Description: The ever-increasing threat of data security breaches shows no signs of abating in 2023. This presentation on information systems hardening strategies will focus on ways to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access, modification, or destruction. In this session, Keith Tresh will explore different approaches to safeguarding information, including user access procedures, system architecture, encryption, patching, and disaster preparedness. Keith will explain the importance of user access procedures, such as password policies, two-factor authentication, and access controls, to ensure that only authorized personnel can access critical data. The session will also delve into system architecture, emphasizing the need to minimize attack surfaces, segregate sensitive data, and reduce the number of entry points to the system.

Encryption will also be covered as a key hardening strategy to protect data both in transit and at rest and discuss the different types of encryption, such as symmetric and asymmetric encryption, and their use cases. In addition, it will highlighting the importance of timely software updates and patches to protect against known vulnerabilities, discussing different patching strategies, including automated and manual patching.

The session will conclude with a discussion on disaster preparedness and the need for backup and recovery plans, emphasizing the importance of testing disaster recovery plans regularly to ensure that they are effective in restoring critical systems and data in the event of an emergency.

Details: Friday, March 31 2022, 9 – 10AM MST
Flyer: 2023-3-31 BVC ARMA mtg

Details: February 20th, at 6:45am and 4:30pm
RSVP: Jennifer
Annual Flag-Raising 2023_BVC Chapter_01.30.2023

Description: Data security breaches continue to pose real threats to organizations, and with incidents continuing to
trend upward, 2023 will likely be another record-breaking year for data security intrusions. The vast majority are preventable with the adoption of basic security practices, and a robust information cybersecurity program, which is now more than ever a vital component of an information governance (IG) and records and information management (RIM) program. Unfortunately, it is often the case that executives, IG/RIM professionals, and other vital stakeholders are too far removed from cybersecurity processes and initiatives to devote the attention and funding that they require. This paradigm is quickly shifting, however, as information security is increasingly coming to the forefront of organizational priorities. Join Rick Surber and Jennifer Chadband, senior analysts from Zasio’s consulting division, along with guest presenters Elizabeth Khan and Dr. S. M. Loo for a webinar that bridges this divide by providing an overview of modern cybersecurity best practices and standards along with actionable steps to shore up your organization’s security, while providing practical and regulatory context relevant to the RIM/IG industry. Don’t miss BVC ARMA’s first presentation of the year! *Co-hosted in partnership with Zasio Virtual Coffee.

Details: Tuesday, February 2nd, 9 to 10 am
Cost: No charge
023-2-2 BVC ARMA mtg

This panel-style discussion will feature Andrew Ysasi, the Vice President of Advocacy at VRC, Dave McDermott, Owner of Idaho RIM Consulting, and Bruce Walters, Director of Records Management at AECOM. During the discussion, we will ask the audience to submit questions you have about implementing IG/RIM concepts at your companies/entities, and the panelists will offer practical tips to help. A book-smarts/theory meets smart-boots-on-the-ground conversation, meant to be interactive and engaging for everyone in attendance. With this group, be ready to hear some great stories that will add real-world context to the concepts we collaboratively discuss.

Andrew Ysasi, MS, CRM, FIP, FIIM, CIPM, CIPP, CISM, PMP, IGP, CIP, has worked in information management since 2007 and is an expert on information governance and records management. As Vice President of Advocacy, Andrew is tasked with mentoring, educating, volunteering, and advocating for all matters related to information governance (IG). Andrew serves on various industry association boards and is currently the President of the Institute of Certified Records Managers (ICRM) and the President of IG GURU®, an IG news organization to ensure relevant IG news is shared with the IG community.

Dave McDermott, CRM, FAI, is an independent consultant, providing information governance guidance and best practices to organizations. With more than 40 years’ experience in almost every facet of records and information management, he is a Certified Records Manager, Fellow of ARMA International, and past president and chairman of the board for both ARMA International and the Institute of Certified Records Managers.

Bruce Walters, CRM-NS, is responsible for managing and accomplishing the integration of all legacy companies’ Records Management programs and retention schedules at AECOM, where he has worked in records management for nearly 45 years. This involves training records coordinators at various offices in current methods for retaining and disposing of records. Bruce has been a Certified Records Manager for 30 years, is the current Vice President of the Nuclear Information & Records Management Association (NIRMA), and is part of a select group with a CRM Nuclear Specialist certification.

Description: Conducting RIM/IG audits leads to continuous process improvement. This presentation will begin by discussing audits, in general, their purpose and terminology. It will then describe three types of RIM/IG audits – program audits, location-oriented audits and function-based audits. How to plan, prepare for and conduct the audit will be followed by sample specifications and RIM/IG audit questions that can be posed.

Presenter Bio: Eugenia, a recipient of the prestigious Emmett Leahy Award for her visionary and pioneering work in marrying quality systems with records and information management, has more than 30 years of experience as a practitioner, academic and consultant, and is recognized as a leader and innovator, who develops creative, leading–edge Information Governance and Records and Information Management solutions. Eugenia is known for the depth and breadth of her IG and RIM knowledge and expertise, her ability to quickly diagnose and solve IG and RIM issues and problems and to ensure that the solutions are grounded in practicality.

Details: October 26, 2022, Noon – 1PM MDT
Flyer: 2022-10-26 BVC ARMA mtg