Configuration and Change Management for IT Compliance and Risk Management

Published by Tripwire on Nov 27, 2007

In this whitepaper, IDC research analysts Frederick W. Broussard and Vivian Tero discuss the key issues of configuration management and compliance, and how they play a role in providing exceptional IT service and system availability. They will also explain the importance for IT organizations to think beyond mere point tools and consider solutions that help manage systems and configuration settings across the data center.

In this whitepaper, you will discover:

• How strong change management processes can lower costs, reduce risks and improve service
• Why automating the documentation of configuration items is important for meeting compliance and ensuring the CMDB is accurate.
• Why configuration audit and control is the first step in improving practices and ensuring exceptional levels of service.
• How Tripwire configuration audit and control solutions can help your organization achieve and maintain a known and trusted state to ensure operational efficiency, enhanced security, and continuous compliance.