Case Studies and Best Practices

This chapter provides real-world examples of effective risk management in IT sourcing, offering insights into how different organizations navigated challenges related to secure cloud migration and outsourced software development. Each case study showcases effective strategies such as conducting thorough vendor assessments, maintaining clear contractual agreements, and implementing robust quality assurance processes. The chapter also shares key takeaways and best practices that can be applied in IT sourcing initiatives, like developing a comprehensive risk management framework, prioritizing risk assessment and mitigation, fostering vendor collaboration, and investing in employee training. It encourages organizations to foster a risk-aware culture and learn from others’ experiences to enhance the success of their IT sourcing initiatives.