The ITSM Practice: Elevating ITSM and IT Security Knowledge

Luigi Ferri

Join Luigi Ferri, an experienced ITSM & IT Security Professional, in 'The ITSM Practice.' Explore IT Service Management and IT Security, uncovering innovations and best practices with insights from leading organizations like Volkswagen Financial Services, Vodafone, and more. Each episode offers practical guides and expert discussions for learning and growth. Ideal for all ITSM and IT Security Professionals! Stay Connected: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theitsmpractice/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@theitsmpractice Website: http://www.theitsmpractice.com

  1. 3 ΗΜ. ΠΡΙΝ

    Securing Agentic AI: Maturity-Based Cybersecurity Strategies

    Agentic AI is here, learning, deciding, and acting without human approval. But is your organization mature enough to secure it? In this episode, we explore how to align AI autonomy with tailored security controls using NIST maturity tiers and ISO frameworks. In this episode, we answer to: What makes agentic AI different from traditional automation? Why can’t existing controls fully secure autonomous systems? How should your AI security evolve with your maturity level? Resources Mentioned in this Episode: KOVRR website, article "Cybersecurity Maturity Model Implementation: A How-To Get Started Guide", link https://www.kovrr.com/blog-post/cybersecurity-maturity-model-implementation---a-how-to-get-started-guide Lindiwe Matlali, article "The Hidden Risks of Agentic AI: How Autonomous Systems Could Be Exploited and How to Defend Against Them", https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/hidden-risks-agentic-ai-how-autonomous-systems-could-defend-matlali-cekue Forbes, article "Overcoming Cybersecurity Challenges In Agentic AI". link https://www.forbes.com/sites/tonybradley/2025/03/26/overcoming-cybersecurity-challenges-in-agentic-ai/ Connect with me on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theitsmpractice/ Website: http://www.theitsmpractice.com And if you want more tips and guidance, follow me on LinkedIn. I am sharing daily posts regarding Enterprise Service Management, IT Service Management, and IT Security. Credits: Sound engineering by Alan Southgate - http://alsouthgate.co.uk/ Graphics by Yulia Kolodyazhnaya

    9 λεπτά

  2. 26 ΑΥΓ

    How to Reduce Call Center Costs Without Losing Customer Trust

    Discover how to reduce call center costs without damaging customer trust. In this episode of The ITSM Practice, Luigi Ferri shares strategic insights on balancing automation, training, remote work, and compliance for long-term value. Make savings without losing meaning. In this episode, we answer to: How can organizations reduce call center costs without harming customer relationships? What are the hidden costs in call centers that leaders often overlook? Where should automation begin to improve service and efficiency? Resources Mentioned in this Episode: WOW24-7 website, article "How Much Does It Cost to Outsource Customer Service?", link https://wow24-7.com/blog/how-much-do-different-call-centers-cost-for-outsourcing-call-center-outsourcing-cost-comparison-2 Zoom website, article "What is call center compliance? Guide for 2025", link https://www.zoom.com/en/blog/call-center-compliance/ The Recruitment Co website, article "The Case for Remote Working in Contact Centre Workforces", link https://therecruitmentco.uk/the-case-for-remote-working-in-contact-centre-workforces/ KnowMax website, article "9 Actionable Tips for Call Center Cost Reduction", link https://knowmax.ai/blog/call-center-cost-reduction/ Kommunicate website, article "Putting the ‘Service’ in Self-Service: AI that Solves Problems", link https://www.kommunicate.io/blog/ai-self-service-for-customer-support/ Contact Point 3610 website, article "The Benefits of Speech Analytics in Improving Call Center Performance" link https://contactpoint360.com/blog/speech-analytics-for-contact-centers/ CX Today website, article "The Evolution of Generative AI Regulations: Preparing your Contact Center", link https://www.cxtoday.com/contact-center/the-evolution-of-generative-ai-regulations-preparing-your-contact-center-content-guru/ Connect with me on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theitsmpractice/ Website: http://www.theitsmpractice.com And if you want more tips and guidance, follow me on LinkedIn. I am sharing daily posts regarding Enterprise Service Management, IT Service Management, and IT Security. Credits: Sound engineering by Alan Southgate - http://alsouthgate.co.uk/ Graphics by Yulia Kolodyazhnaya

    9 λεπτά

  3. 19 ΑΥΓ

    Who Really Defines Project Success? It’s Not the Metrics

    A project that met every milestone, but left users unchanged. In this episode, we reveal why real success isn’t measured by delivery but by perception. Discover how top project leaders manage meaning, not just metrics. In this episode, we answer to: How do you define project success beyond KPIs and timelines? Why is stakeholder perception more important than status reports? What practical steps help uncover silent misalignment in projects? Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Project Management Institute, article "Managing Perceptions for Project Success: How Stakeholders Shape Reality", link https://www.pmi.org/blog/managing-perceptions-for-project-success Science Direct - Elsevier, article "Different stakeholder groups and their perceptions of project success", link https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0263786313000276 IRMBR website, article "Relationship between Stakeholders Perceptions of Project Success and Project Planning", link https://irmbrjournal.com/paper_details.php?id=821 Institute Project Management, article "Strategic Narratives: Enhancing Project Management with Storytelling Techniques", link https://instituteprojectmanagement.com/blog/strategic-narratives-enhancing-project-management-with-storytelling-techniques/ Connect with me on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theitsmpractice/ Website: http://www.theitsmpractice.com And if you want more tips and guidance, follow me on LinkedIn. I am sharing daily posts regarding Enterprise Service Management, IT Service Management, and IT Security. Credits: Sound engineering by Alan Southgate - http://alsouthgate.co.uk/ Graphics by Yulia Kolodyazhnaya

    8 λεπτά

  4. 12 ΑΥΓ

    ITIL 4 and Value Stream Mapping: A Smarter Way to Deliver ITSM Value

    Discover why shifting from traditional process maps to value stream mapping transforms ITSM. Luigi Ferri explains how VSM breaks silos, aligns IT with business value, and improves service visibility. Learn how to expose waste, measure impact, and build flow-focused culture in modern organizations. In this episode, we answer to: What is the difference between process maps and value stream mapping in ITSM? How does value stream thinking align IT services with business outcomes? What challenges do organizations face when adopting VSM, and how can they overcome them? Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Digicomp website, article "What is Value Stream Mapping?", link https://digicomp.ch/blog/2020/02/25/value-stream-mapping-in-itil-4 Luigi Ferri, article "Embracing the Shift: How Value Stream Mapping Enhances ITIL's Lifecycle Approach", link https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/embracing-shift-how-value-stream-mapping-enhances-itils-luigi-ferri Serview website, article "Breaking down silos: Value Streams in ITIL® 4", link https://en.serview.de/blog/blast-silos-value-troughs-in-itilr-4 Digital AI website, article "SAFe® Value Stream Mapping Software", link https://digital.ai/solutions/safe-scaled-agile-framework/ Lean Enterprise Institute, article "Value Stream Mapping", link https://www.lean.org/lexicon-terms/value-stream-mapping/ Connect with me on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theitsmpractice/ Website: http://www.theitsmpractice.com And if you want more tips and guidance, follow me on LinkedIn. I am sharing daily posts regarding Enterprise Service Management, IT Service Management, and IT Security. Credits: Sound engineering by Alan Southgate - http://alsouthgate.co.uk/ Graphics by Yulia Kolodyazhnaya

    10 λεπτά

  5. 5 ΑΥΓ

    Preparing for Post-Quantum Security

    Discover why post-quantum cryptography is urgent for regulated industries. Learn how to protect long-term data, start cryptographic inventory, and align with evolving national strategies. This episode offers a clear, actionable roadmap for future-proofing your digital identity and systems. In this episode, we answer to: How can organizations start preparing for post-quantum cryptography migration? What risks are already present due to “Harvest Now, Decrypt Later” tactics? Why must regulated industries prioritize public key infrastructure upgrades now? Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Quintessence Labs website, article "Global Risk Institute Quantum Threat Timeline Report 2024", link https://info.quintessencelabs.com/hubfs/PDFs/Global-Risk-Institute-Quantum-Threat-Timeline-Report-2024.pdf Appviewx website, article "The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre Presents Timeline and Roadmap for PQC Migration", link https://www.appviewx.com/blogs/the-uks-national-cyber-security-centre-presents-timeline-and-roadmap-for-pqc-migration/ CISA website, article "CISA Insight Post Quantum Cryptography", link https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/publications/cisa_insight_post_quantum_cryptography_508.pdf Pqshield website, article "NCSC guidance on planning your PQC migration", link https://pqshield.com/ncsc-guidance-on-planning-your-pqc-migration/ Crypto Vision Website, article "EVIDEN PQC Migration Guide", link https://www.cryptovision.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/EVIDEN-PQC-Migration-Guide.pdf Connect with me on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theitsmpractice/ Website: http://www.theitsmpractice.com And if you want more tips and guidance, follow me on LinkedIn. I am sharing daily posts regarding Enterprise Service Management, IT Service Management, and IT Security. Credits: Sound engineering by Alan Southgate - http://alsouthgate.co.uk/ Graphics by Yulia Kolodyazhnaya

    9 λεπτά

  6. 29 ΙΟΥΛ

    Security Strategy vs Strategic Plan: What’s the Difference?

    Confusing a security strategy with a strategic plan leads to failure. In this episode, Luigi Ferri breaks down the core differences, revealing seven pillars of a winning security strategy, from governance and threat intelligence to resilience. Learn how to shift from vague intentions to real impact. In this episode, we answer to: What is the difference between a security strategy and a strategic plan? What are the seven essential elements of a credible security strategy? How do you move from vision to measurable execution in cybersecurity? Resources Mentioned in this Episode: iSHIFT website, article "Cybersecurity 101: A Plan is Not a Strategy, and a Strategy is Not a Plan", link https://www.ishift.net/cybersecurity-strategy-and-plan/ Diceus website, article "IT security strategy: Essentials you should know to create an effective plan", link https://diceus.com/it-security-strategy-plan/ Atriade website, article "The 7 Elements of an Effective Security Plan", link https://atriade.com/seven-elements-of-physical-security-plan/ QTech website, article "The 7 Key Components of a Robust Cybersecurity Strategy", link https://www.q-tech.org/the-7-key-components-of-a-robust-cybersecurity-strategy/ Pathlock website, article "Continuous Monitoring: What You Need to Know and How to Start in 5 Steps", link https://pathlock.com/learn/continuous-monitoring/ Connect with me on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theitsmpractice/ Website: http://www.theitsmpractice.com And if you want more tips and guidance, follow me on LinkedIn. I am sharing daily posts regarding Enterprise Service Management, IT Service Management, and IT Security. Credits: Sound engineering by Alan Southgate - http://alsouthgate.co.uk/ Graphics by Yulia Kolodyazhnaya

    9 λεπτά

  7. 22 ΙΟΥΛ

    Agentic AI: The Future of ITSM

    Agentic AI is redefining IT Service Management with autonomous decision-making, intelligent workflow orchestration, and continuous learning. In this episode, we explore how AI transforms service desks into predictive ecosystems, boosts performance, and challenges organizational readiness, ethics, and governance. In this episode, we answer to: What makes Agentic AI different from traditional automation in ITSM? How can organizations govern AI decisions in service management? Are your ITSM processes ready to be trusted by autonomous systems? Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Forrester website, article "Let The Service Management Agentic AI Race Begin", link https://www.forrester.com/blogs/let-the-service-management-agentic-ai-race-begin/ Aisera website, article "Agentic AI in IT Service Management (ITSM)", link https://aisera.com/blog/agentic-ai-itsm/ Rezolve.ai website, article "Why Agentic AI Tools Are the Future of Incident and Service Requests?", link https://www.rezolve.ai/blog/agentic-ai-incident-and-service-requests Sprinklr website, article "The AI-first unified platform for front-office teams", link https://www.sprinklr.com/blog/agentic-ai/ Connect with me on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theitsmpractice/ Website: http://www.theitsmpractice.com And if you want more tips and guidance, follow me on LinkedIn. I am sharing daily posts regarding Enterprise Service Management, IT Service Management, and IT Security. Credits: Sound engineering by Alan Southgate - http://alsouthgate.co.uk/ Graphics by Yulia Kolodyazhnaya

    11 λεπτά

  8. 15 ΙΟΥΛ

    Outsourcing Code, Keeping Control – ISO/IEC 27001 A.8.30

    Outsourced development is growing, but ISO 27001 Annex A 8.30 ensures you don’t outsource control. In this episode, we explain how to secure external software development, from vendor audits to contract clauses and compliance risks. Learn practical steps to protect your business. In this episode, we answer to: How can ISO 27001 Annex A 8.30 secure outsourced development? What security questions should you ask every software vendor? How do you turn contracts into enforceable cybersecurity controls? Resources Mentioned in this Episode: HighTable, article "ISO 27001 Annex A 8.30 Outsourced Development", link https://hightable.io/iso27001-annex-a-8-30-outsourced-development/ ISMS.online website, article "ISO 27001:2022 Annex A 8.30 – Outsourced Development", link https://www.isms.online/iso-27001/annex-a/8-30-outsourced-development-2022/ ISMS.online website, article "ISO 27002:2022 – Control 8.30 – Outsourced Development", link https://www.isms.online/iso-27002/control-8-30-outsourced-development/ GRC Mana website, article "ISO 27001 Annex A 8.30: A Step-by-Step Guide", link https://www.grcmana.io/blog/iso-27001-annex-a-8-30-outsourced-development Advisera website, article "Big guide to ISO 27001 clauses — How is this standard structured?", link https://advisera.com/iso27001/control-8-30-outsourced-development/ Connect with me on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theitsmpractice/ Website: http://www.theitsmpractice.com And if you want more tips and guidance, follow me on LinkedIn. I am sharing daily posts regarding Enterprise Service Management, IT Service Management, and IT Security. Credits: Sound engineering by Alan Southgate - http://alsouthgate.co.uk/ Graphics by Yulia Kolodyazhnaya

    9 λεπτά
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Join Luigi Ferri, an experienced ITSM & IT Security Professional, in 'The ITSM Practice.' Explore IT Service Management and IT Security, uncovering innovations and best practices with insights from leading organizations like Volkswagen Financial Services, Vodafone, and more. Each episode offers practical guides and expert discussions for learning and growth. Ideal for all ITSM and IT Security Professionals! Stay Connected: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theitsmpractice/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@theitsmpractice Website: http://www.theitsmpractice.com

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