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2011 Top Technology Questions
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Is our information security policy adequate?
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Are we ensuring that our data and technology resources are protected against hacking, viruses, or other compromises?
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Are our current internal controls and IT governance policies and procedures effective?
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How can we best implement document retention and e-discovery policies?
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Can our data remain safe if we utilize cloud computing/Software as a Service (SaaS) services?
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Are we receiving the most relevant and current information from our reporting functions (business intelligence, dashboards, etc.) or are there areas for improvement?
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Should we refresh our core and financial accounting software to leverage technology efficiencies every few years?
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Have we implemented a sound/appropriate privacy policies and procedures within the organization and for our customers?
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How can we best align IT investment to our three and five year business plan?
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What is the biggest/most important technology investment that has not been made?
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How does the CFO know his/her IT organization is effectively managing risks?
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How do I know that my IT vendor is safe?
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Are we considering/ implementing organizational security precautions even though we haven’t had a data breach or loss?
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Can we deliver on our service and product promises to our customers if we
utilize cloud computing/ Software as a Service (SaaS) services?
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How do I know that I can trust my IT vendor?
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Are we appropriately considering the IT risks associated with the organization in
initial planning of any audit or attest engagement?
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Are we capturing the appropriate control objectives during the initial planning of any audit or attest engagement to address the IT risks associated with the organization?
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18.
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How do we make best use of forensic technology?
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Do I need a CIO/CTO?
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