational institutions are increasingly under pressure to manage email retention. IT administrators need to know where email data is stored, and be able to recover email quickly and reliably. Certain states, such as Pennsylvania, face looming deadlines to meet obligations driven by open records laws.
Join us for this informational webcast designed specifically for educational institutions to learn about how you can apply technology to meet the challenges of:
• Litigation and legal discovery
• Open records laws
• Data privacy obligations
You'll hear from Jeffrey Ritter, Esq., CEO of Waters Edge Consulting (www.wec-llc.com) and one of the nation’s foremost experts in the areas of eDiscovery and Internet law reform. Jeffrey will discuss concrete strategies schools can use to manage electronic information differently in order to meet legal obligations.
Bill Kee, Product Marketing Manager at Google, will then give an overview of how Google's archiving solution can help your school.
Finally, Wesley Watts, CIO of Prince Georges County School District in Maryland, the country's 17th largest school district, will discuss how his organization has applied Google archiving technology to gain control over email retention.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Google selects Waters Edge as Expert Presenter for National "Cloud Camp" Series
Cloud computing is emerging as one of the hottest themes in the discussion of information governance and security. As part of an educational/marketing initiative, Google sponsored "Cloud Camps" that provided interested professionals with information on "Data Governance in the Cloud". Key topics addressed in the presentation included strategies for enterprises to find security, efficiency, and compliance using the SaaS model of cloud computing.
As part of this presentation, Jeffrey Ritter, CEO of Waters Edge, spoke on "eDiscovery in the Cloud on Trial" -- including a critical discussion on cloud computing and its growing legal impact.
A description of the program may be found here.
As part of this presentation, Jeffrey Ritter, CEO of Waters Edge, spoke on "eDiscovery in the Cloud on Trial" -- including a critical discussion on cloud computing and its growing legal impact.
A description of the program may be found here.
Waters Edge and ARMA participate in EU Project: "The Internet of Things"
Jeffrey Ritter, CEO of Waters Edge, recently participated as a member of a select group of ARMA International members in developing and submitting comments to the European Commission on “the Internet of Things”. This EU project focuses on how digital information records are being created to track and monitor physical things, including the controversial use of RFID tags.
Learn more about the "Internet of Things" here.
Learn more about the ARMA project here.
Learn more about the "Internet of Things" here.
Learn more about the ARMA project here.
The Future of Records and Information Management
The Greater Washington DC Chapter of ARMA International recently invited Jeffrey Ritter, CEO of Waters Edge, to deliver the keynote address for their annual theme—The Future of Records and Information Management. Jeffrey’s address challenged records professionals to re-engineer their role in the organization and defined key action items they should target for completion during the next year.
Coming soon: a link to the Agenda For Change that GWDC Chapter is distributing to its members.
Coming soon: a link to the Agenda For Change that GWDC Chapter is distributing to its members.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Avoid Legal Issues in Disaster's Wake
SearchCIO-Midmarket has published our monthly contribution to their outstanding service: Avoid legal issues in disaster's wake
The article includes a pdf of a CastleQuest Discovery Map that identifies the risks and strategies discussed in the article.
We are excited by the support of SearchCIO-Midmarket for the value of our Discovery Maps in enhancing their information services.
The article includes a pdf of a CastleQuest Discovery Map that identifies the risks and strategies discussed in the article.
We are excited by the support of SearchCIO-Midmarket for the value of our Discovery Maps in enhancing their information services.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
New Waters Edge Webcast: Evaluating E-Discovery in Outside Law Firms
Following the successful release of the Water's Edge Book
Evaluating the Electronic Discovery Capabilities of Outside Law Firms: A Model Request for Information and Analysis
Waters Edge has released a Webcast capturing many of the essential factors of this process in a concise, 45-minute sponsored format. This Webcast is free to all viewers and represents tremendous value for the in-house, as well as the outside counsel. Powered by the Brighttalk platform, you may immediately access this information with the access point below:
a link to the Webcast is available here
Evaluating the Electronic Discovery Capabilities of Outside Law Firms: A Model Request for Information and Analysis
Waters Edge has released a Webcast capturing many of the essential factors of this process in a concise, 45-minute sponsored format. This Webcast is free to all viewers and represents tremendous value for the in-house, as well as the outside counsel. Powered by the Brighttalk platform, you may immediately access this information with the access point below:
a link to the Webcast is available here
Waters Edge Featured at GWDC ARMA Meeting Tomorrow
Jeffrey Ritter, CEO and Founder of Waters Edge, has been invited to speak at the GWDC ARMA Chapter Kick-Off Meeting. Try to catch him if you are in the Washington, D.C. area tomorrow.
The Future of Records Management
The GWDC ARMA September program is our annual kick-off meeting, membership reception and networking event.
The Future of Records Management
The GWDC ARMA September program is our annual kick-off meeting, membership reception and networking event.
Cost: $25 GWDC Members/$30 Non-members. No shows will be billed. Cash/check accepted at the door. MC & Visa pay online https://128bit.clickandpledge.com/default.aspx?ID=10130&cid=US&a=20/>
Host: White & Case
Metro: BLUE/ORANGE or RED lines to Metro Center. Exit at 13th Street Exit. On 13th Street between G & H Streets.
Please RSVP Online, call Darren Bruening at 202-775-1908 or email Darren.Bruening@Infocurrent.com
Sponsors: The Paige Company & GRM Information Management Services
Menu: Heavy hors doeuvres, desert, wine, beer and soft drinks will be served.
Host: White & Case
Metro: BLUE/ORANGE or RED lines to Metro Center. Exit at 13th Street Exit. On 13th Street between G & H Streets.
Please RSVP Online, call Darren Bruening at 202-775-1908 or email Darren.Bruening@Infocurrent.com
Sponsors: The Paige Company & GRM Information Management Services
Menu: Heavy hors doeuvres, desert, wine, beer and soft drinks will be served.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Software as a Service (SaaS): The Waters Edge Podcast
We are excited to announce our newest Podcast, provided by the BrightTALK webcast hosting service.
The Podcast, "Software as a Service -- Navigating the Compliance Whirlpools" builds on our SearchCIO article "Software as a Service -- Navigating the Compliance Minefield".
Take advantage of our article, our map, and our Podcast to gain the tools to understand where SaaS fits into your business. For additional resources, please contact us on our main page.
The Podcast, "Software as a Service -- Navigating the Compliance Whirlpools" builds on our SearchCIO article "Software as a Service -- Navigating the Compliance Minefield".
Take advantage of our article, our map, and our Podcast to gain the tools to understand where SaaS fits into your business. For additional resources, please contact us on our main page.
Avoid Legal Issues in Disaster's Wake
SearchCIO-Midmarket has published our monthly contribution to their outstanding service: Avoid Legal Issues in Disaster's Wake.
The article includes a pdf of a CastleQuest Discovery Map that identifies the risks and strategies discussed in the article.
We are excited by the support of SearchCIO-Midmarket for the value of our Discovery Maps in enhancing their information services.
The article includes a pdf of a CastleQuest Discovery Map that identifies the risks and strategies discussed in the article.
We are excited by the support of SearchCIO-Midmarket for the value of our Discovery Maps in enhancing their information services.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Waters Edge Invited to BNA Conference
Jeffrey Ritter, CEO and Founder of Waters Edge, has been invited to speak at the upcoming Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. (BNA) conference in Washington, D.C. This two-day event will focus on the changes in the Federal Rules and the impact of these changes on the e-discovery and the practice of law.
Conference Information:
E-Discovery for the Enterprise: Preparing Your Corporate Clients for the Realities of the Post Rules Amendment World
Thursday-Friday, September 18-19, 2008
Marriott Crystal Gateway, Arlington, VA
Jeffrey's will be speaking on "Setting Up Your Systems: Rule 26(g) -- Setting Up An E-Discovery Team: Outside Counsel and Inside Counsel Relationships". He will be part of a panel of experts including inside and outside counsel.
Please click here to register for this event. The conference brochure is available here.
The registration period ends soon, so register today.
Conference Information:
E-Discovery for the Enterprise: Preparing Your Corporate Clients for the Realities of the Post Rules Amendment World
Thursday-Friday, September 18-19, 2008
Marriott Crystal Gateway, Arlington, VA
Jeffrey's will be speaking on "Setting Up Your Systems: Rule 26(g) -- Setting Up An E-Discovery Team: Outside Counsel and Inside Counsel Relationships". He will be part of a panel of experts including inside and outside counsel.
Please click here to register for this event. The conference brochure is available here.
The registration period ends soon, so register today.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
What can Waters Edge do for you? Find out with free 60-minute Webinars hosted by BSI.
This fall, Waters Edge is excited to deliver two webinars on behalf of the British Standards Institute (BSI). BSI is the world-renowned publisher of international standards, including the series of prevailing ISO Standards for management systems.
We will be offering two seminars -- free registration links are provided at the course titles below:
Managing and Preparing for e-discovery
Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2008 Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm Eastern Time Speaker: Jeffrey Ritter; Waters Edge LLC Cost: No Cost
"The Federal e-discovery rule is applicable to any organization that could be involved in a lawsuit where any source of electronic data might be used as evidence. The ruling applies to both civil and criminal cases. This webcast will discuss how your ISO 27001 framework can help you protect your self and be prepared for the unexpected."
ISO 27001 and the Law
Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm Eastern Time
Speaker: Jeffrey Ritter; Waters Edge LLC
Cost: No Cost
"Under oath you are vulnerable to adverse questioning. This webcast will explore the three critical contributions you must make as a ISMS professional:
* Controlling the integrity of ESI that is identified for preservation and collection.
* Assure the secure third party management of corporate ESI.
* Testify to the overall integrity and authenticity of the record."
These events will illustrate the frequently-overlooked relationship between the standards-based methodology of IT and the practice of law. With the collision of these disciplines, every legal professional needs to understand what the ISO standards are -- and how they apply to their practice.
Registration for each event is limited to the first 150 applicants, so register today! Materials from the course will only be offered to those who attend.
We will be offering two seminars -- free registration links are provided at the course titles below:
Managing and Preparing for e-discovery
Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2008 Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm Eastern Time Speaker: Jeffrey Ritter; Waters Edge LLC Cost: No Cost
"The Federal e-discovery rule is applicable to any organization that could be involved in a lawsuit where any source of electronic data might be used as evidence. The ruling applies to both civil and criminal cases. This webcast will discuss how your ISO 27001 framework can help you protect your self and be prepared for the unexpected."
ISO 27001 and the Law
Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm Eastern Time
Speaker: Jeffrey Ritter; Waters Edge LLC
Cost: No Cost
"Under oath you are vulnerable to adverse questioning. This webcast will explore the three critical contributions you must make as a ISMS professional:
* Controlling the integrity of ESI that is identified for preservation and collection.
* Assure the secure third party management of corporate ESI.
* Testify to the overall integrity and authenticity of the record."
These events will illustrate the frequently-overlooked relationship between the standards-based methodology of IT and the practice of law. With the collision of these disciplines, every legal professional needs to understand what the ISO standards are -- and how they apply to their practice.
Registration for each event is limited to the first 150 applicants, so register today! Materials from the course will only be offered to those who attend.
Waters Edge Confirmed to Present at SecureWorld Expo
Jeffrey Ritter, CEO and founder of Waters Edge, has been invited to present at the September 30 – October 1 SecureWorld Expo in Washington, D.C.
The SecureWorld Expo is “the first Regional Conference formed to promote the ideals of fostering communication between security professionals and technology leaders” and hosts several different conferences across the country.
Jeffrey will be delivering two separate training sessions:
Surviving the Questions of a Hostile Lawyer [link includes bio and further information]
Information security professionals are almost certain to be challenged under oath to defend their security operations, particularly for electronic discovery investigations. This session discloses some of the most powerful strategies used by hostile lawyers to attack your work, and the strategies to be used to survive and even advance your organization's interests.
Contracting for Information Security [link includes bio and further information]
This two day session will enable information security professionals to enhance their value in negotiating, managing and enforcing commercial contracts in which information security controls are created. Participants will acquire invaluable risk maps, analytical tools and model contract language for assuring (whether as a customer or a supplier) information security is properly addressed in the contracts employing best practices that are based on ISO standards (ISO 27001 and 27002). Doing so will enable significant gains in compliance within HIPAA, PCI, SOX and privacy-intensive operations. [Note: Attendance requires additional SecureWorld+ registration]
To register for the Washington D.C. SecureWorld Expo, please visit the SecureWorld Registration Page.
Remember, the “Contracting for Information Security” session requires SecureWorld+ credentials and selection of the “Contracting for Information Security” among the courses listed.
There are limited seats available for both sessions, so register now!
The SecureWorld Expo is “the first Regional Conference formed to promote the ideals of fostering communication between security professionals and technology leaders” and hosts several different conferences across the country.
Jeffrey will be delivering two separate training sessions:
Surviving the Questions of a Hostile Lawyer [link includes bio and further information]
Information security professionals are almost certain to be challenged under oath to defend their security operations, particularly for electronic discovery investigations. This session discloses some of the most powerful strategies used by hostile lawyers to attack your work, and the strategies to be used to survive and even advance your organization's interests.
Contracting for Information Security [link includes bio and further information]
This two day session will enable information security professionals to enhance their value in negotiating, managing and enforcing commercial contracts in which information security controls are created. Participants will acquire invaluable risk maps, analytical tools and model contract language for assuring (whether as a customer or a supplier) information security is properly addressed in the contracts employing best practices that are based on ISO standards (ISO 27001 and 27002). Doing so will enable significant gains in compliance within HIPAA, PCI, SOX and privacy-intensive operations. [Note: Attendance requires additional SecureWorld+ registration]
To register for the Washington D.C. SecureWorld Expo, please visit the SecureWorld Registration Page.
Remember, the “Contracting for Information Security” session requires SecureWorld+ credentials and selection of the “Contracting for Information Security” among the courses listed.
There are limited seats available for both sessions, so register now!
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Waters Edge Confirmed to Speak at NACA Conference
Waters Edge is pleased to announce Jeffrey Ritter, Founder and CEO, will be speaking at an upcoming conference for the National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA).
Jeffrey will discuss e-discovery issues as well as information access strategy in his presentation "Discovery: What Information is Publicly Available: Understanding and Discovering Electronic Data" as part of the NACA 2008 Mortgage Lending Litigation Conference, to be held September 5-7, 2008 in Cleveland, Ohio.
If you are in the Cleveland area during that time, registration is still available for NACA Members and Non-Members (requires purchase of a NACA membership). As the content will be tailored to the needs of the Mortgage Lending legal professional, this is an excellent opportunity to gain cutting-edge insight on a critical topic for the plaintiff's bar.
A summary of the conference information is below and available on their website:
Location:
Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Center
127 Public Square
Cleveland, OH 44114
Date:
September 5-7, 2008
The registration period for this conference ends soon, so sign up today!
Echelon One Selects Waters Edge
Echelon One, a leading information security research company, selected Waters Edge to produce Contracting for Information Security: Strategies for Surviving the Lawyers. This executive research note was written by Jeffrey Ritter, and was distributed to Echelon One’s private subscribers, executives in some of the world’s largest companies, investment houses and technology institutions.
Please also see Waters Edge's previous Echelon One research note Survival Strategies under New Court Rules for Electronic Evidence (August, 2007) with a brief summary available here.
Monday, August 11, 2008
Waters Edge Presents to Information Security Forum Members
On Thursday, July 31, Waters Edge delivered a short briefing on e-discovery and information security to members of the Information Security Forum (ISF). The ISF is the "world's leading independent authority on information security" and delivers expertise to an international audience, including 50% of the Fortune 100.
The briefing was presented by Jeffrey Ritter, founder and CEO of Waters Edge, and produced with the CastleQuest knowledge-base and the WebEx application sharing platform. Please see our CastleQuest catalog to learn more about Waters Edge on-line training resources.
The official Press Release:
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In response to Member demand, the ISF is happy to deliver a one-hour briefing on the e-discovery process and its impact on information security professionals. The briefing presents answers to these essential questions:
· What is e-discovery and what is the role of information security?
· What are the critical “pain points” which hostile lawyers target in regulatory investigations, audits and lawsuits?
· How can information security help avoid the key “traps for the unwary”?
· What are 5 key survival strategies for staying ahead of the evolving rules for e-discovery?
Participants receive a unique and in-depth “Discovery Map” with which to evaluate their existing corporate e-discovery readiness. Join this live, interactive program and participate in discovering the answers to these essential questions. Attendance is strictly limited to the first 30 participants; the session will be recorded for later viewing by those unable to participate.
The briefing will take place on Thursday July 31, 2008 at Noon (EDT), 5pm (GMT), 9am (PDT).
The briefing was presented by Jeffrey Ritter, founder and CEO of Waters Edge, and produced with the CastleQuest knowledge-base and the WebEx application sharing platform. Please see our CastleQuest catalog to learn more about Waters Edge on-line training resources.
The official Press Release:
***********
In response to Member demand, the ISF is happy to deliver a one-hour briefing on the e-discovery process and its impact on information security professionals. The briefing presents answers to these essential questions:
· What is e-discovery and what is the role of information security?
· What are the critical “pain points” which hostile lawyers target in regulatory investigations, audits and lawsuits?
· How can information security help avoid the key “traps for the unwary”?
· What are 5 key survival strategies for staying ahead of the evolving rules for e-discovery?
Participants receive a unique and in-depth “Discovery Map” with which to evaluate their existing corporate e-discovery readiness. Join this live, interactive program and participate in discovering the answers to these essential questions. Attendance is strictly limited to the first 30 participants; the session will be recorded for later viewing by those unable to participate.
The briefing will take place on Thursday July 31, 2008 at Noon (EDT), 5pm (GMT), 9am (PDT).
Friday, August 8, 2008
Master Data Management Can Advance Compliance Goals
SearchCIO-Midmarket has published our monthly contribution to their outstanding service:
MDM Can Advance Compliance Goals
The article includes a pdf of a CastleQuest Discovery Map that identifies the risks and strategies discussed in the article.
We are excited by the support of SearchCIO-Midmarket for the value of our Discovery Maps in enhancing their information services.
MDM Can Advance Compliance Goals
The article includes a pdf of a CastleQuest Discovery Map that identifies the risks and strategies discussed in the article.
We are excited by the support of SearchCIO-Midmarket for the value of our Discovery Maps in enhancing their information services.
Jeffrey Ritter: Keynote Speaker at ISC/RMI 2008 Conference
Jeffrey Ritter, CEO and founder of Waters Edge, has been confirmed as a keynote speaker for the 2008 Information Security Compliance and Risk Management Institute (ISC/RMI) Conference.
Jeffrey will discuss the history of trusted digital information -- as well as its current state and developing trends -- in his presentation, titled:
“Digital Justice: Proving the Truth in the Year 2058”
The official description of the speech is quoted below:
“Speaking from the future, in Year 100 of the Net, this speech examines how the principles of digital justice took shape during the first half of the 21st century. It provides a retrospective view on the consequences of early e-discovery reforms, the resulting erosion of common law principles and the emerging control of the security domain across all of the digital assets in our global society.”
Waters Edge encourages all interested (especially those in the Seattle area) to enroll and take advantage of this excellent line-up of thinkers in the space of trusted digital information and information security.
Click here to see the official press release, including registration information and Jeffrey Ritter's keynote biography.
Jeffrey will discuss the history of trusted digital information -- as well as its current state and developing trends -- in his presentation, titled:
“Digital Justice: Proving the Truth in the Year 2058”
The official description of the speech is quoted below:
“Speaking from the future, in Year 100 of the Net, this speech examines how the principles of digital justice took shape during the first half of the 21st century. It provides a retrospective view on the consequences of early e-discovery reforms, the resulting erosion of common law principles and the emerging control of the security domain across all of the digital assets in our global society.”
Waters Edge encourages all interested (especially those in the Seattle area) to enroll and take advantage of this excellent line-up of thinkers in the space of trusted digital information and information security.
Click here to see the official press release, including registration information and Jeffrey Ritter's keynote biography.
Monday, July 14, 2008
Evaluating Outside Law Firms on E-Discovery--Now is the Time
When will in-house counsel break through the looking glass and realize that not all law firms (if any) understand the complexities of electronic discovery? When Waters Edge published our groundbreaking book--Evaluating the Electronic Discovery Capabilities of Outside Law Firms: A Model Request for Information and Analysis--we expected law firms to buy the book, out of fear they would be confronted by clients with demands to which the law firms could not respond.
But we did not expect that in-house counsel would ignore the critical need to hold their law firms accountable for vastly inconsistent capabilities that often put the client's interests at risk. The recent decision in Victor Pipe by Judge Grimm highlights that law firm guidance can be fraught with peril. In that case, counsel used key word searching to try to identify privileged records to be withheld from production and missed critical materials that were disclosed. Oops! Its pretty unlikely that the client was pleased to be paying those legal bills, and its pretty unlikely the malpractice carrier was not too pleased with the outcome either.
Corporate companies must be prepared to rigorously demand their law firms demonstrate their competency in this field--it cannot be presumed. The issue is not that the lawyers are not good lawyers--the question is whether their law firm, as a service provider of information processing and analysis, is properly managing the most sensitive data a client may control--the evidence in a hostile lawsuit. How many more decisions like Victor Pipe will be required before in-house counsel begins to realize that presuming law firm competency places their corporate interests at risk, sometimes with disturbingly significant consequences.
But we did not expect that in-house counsel would ignore the critical need to hold their law firms accountable for vastly inconsistent capabilities that often put the client's interests at risk. The recent decision in Victor Pipe by Judge Grimm highlights that law firm guidance can be fraught with peril. In that case, counsel used key word searching to try to identify privileged records to be withheld from production and missed critical materials that were disclosed. Oops! Its pretty unlikely that the client was pleased to be paying those legal bills, and its pretty unlikely the malpractice carrier was not too pleased with the outcome either.
Corporate companies must be prepared to rigorously demand their law firms demonstrate their competency in this field--it cannot be presumed. The issue is not that the lawyers are not good lawyers--the question is whether their law firm, as a service provider of information processing and analysis, is properly managing the most sensitive data a client may control--the evidence in a hostile lawsuit. How many more decisions like Victor Pipe will be required before in-house counsel begins to realize that presuming law firm competency places their corporate interests at risk, sometimes with disturbingly significant consequences.
Software as a Service--Navigating Compliance
SearchCIO-Midmarket has just published our first contribution to their outstanding service:
Software as a Service--Navigating the Compliance Minefield. The article includes a pdf of a CastleQuest Discovery Map that identifies the risks and strategies discussed in the article.
We are excited by the support of SearchCIO-Midmarket for the value of our Discovery Maps in enhancing their information services.
Software as a Service--Navigating the Compliance Minefield. The article includes a pdf of a CastleQuest Discovery Map that identifies the risks and strategies discussed in the article.
We are excited by the support of SearchCIO-Midmarket for the value of our Discovery Maps in enhancing their information services.
SearchCIO Selects Waters Edge as Compliance Editor
We are pleased that SearchCIO-Midmarket, one of the Web's leading news and information sources on IT technology has selected Waters Edge to serve as a contributing editor on compliance issues facing CIOs of mid-market enterprises.
Here is what Sarah Varney of SearchCIO-Midmarket said in their announcement:
A new resource for compliance education[Sarah Varney, Technology Editor]
As an editor, it's always a thrill to discover a relatively unknown expert on the Web. Compliance is a hot topic, and Jeffrey Ritter's new monthly feature will detail the legal issues surrounding both standards and technology issues. We welcome him to the SearchCIO-Midmarket.com fold with high expectations and every confidence that he'll meet and exceed them. He debuts this week with a useful look at the compliance issues that can't be ignored when your company decides to use a Software as a Service vendor, instead of using an in-house application.
A lawyer by training, Ritter is CEO and founder of Waters Edge Consulting LLC, an advisory firm offering training, assessment and design services to enable companies to build trusted information systems. He is recognized as one of the most influential voices at the intersection of law and technology, and is a pioneer in shaping the legal rules for cyberspace and addressing the value of digital information as property, whether in the boardroom, the courtroom, the legislature or a network operations center.
He has published four books, many articles and moderates every month online training symposia for nearly 2000 security professionals who are members of ISSA, ISACA, ISC(2) and other associations. Waters Edge is part of a select group of consulting firms that conduct pre-certification assessments for companies seeking ISO 27001 certifications in the United States.
Please feel free to get in touch with Jeffrey with questions and comments at either Jeffrey@wec-llc.com or editor@searchCIO-midmarket.com. Next month, he'll tackle the compliance issues associated with master data management. Thanks, Sarah
Here is what Sarah Varney of SearchCIO-Midmarket said in their announcement:
A new resource for compliance education[Sarah Varney, Technology Editor]
As an editor, it's always a thrill to discover a relatively unknown expert on the Web. Compliance is a hot topic, and Jeffrey Ritter's new monthly feature will detail the legal issues surrounding both standards and technology issues. We welcome him to the SearchCIO-Midmarket.com fold with high expectations and every confidence that he'll meet and exceed them. He debuts this week with a useful look at the compliance issues that can't be ignored when your company decides to use a Software as a Service vendor, instead of using an in-house application.
A lawyer by training, Ritter is CEO and founder of Waters Edge Consulting LLC, an advisory firm offering training, assessment and design services to enable companies to build trusted information systems. He is recognized as one of the most influential voices at the intersection of law and technology, and is a pioneer in shaping the legal rules for cyberspace and addressing the value of digital information as property, whether in the boardroom, the courtroom, the legislature or a network operations center.
He has published four books, many articles and moderates every month online training symposia for nearly 2000 security professionals who are members of ISSA, ISACA, ISC(2) and other associations. Waters Edge is part of a select group of consulting firms that conduct pre-certification assessments for companies seeking ISO 27001 certifications in the United States.
Please feel free to get in touch with Jeffrey with questions and comments at either Jeffrey@wec-llc.com or editor@searchCIO-midmarket.com. Next month, he'll tackle the compliance issues associated with master data management. Thanks, Sarah
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Begin the CastleQuest: Powered by Waters Edge
At Waters Edge, we found information security can be drawn upon as a strength, or exposed as a weakness -- with the right tools. Daily, case law reveals the destructive results of insufficient management of information resources. Companies now find costly liabilities in their records management solutions that were unknown five years ago. Courts have demanded those who defend these liabilities, CIOs, IT, and lawyers, must serve their clients at the cutting edge of technology -- regardless of their training or experience.
We believe this is not unlike the ancient strategies of attack and defense in siege warfare, where the risks of poor security involved every facet of the organization.
Just as those in the past built stone walls to defend their resources and leadership, companies today are finding proper management of digital information critical to defend their assets -- and protect their leaders. Similarly, invaders found success in breaching these walls only after they could plan around the weaknesses in their target's defenses. Opposing counsel must also create such plans to expose and exploit their target's failures in information security.
Like the warfare that surrounded the castles of antiquity, stakes and costs are high. The same innovation that created the defensive tactics of moats and boiling oil is required by companies to demonstrate their mastery of information security and trusted information. Likewise, the same meticulous testing that revealed poorly-built walls and undefended tunnels is required by opposing counsel to expose those with weak standards of compliance to the full range of punishment courts are willing to administer.
This battle requires tools that are intelligent, dynamic, and persistently effective. We believe you will find these tools in the CastleQuest system. Our maps will graphically illustrate the process-based approach to information security required to effectively demonstrate compliance, or a lack thereof, with the constantly-changing standards information management. Our QUEENS (Questions for Examination) maps will arm the professional with the "tough" questions their company or client might face -- or ask -- in a legal proceeding. CastleQuest is prepared to excel within the new climate of information security: Enroll in CastleQuest and say the same.
We believe this is not unlike the ancient strategies of attack and defense in siege warfare, where the risks of poor security involved every facet of the organization.
Just as those in the past built stone walls to defend their resources and leadership, companies today are finding proper management of digital information critical to defend their assets -- and protect their leaders. Similarly, invaders found success in breaching these walls only after they could plan around the weaknesses in their target's defenses. Opposing counsel must also create such plans to expose and exploit their target's failures in information security.
Like the warfare that surrounded the castles of antiquity, stakes and costs are high. The same innovation that created the defensive tactics of moats and boiling oil is required by companies to demonstrate their mastery of information security and trusted information. Likewise, the same meticulous testing that revealed poorly-built walls and undefended tunnels is required by opposing counsel to expose those with weak standards of compliance to the full range of punishment courts are willing to administer.
This battle requires tools that are intelligent, dynamic, and persistently effective. We believe you will find these tools in the CastleQuest system. Our maps will graphically illustrate the process-based approach to information security required to effectively demonstrate compliance, or a lack thereof, with the constantly-changing standards information management. Our QUEENS (Questions for Examination) maps will arm the professional with the "tough" questions their company or client might face -- or ask -- in a legal proceeding. CastleQuest is prepared to excel within the new climate of information security: Enroll in CastleQuest and say the same.
Welcome to Waters Edge.
Waters Edge Consulting, LLC was established in June 2006 by Jeffrey Ritter, globally recognized for his leadership and contributions to shaping the world of digital information. Waters Edge is unique in our ability to bring together into an integrated analytical framework the converging fields of IT governance, information security, legal risk and the use of standards and rule-based design methods to develop pragmatic solutions that enhance overall enterprise risk management and produce trusted information assets.
We have started this blog to establish trusted information assets in a more interactive forum. The discussion of digital information is a dynamic one; we understand that collaboration in the blog format is simply another way to enhance the depth and perspective of our content. Waters Edge does not take the concept of "Thought Leadership" lightly -- as you will see in the following posts, we have developed unique tools to solve the difficult questions of trusted information and information security. We know the next step involves finding and working with like minds to find the answers to the questions yet unasked.
Welcome to Waters Edge.
We have started this blog to establish trusted information assets in a more interactive forum. The discussion of digital information is a dynamic one; we understand that collaboration in the blog format is simply another way to enhance the depth and perspective of our content. Waters Edge does not take the concept of "Thought Leadership" lightly -- as you will see in the following posts, we have developed unique tools to solve the difficult questions of trusted information and information security. We know the next step involves finding and working with like minds to find the answers to the questions yet unasked.
Welcome to Waters Edge.
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