Change Management & Asset Lifecycle
IT governance, procurement security, and secure asset disposal processes
IT Governance Overview
Effective IT governance requires structured processes for managing changes, procuring assets securely, and disposing of equipment safely.
Key Principles:
- Change Management: Minimize risk through systematic change control
- Secure Procurement: Verify vendor security and supply chain integrity
- Asset Lifecycle: Track assets from acquisition to disposal
- Data Protection: Ensure secure data destruction at end-of-life
- Compliance: Meet regulatory requirements throughout lifecycle
Process Integration:
Planning & Requirements
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Procurement & Deployment
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Operations & Changes
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Retirement & Disposal
Select a Process
Change Management
Systematic approach to IT infrastructure modifications
Emergency Changes
Critical fixes requiring immediate implementationStandard Changes
Pre-approved, low-risk routine changesNormal Changes
Regular changes requiring full approval process⚠️ Critical Requirements
- All changes require approval
- Security assessment for all vendors
- Data classification drives disposal
- Audit trail for compliance
- Certificate of destruction required
Compliance Frameworks
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- ISO 27001
- ITIL Change Management
- COBIT
- SOX (Financial Systems)
- HIPAA (Healthcare)
- PCI DSS (Payment Systems)