Change Management

Updated 31 Jul 2026

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def
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  the formal process for making a change (upgrading software, patching an application, changing a firewall configuration, modifying switch ports, etc.) in a way that avoids downtime, confusion, and mistakes
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significance
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  one of the most common risks in the enterprise — occurs very frequently, and is often overlooked or ignored
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  requires clear policies covering frequency, duration, installation process, and rollback procedures
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  can be difficult to implement, since it often means changing organizational culture
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related process pieces
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related
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  Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
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cards
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  Why is change management considered one of the most common enterprise risks?
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    It occurs very frequently and is often overlooked/ignored, despite requiring clear policies on frequency, duration, process, and rollback

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