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At TEKLEIGH, we observe February as Data Privacy Month, dedicated to raising awareness about online privacy and educating our clients on managing personal data securely. In today’s fast-paced digital world, robust cybersecurity practices are essential. To significantly reduce cybersecurity risks, we emphasize focusing on four critical areas:

• Mitigate Social Engineering
• Patch Exploited Software
• Practice Good Password Hygiene
• Use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

By concentrating on these four areas, individuals and organizations can significantly lower their susceptibility to cybersecurity threats.

Mitigate Social Engineering

Social engineering is a primary tactic used by cybercriminals, responsible for up to 92% of cybercrime. It involves manipulating individuals into divulging confidential information or performing actions that compromise security. The most effective defense against social engineering is comprehensive security awareness training. Regularly educate and test employees to recognize and respond to these threats. Creating a culture of skepticism and vigilance is paramount.

Patch Exploited Software

Unpatched software vulnerabilities are a significant risk, accounting for 20% to 40% of cybercrime incidents. Regularly update and patch software, especially those listed in the U.S. Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. Staying proactive with updates helps mitigate these risks effectively.

Practice Good Password Hygiene

Passwords are a common target for cyberattacks. To safeguard against these threats, ensure unique passwords for each account and use a password manager to generate and store complex passwords. This practice prevents unauthorized access and protects sensitive information.

Use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Implementing MFA adds an additional layer of security. While some MFA methods can be bypassed, selecting robust MFA solutions, such as FIDO2-based systems, significantly enhances security. Effective MFA solutions protect against 20% of hacking attempts and reduce the likelihood of successful social engineering attacks.

Promoting Individual and Organizational Data Privacy

• For Individuals – Keep It Private:
  • Understand the Privacy/Convenience Tradeoff: Evaluate the amount and type of personal information shared with businesses and weigh it against the benefits received.
  • Manage Your Privacy: Configure privacy and security settings to your comfort level when using apps or creating new accounts.
  • Protect Your Data: Use long, unique passwords stored in a password manager and enable MFA for accounts containing sensitive information.
• For Organizations – Respect Privacy:
  • Conduct Assessments: Ensure reasonable security measures are in place to protect personal information from unauthorized access.
  • Adopt a Privacy Framework: Implement a formal privacy framework to manage risks and integrate privacy best practices into business operations.
  • Educate Employees: Foster a culture of data privacy by educating employees on their obligations to protect personal information.

Conclusion

Ensuring data privacy is a shared responsibility. Both individuals and organizations must prioritize cybersecurity to protect sensitive information. By focusing on these critical areas, we can collectively fight against hackers and malware.

Contact us to learn more about our tailored cybersecurity solutions and how we can help you implement effective mitigation strategies.

In today’s era of rapid digitization, organizations are under increasing pressure to enhance efficiency and meet user demands through swift updates and releases of technology-enabled products and services. Agile methodologies and various software development life cycle (SDLC) approaches are pivotal in driving these initiatives forward. Concurrently, there’s a growing emphasis on prioritizing code security as an integral component of information security frameworks for digital platforms.

At TEKLEIGH, we advocate a proactive approach: rather than expanding existing security governance or solely focusing on developer training, we recommend embedding security governance into pipeline workflows. This strategic integration not only fortifies code security but also enhances product quality and return on investment (ROI) for digital products and platforms.

Key Steps for Security Offerings:

1. Track and Understand Developer Coding Behavior
   Visibility into delivery team workflows is essential for Information Security to support developers in producing secure code. At TEKLEIGH, we emphasize tracking security metrics consistently—such as vulnerability types and policy exceptions—and analyzing coding behavior trends. This data-driven approach fosters trust between security teams and developers, ensuring collective responsibility for code security.
2. Tailor the Presentation of Developer Coding Metrics to Application Leaders
   While secure coding is critical, application leaders often prioritize timelines and cost over security concerns. To bridge this gap, TEKLEIGH encourages presenting developer coding metrics in a context that resonates with application leaders. By demonstrating the ROI of secure coding—highlighting cost reductions and efficiency gains—organizations can incentivize secure coding practices effectively.
3. Use “Security Stories” to Embed Governance into Developer Workflows
   Agile methodologies enable developers to prioritize functional requirements through user stories. TEKLEIGH advises aligning security requirements with these stories to streamline compliance without impeding development speed. Automation through application lifecycle management tools further enhances scalability, ensuring consistent adherence to security protocols across projects.
4. Embed Real-Time Security Feedback into Developer Workflows
   Traditional post-submission security reviews can delay vulnerability remediation. TEKLEIGH advocates integrating real-time security feedback tools that alert developers during the coding process. This proactive approach minimizes rework and accelerates time-to-market without compromising security standards.
5. Deputize Developers as “Security Champions” to Expedite Security Reviews
   Collaboration is key to efficient security reviews. TEKLEIGH recommends appointing senior developers as “security champions” to assist in resolving security issues promptly. This decentralized approach optimizes resource allocation within Information Security, fostering a culture where security is everyone’s responsibility.

Outlook

Looking ahead, TEKLEIGH recognizes the importance of scalable and agile security practices amidst ongoing digital transformation. Technologies like application containers and APIs offer long-term solutions by enhancing application security and delivery speed. These advancements not only streamline governance but also prioritize secure development practices as integral to organizational agility and competitiveness.

In conclusion, the imperative for organizations to deliver secure, agile, and scalable solutions in today’s digital landscape is clear. TEKLEIGH stands ready to empower your organization with innovative cybersecurity strategies that accelerate time-to-market while fortifying your digital assets.

Contact us today to discover how our cybersecurity experts can partner with you in achieving agility, innovation, speed, and security in your digital initiatives.

In the era of rapid technological advancements and exponential data growth, companies are increasingly vulnerable to data breaches. These breaches, costing an average of over $4 million per incident, not only have significant financial implications but also damage a company’s reputation and can trigger legal requirements that slow down business operations. While external threats often receive the most attention, research shows that nearly 60% of privacy failures are due to employee errors. At TEKLEIGH, we understand the critical importance of protecting digital information assets. Here’s how you can elevate your security strategy in alignment with the latest market trends.

Developing a Robust Security Plan

Security threats impact everything from operations to reputation. Without a comprehensive security plan, your business is at risk. Here are some expert tips from our consultants on creating and maintaining an effective security plan.

1. Assess the Current State of Your Security Environment
Before implementing a new security plan, review existing policies and past strategies to understand their effectiveness. Evaluate the current security environment, including system maintenance, existing protocols, and staff awareness. This foundational assessment helps identify areas needing improvement and informs the development of a robust security strategy.

2. Monitor Networks Continuously
Effective network management is crucial for identifying and addressing slow or failing components that might compromise your system. Utilize tools for real-time data collection, processing, and analysis to monitor network performance and detect potential breaches. Proper configuration is key to avoiding false positives and ensuring accurate threat detection.

3. Foster Collaboration with Colleagues and Stakeholders
Security is a collective responsibility. Engage employees in a design thinking approach to encourage feedback and improve security measures. Promote shared ownership of security risks and threats, reward compliant behaviors, and maintain transparency about the impact of these behaviors on organizational performance.

4. Implement Comprehensive Security Measures and Controls
After identifying risks and vulnerabilities, develop solutions for prevention, detection, and response. Establish an effective response strategy detailing actions, contacts, and preventive measures for future incidents. Familiarize yourself with relevant data protection legislation and exceed basic compliance to enhance your organization’s reputation and integrity.

5. Create a Dynamic Security Culture
A successful security strategy requires buy-in from the entire organization. Educate employees on security protocols, conduct regular training, and use creative methods like infographics and phishing tests to maintain awareness. Emphasize that security is everyone’s responsibility and highlight the severe consequences of negligence.

6. Integrate DevSecOps (Development, Security, and Operations)
Adopt a DevSecOps approach to integrate security into the full lifecycle of applications. Encourage developers to prioritize security principles and standards, and automate security testing within the development process. This integration ensures a proactive security stance from the outset.

7. Review Your Security Budget
Budget constraints often influence the implementation of security measures. Prioritize essential tools like antivirus software and firewalls and invest in knowledge and skills to maximize security within your financial limits. Be realistic and strategic about expenditures to achieve a balanced and effective security plan.

8. Maintain Transparency
Transparency builds trust and credibility. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop secure solutions and openly communicate about security practices and incidents. In the event of a data breach or cyberattack, transparency helps maintain stakeholder trust and demonstrates a commitment to security.

Partner with TEKLEIGH for Cybersecurity Excellence – Our team of seasoned cybersecurity consultants, with extensive cross-industry experience, seamlessly integrates business and technology to deliver bespoke solutions. Our agile, scalable, and value-added approach delivers tangible results, including increased productivity, enhanced customer satisfaction, and improved profitability.

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In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, the pursuit of talent and skills has become a strategic imperative for organizations navigating the complexities of workforce shortages and retention challenges exacerbated by the global pandemic. Amidst this backdrop, solutions like Workday Skills Cloud have emerged as pivotal tools for fostering career growth, identifying internal talent, and facilitating seamless talent management.

Challenges Addressed

Reflecting on past experiences, organizations have encountered significant hurdles in effectively leveraging workforce data within platforms like Workday. These challenges often manifested in discrepancies when searching for specific skills among employees, leading to unreliable reporting and missed opportunities. The introduction of Workday Skills Cloud in 2018 marked a transformative shift by standardizing and structuring skills data, enhancing its usability across machine learning applications.

The Workday Skills Cloud Advantage

Workday Skills Cloud serves as a centralized repository that harmonizes skill definitions universally across its customer base. This structured approach not only facilitates accurate skill matching and recommendation systems within recruiting and learning modules but also enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of data-driven decision-making processes.

Implementation Success

At TEKLEIGH, we’ve successfully implemented Workday Skills Cloud for clients across diverse sectors, addressing their unique talent management challenges. By integrating Talent Reviews and leveraging Talent Profiles, we’ve enabled organizations to maintain current insights into employee skills and career aspirations. This proactive approach not only supports internal talent mobility but also enhances strategic workforce planning and development initiatives.

Workday’s Ongoing Innovation in Talent Management

Beyond Skills Cloud, Workday continues to innovate with products like Career Hub and Talent Marketplace, underscoring their commitment to empowering organizations in navigating the evolving talent landscape. These advancements enable seamless integration of talent strategies with broader organizational goals, enhancing agility and competitiveness.

How TEKLEIGH Can Partner with You

At TEKLEIGH, our expertise extends beyond implementation to strategic consultation and automation of talent management processes on Workday. Whether it’s optimizing Talent Reviews, enhancing Succession Planning, or implementing Development Plans, we tailor solutions to meet your specific business needs. We’re committed to helping your organization harness the full potential of Workday to drive growth, agility, and talent excellence.

Conclusion

As organizations strive to thrive in a digital-first world, the ability to harness and optimize talent and skills remains critical. Workday’s robust suite of solutions, bolstered by TEKLEIGH’s extensive cross-industry experience, offers a pathway to not only address immediate talent challenges but also to build a resilient workforce for the future.

Contact us to learn how we can help you optimize your Talent Management goals and drive success!

In today’s digital landscape, the role of Project Management Offices (PMOs) is undergoing a transformation as organizations adapt to rapid technological advancements and changing business needs. At TEKLEIGH, we recognize six critical roles that PMOs must embrace to drive effective digital business transformation:

1. Investment Steward
Traditionally focused on managing project investments, modern PMOs now serve as strategic investment stewards. They facilitate enterprise-level portfolio analysis and decision-making processes, supporting iterative funding models and enhancing business partner ownership of investments. This approach fosters agility and aligns investments with strategic imperatives.

2. Orchestrator
As enterprises adopt agile methodologies and scale their operations, PMOs pivot towards orchestrating delivery rather than owning it outright. By aligning diverse agile teams and managing interdependencies, PMOs ensure cohesive delivery aligned with business objectives. At TEKLEIGH, we empower PMOs to streamline delivery processes and enhance stakeholder management in complex environments.

3. Promoter
Driving digital transformation requires effective change management. PMOs now act as promoters, advocating for and enabling organizational change. By equipping leaders with tools and training to communicate change effectively, PMOs facilitate smoother transitions and enhance adoption rates. Our approach integrates change management best practices like the PROSCI ADKAR model to navigate transformational challenges effectively.

4. Talent Enabler
In response to evolving project management needs, PMOs play a pivotal role in talent development and management. By fostering centers of excellence and communities of practice, PMOs incubate talent and nurture skills essential for digital business success. At TEKLEIGH, we emphasize leadership development and diversity in talent acquisition, preparing organizations for future challenges.

5. Program Driver
Amidst digital transformation initiatives, PMOs continue to drive complex programs that span multiple portfolios and business units. Whether managing enterprise transformations or infrastructure projects, PMOs provide critical program management expertise to ensure timely and within-budget delivery. Our track record at TEKLEIGH includes successful program implementations that align with strategic goals.

6. Service Provider
In today’s agile-driven environment, PMOs act as service providers, offering tailored support to stakeholders. This includes troubleshooting project recovery, sourcing agile teams, and ensuring consistent service delivery. This service-oriented approach enhances flexibility and customer-centricity while mitigating project management skill disparities across the enterprise.

TEKLEIGH’s Approach

At TEKLEIGH, we specialize in empowering PMOs to navigate the complexities of digital business transformation. Our integrated services encompass strategic alignment, agile adoption, change management, talent development, and program delivery. By leveraging industry best practices and customized solutions, we help PMOs articulate their value proposition and drive organizational success.

Conclusion

In conclusion, PMOs are pivotal in supporting digital business transformation through their multifaceted roles as investment stewards, orchestrators, promoters, talent enablers, program drivers, and service providers. These roles not only adapt to evolving market dynamics but also enhance organizational agility and resilience. At TEKLEIGH, we are committed to partnering with organizations to maximize their PMO effectiveness and achieve sustainable growth in the digital age.

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In today’s dynamic landscape of technology and innovation, defining IT Strategy in the context of business operations is crucial. At TEKLEIGH, we define IT Strategy as a cohesive plan that integrates seamlessly with your organization’s broader business strategy, encompassing vital considerations such as security and infrastructure. Technology acts as a pivotal enabler of business objectives, ensuring alignment and efficiency across all functions.

Too often, rapid organizational growth through acquisitions and diverse projects can lead to an imbalance between IT Strategy and business goals. This imbalance often results in fragmented communication across departments, fostering siloed approaches that exacerbate operational challenges. Continuously adding to an unstable foundation—potentially characterized by complex architecture and numerous customizations—further complicates the situation. Over time, organizations may perceive reassessment as daunting and costly, perpetuating the cycle.

At TEKLEIGH, we’ve guided numerous clients through this complexity, leveraging our deep business acumen and extensive technological expertise to deliver comprehensive IT Strategies. Our approach ensures a holistic view and methodical execution, integrating return on investment (ROI) metrics from the outset.

Our Framework and Approach:

1. Assessment Phase
We begin with a meticulous assessment of your IT ecosystem, mapping business processes and data flows. Collaborative ‘white board’ sessions with key stakeholders deepen our understanding of business needs and technology dependencies. This phase culminates in a thorough Assessment and Fit Gap Analysis, aligning your IT capabilities with strategic business objectives.

2. Strategy Development
Using insights from the Fit Gap Analysis, we craft a tailored strategy aimed at simplifying and optimizing your IT footprint. This includes rationalizing processes, consolidating data, and leveraging best-in-class applications. Where necessary, we facilitate system selection exercises to ensure alignment with your specific needs and budget constraints. Crucially, we address essential technical requirements—from infrastructure to cybersecurity—ensuring your organization remains agile and secure.

3. Roadmap Development
The strategy evolves into a detailed Roadmap that outlines phased initiatives over a strategic timeline. Factors such as regulatory compliance, system support deadlines, and resource capacity inform our planning. While we typically project five years ahead, the initial focus lies on the first 1-3 years to accommodate rapid technological advancements and evolving business landscapes.

Throughout this process, we emphasize simplicity as a guiding principle. A leaner IT infrastructure minimizes vulnerabilities, enhances security, and optimizes operational efficiency. Key considerations include assessing the necessity of extensive application portfolios, evaluating automation’s cost-effectiveness, and rationalizing custom solutions versus off-the-shelf alternatives.

4. Continuous Refinement
Your IT Strategy Roadmap serves as a dynamic tool, adapting to new business imperatives and technological advancements. Regular reviews—annual or more frequent—ensure ongoing alignment with organizational goals, fostering communication and collaboration across all levels.

At TEKLEIGH, we recognize that an effective IT Strategy isn’t static; it evolves alongside your business needs. Our commitment is to empower your organization with a resilient, future-ready IT framework that supports sustained growth and innovation.

Contact us to discover how we can collaborate in crafting a bespoke IT Strategy tailored to your organization’s unique requirements.

Implementing Workday or any enterprise system is a significant achievement that brings transformative benefits to organizations. At TEKLEIGH, we regularly engage with clients who share valuable feedback on the advantages Workday delivers and the improvements over their legacy HCM applications. However, we also hear about the challenges they face. We invite you to explore these common themes and reach out if you encounter similar issues. We’re here to provide real-world examples and testimonials on how we can assist you.

Common Challenges in Workday Implementation and Optimization

1. Building a Proactive Support Team
One of the primary challenges Workday customers face is navigating the “Proactive vs. Reactive” support dynamic. Teams often vary in experience, capability, and involvement during implementation. As organizations strive to reduce IT footprints and maximize ROI, having a skilled, proactive team to manage and optimize Workday is crucial.

How TEKLEIGH Can Help:

• Skill Augmentation: Enhance your team’s skill set with our expert consultants.
• Mentoring and Coaching: Receive best practices and configuration guidance.
• Strategic Support: Get tailored strategies and examples of successful implementations.
• Proactive Platform Optimization: Methodically optimize your Workday environment to improve user experience and drive ROI.

2. Establishing Effective Governance
A robust governance model is essential for prioritizing and strategic roadmap planning tasks to meet internal customer demands. This includes bi-annual updates, evaluating new features, optimizing applications, implementing enhancements, and managing daily support tasks. Often, governance is neglected due to the continuous cycle of support and projects.

How TEKLEIGH Can Help:

• PMO & Management Services – Governance Implementation: We have extensive experience in establishing governance processes across various organizations.
• Advisory Strategic Road Planning and Prioritization: Develop a structured approach to feature implementation and optimization.
• Application Managed Services (AMS) Ongoing Support: Ensure your team transitions from reactive to proactive support.

3. Emphasizing Change Management
In large software implementations, change management and training are often the first areas to be cut when budgets and timelines tighten. Yet, these are critical for successful adoption and utilization. Many organizations realize too late the importance of effective change management.

How TEKLEIGH Can Help:

• Comprehensive Change Management: Plan and execute change management strategies tailored to your organization.
• Training Programs: Develop and implement effective training programs to ensure smooth transitions.
• Lessons Learned: Share concepts, planning methodologies, and common pitfalls to avoid.

Partner with TEKLEIGH for Workday Success – our competitive edge lies in our exceptional WORKDAY and business acumen. Our team of seasoned consultants, with extensive cross-industry experience, seamlessly integrates business and technology to deliver bespoke solutions. Our agile, scalable, and value-added approach delivers tangible results, including increased productivity, enhanced customer satisfaction, and improved profitability.

Contact us to learn how we can help you optimize your Workday implementation and drive success!