Information workers thrive or falter depending on their ability to get the information they need — and trust — quickly and easily. Enterprises must protect against various risks, from cybercriminal activity to customer privacy breaches. And the need for information to guide activities ranging from strategy development to day-to-day decision-making has intensified. To satisfy all of these needs, enterprise architects must develop a cohesive information strategy and architecture. This report describes the five aspects that shape your readiness for this critical activity. This is an update of a previously published report; Forrester reviews and revises it periodically for continued relevance and accuracy.