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This book introduces a strategic, business-aligned model for integrating cybersecurity and IT operations that acknowledges the friction between legacy systems and modern demands, global operations and local control, innovation and compliance. It reframes security as an embedded operational function, not an isolated overlay.
List of contents
PART 1: IT Operations Management and Cybersecurity LandscapeChapter 1: Introduction To It Operations Management and CybersecurityChapter 2: Enterprise IT Operations Management EssentialsChapter 3: Enterprise Cybersecurity Risk Management EssentialsChapter 4: Exploring the Evolving Landscape of Technology in Large EnterprisesPART 2: Enterprise IT and Cybersecurity ComplexityChapter 5: The Role of IT and Cybersecurity Process, Policies, and Controls in Enterprise OrganizationsChapter 6: The Use of Compensating Controls Chapter 7: Resourcing Cybersecurity and Enterprise OrganizationsChapter 8: Outsourcing and Third-Party Risk ManagementPART 3: The Case for Cybersecurity and Operational AlignmentChapter 9: Cybersecurity and IT Operations Alignment Chapter 10: DevSecOps and DevOps AlignmentChapter 11: IT Operations, Cybersecurity and Governance, Risk, and ComplianceChapter 12: Aligning IT Operations and Cybersecurity with Business ObjectivesPART 4: Integrated Assurance Unified Risk StrategyChapter 13: Integrated Assurance - Unifying Cybersecurity and IT Operations for the EnterpriseChapter 14: Integrated Assurance as an Organizational CompetencyChapter 15: Implementing Integrated AssuranceChapter 16: The Future of Integrated Assurance in Enterprise Security
About the author
Patrick M. Hayes is a recognized strategy and operations leader, certified enterprise security architect, and technology executive with over two decades of experience driving innovation, growth, and resilience in the IT and cybersecurity sectors. Throughout his career, he has founded or scaled multiple startups and has spearheaded global expansion strategies across North America, Latin America, and Europe.
Patrick has served in senior executive roles including Chief Strategy Officer, Chief Product Officer, and Chief Information Security Officer, where he architected and launched award-winning SaaS platforms in risk management and security operations. As a certified enterprise security architect, he has led several large-scale security transformation programs for Fortune 500 companies, delivering trusted results in complex and highly regulated environments.
A trusted advisor to emerging tech companies and an active contributor to the cybersecurity community, Patrick blends technical depth with strategic insight. He is a frequent speaker and published author in business and security journals and holds multiple industry certifications.
Patrick is the creator of the Integrated Assurance Unified Risk Strategy and the Integrated Assurance Maturity Model (IAMM), frameworks that have helped modernize cybersecurity, governance, and operational assurance across global enterprises. Patrick is also the registered trademark holder of Integrated Assurance®, reinforcing his leadership and thought ownership in this evolving field.
