Becoming a Smart Buyer of Software

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Becoming a Smart Buyer of Software

FromSoftware Engineering Institute (SEI) Podcast Series

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21 minutes

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Jun 10, 2008

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Managing software that is developed by an outside organization can be more challenging than building it yourself. Related Course Software Acquisiton Survival Skills Course Listen on Apple Podcasts.

Released:

Jun 10, 2008

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Titles in the series (100)

The SEI Podcast Series presents conversations in software engineering, cybersecurity, and future technologies.

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The ROI of Security: In this podcast, Julia Allen explains how ROI is a useful tool because it enables comparison among investments in a consistent way. by Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Podcast Series
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The Value of De-Identified Personal Data: In this podcast, participants discuss the complex legal compliance landscape and how de-identification can help organizations share data more securely. by Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Podcast Series
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Crisis Communications During a Security Incident: In this podcast, participants alert business leaders to be prepared to communicate with the media and their staff during high-profile security incidents. by Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Podcast Series
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Proactive Remedies for Rising Threats: In this podcast, participants discuss how threats to information security are increasingly stealthy and must be mitigated through sound policy and strategy. by Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Podcast Series
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Compliance vs. Buy-in: In this podcast, Julia Allen explains why integrating security into standard business processes is more effective than treating security as a compliance task. by Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Podcast Series
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Protecting Against Insider Threat: In this podcast, Dawn Cappelli describes the real and substantial threat of attack from insiders. by Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Podcast Series
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The Legal Side of Global Security: In this podcast, participants encourage business leaders, including legal counsel, to understand how to tackle complex security issues for a global enterprise. by Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Podcast Series
26 min listen
Real-World Security for Business Leaders: In this podcast, William Wilson advises business leaders to use international standards to create a business- and risk-based information security program. by Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Podcast Series
20 min listen
Why Leaders Should Care About Security: In this podcast, Julia Allen urges leaders to be security conscious and treat adequate security as a non-negotiable requirement of being in business. by Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Podcast Series
18 min listen
Inside Defense-in-Depth: In this podcast, participants discuss defense-in-depth, a path toward enterprise resilience. by Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Podcast Series
16 min listen
Assuring Mission Success in Complex Environments: In this podcast, participants discuss analysis tools for assessing complex organizational and technological issues that are beyond traditional approaches. by Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Podcast Series
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Computer Forensics for Business Leaders: A Primer: In this podcast, participants discuss how computer forensics is often overlooked when planning an incident response strategy. by Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Podcast Series
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CERT Lessons Learned: A Conversation with Rich Pethia, Director of CERT: In this podcast, Richard Pethia voices his view of the internet security landscape and the future of the CERT Division. by Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Podcast Series
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Resiliency Engineering: Integrating Security, IT Operations, and Business Continuity: In this podcast, Lisa Young suggests that by taking a holistic view of business resilience, business leaders can help their organizations stand up to threats. by Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Podcast Series
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Change Management: The Security 'X' Factor: In this podcast, Gene Kim reports how a recent security survey found one factor that separated high performers from the rest of the pack: change management. by Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Podcast Series
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Getting Real About Security Governance: In this podcast, participants explain that enterprise security governance can be achieved by implementing a defined, repeatable process. by Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Podcast Series
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Privacy: The Slow Tipping Point: In this podcast, participants discuss a trend toward more data disclosure that may cause users to become desensitized to privacy breaches. by Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Podcast Series
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Reducing Security Costs with Standard Configurations: U.S. Government Initiatives: In this podcast, participants explain that since you can't secure everything, , managing security risk to a "commercially reasonable degree" is best. by Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Podcast Series
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Adapting to Changing Risk Environments: Operational Resilience: In this podcast, participants discuss how businesses leaders need to keep their critical processes and services up and running in the face of the unexpected. by Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Podcast Series
25 min listen
Dual Perspectives: A CIO's and CISO's Take on Security: In this podcast, participants explain that since you can't secure everything, managing security risk to a "commercially reasonable degree" is best. by Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Podcast Series
26 min listen
The Human Side of Security Trade-Offs: In this podcast, participants explain that it's easy to think of security as a collection of technologies and tools, but that people are the real key. by Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Podcast Series
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Evolving Business Models, Threats, and Technologies: A Conversation with CERT's Deputy Director for Technology: In this podcast, participants discuss how business models are evolving as security threats become more covert and technology enables information migration. by Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Podcast Series
22 min listen
Building a Security Metrics Program: In this podcast, Betsy Nichols explains that reporting meaningful security metrics depends on topic selection, context definition, and data access. by Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Podcast Series
23 min listen
A New Look at the Business of IT Education: System administrators increasingly need business savvy in addition to technical skills, and IT training courses must try to keep pace with this trend. by Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Podcast Series
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Information Compliance: A Growing Challenge for Business Leaders: In this podcast, Tom Smedinghoff reminds directors and executives that they are personally accountable for protecting information entrusted to their care. by Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Podcast Series
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IT Infrastructure: Tips for Navigating Tough Spots: In this podcast, participants discuss how organizations may occasionally need to redefine their IT infrastructures and be ready to handle tricky situations. by Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Podcast Series
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The Real Secrets of Incident Management: In this podcast, participants explain that incident management is not just technical response, but a cross-enterprise effort. by Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Podcast Series
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Building Staff Competence in Security: In this podcast, Barbara Laswell describes specifications that define the knowledge, skills, and competencies required for a range of security positions. by Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Podcast Series
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Internal Audit's Role in Information Security: An Introduction: In this podcast, Dan Swanson explains how an internal audit can serve a key role in establishing an effective information security program. by Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Podcast Series
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Using Standards to Build an Information Security Program: In this podcast, William Wilson explains how business leaders can use international standards to create a business- and risk-based information security program. by Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Podcast Series
28 min listen

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