Strategic Links Program

At Plexent we are committed to helping organizations around the world set direction to reach their goals and create enterprise value by delivering our proven and flexible business solutions. As part of that commitment, we've provided "Strategic Links", which allows us to work together with best-in-class organizations, combining our resources to deliver new business solutions to our clients.

These valuable links demonstrate a commitment from Plexent to provide industry best practices and knowledge. These links focus on development of flexible standards, training, and useful information that deliver maximum value to your organization. Through this program, we provide you:

Encyclopedia of Computer Security
ITsecurity.com is a unique security resource for individuals interested in IT security. ITsecurity.com is continuously maintained and updated regularly.

EXIN
The global IT examination provider is an independent organization establishing educational requirements, and developing and organizing examinations in the field of Information Technology. EXIN is well known worldwide for its ITIL certificates in IT Service Management.

ISACA
In the three decades since its inception, ISACA has become a pace-setting global organization for information governance, control, security and audit professionals. Its IS auditing and IS control standards are followed by practitioners worldwide. Its research pinpoints professional issues challenging its constituents.

ISEB
The ISEB provides industry-recognized qualifications that measure competence, ability and performance in many areas of IS, with the aim of raising industry standards, promoting career development and providing a competitive edge for employers. In collaboration with EXIN, ISEB also administers ITIL certification examinations in the UK and worldwide.

ISO
ISO published has more than 13,700 International Standards. ISO's work programme ranges from standards for traditional activities, such as construction, through mechanical engineering, to medical devices, to the newest information technology developments.

ITIL & ITSM WORLD
The ITIL and ITSM Directory. This directory is intended to serve, as a start point for your ITIL/ITSM needs. Whether you are entirely new to the topic, or whether you are a seasoned practitioner, you should hopefully find something of value.

ITIL® Online
This site focuses on the ITIL books. Here you can find information on what ITIL books are available and which ones are currently under development. There are also previews of each book.

itSMF International & itSMF USA
The IT Service Management Forum is the independent membership forum for those committed to the provision of quality IT service management. itSMF International was founded to promote best practice in IT Service Management throughout the world.

Office of Government of Commerce (OGC)
Office of Government Commerce (formerly CCTA) has been set up to lead a wide-ranging program to modernize procurement in government, and deliver substantial value for money improvements.

PMI®
PMI has become, and continues to be, the leading professional association in project management. Members and project management stakeholders can take advantage of the extensive products and services offered through PMI.

PRINCE2®
PRINCE2, which stands for Projects in Controlled Environments, is a project management method covering the organization, management and control of projects. PRINCE was first developed by the Central Computer and Telecommunications Agency (CCTA), which is now part of the Office of Government Commerce (OGC).

SANS Institute
SANS is a trusted leader in computer information security research, certification and training. The SANS (SysAdmin, Audit, Network, Security) Institute was established as a cooperative research and education organization.