Framework for Data Governance

The series, Data Governance for Privacy, Confidentiality, and Regulatory Compliance includes white papers and webcasts that can help you implement or expand a data governance initiative and information security policy in your business. Download the complete guide XPS | PDF

Download select papers and webcasts in the Data Governance for Privacy, Confidentiality, and Regulatory Compliance series:

Part 1: The Case for Data Governance XPS | PDF | Webcast

Part 2: People and Process XPS | PDF | Webcast

Part 3: Managing Technological Risk XPS | PDF | Webcast

Part 4: A Capability Maturity Model XPS | PDF

Part 5: Moving to Cloud Computing XPS | PDF | Webcast

Application Privacy Assessment

Begin to evaluate an application and its operating environment by determining how it compares to industry security best practices and your own business’s privacy and data security policies. Download

Guidance

Follow these guidelines to ensure that customer privacy and data protection is incorporated into the development process. XPS | PDF

Use this poster to help evaluate vendors of cloud computing services. PDF

Consult this list of frequently asked questions about data governance to learn about the benefits it offers, and how it differs from IT governance and compliance. XPS | PDF

Free, Microsoft-recommended resources that provide guidance and tools to manage compliance infrastructure and to institute sound principles of IT service governance. Compliance Solution Accelerators.

A series of papers and webcasts about developing or expanding a data governance initiative in your organization. Download Guide | Or Select Papers & Webcasts

A collection of tips and techniques on how to leverage the Microsoft Operations Framework (MOF) 4.0 to meet the governance, risk, and compliance objectives that are defined within the COBIT 4.1 (Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology) and Val IT 2.0 frameworks. XPS | PDF

Position papers

Understand the risk in storing customer and business data for indefinite periods of time. XPS | PDF

Reduce the risk of information loss or theft and minimize damage when such incidents occur. XPS | PDF

Read how businesses can help safeguard personal information to protect customers and themselves. XPS | PDF

Best Practices and Case Studies

Implement Information Protection with Windows Rights Management Services Webcast

Microsoft IT Streamlines Regulatory Compliance
Case Study

Enabling Information Security through HBI Information Classification Case Study