Risk-Based Internal Audit: How to Prioritize, Plan and Mitigate Risks
Your company’s sensitive information is plastered across the internet. You seemed to be locked out of your system, and the ransom to get your access back is hefty, to say the least. You’re scrambling to understand what has happened, and the alarm goes off. Don’t worry; it’s a nightmare that I painted for you, at…
Nov 27, 2024
Your GRC function may be obsolete—or not. The truth is, you might not even know!
As a leader, you might not realize that your function accumulates debt—not financial debt, but technical and procedural debt, which builds up quietly over time as systems age and processes go unchecked. As your GRC function matures, minor inefficiencies can snowball into much larger issues. What was once cutting-edge is now outdated, creating friction that…
Nov 11, 2024
Compliance Audit Checklist What Are They And Why Do You Need Them?
When it comes to an audit, there’s often a very palpable feeling that lingers beneath the surface. It’s the feeling that no matter how much effort you put in, there’s something that might fall through the cracks. A missed document, an overlooked control, they’re essentially small errors with massive consequences. There’s a way for you…
Nov 04, 2024
Understanding The Different Types Of Compliance Audits
Compliance audits are silent sentinels, your guardians of integrity in a world where trust is currency. Far from being mere bureaucratic exercises, these audits serve as vital tools for risk management, operational efficiency, and maintaining stakeholder trust. From the rigorous scrutiny of financial compliance audits to the meticulous examination of data protection in privacy audits,…
Nov 04, 2024
The Complete Guide To Identity And Access Management
In 2023, 83% of organizations experienced at least one identity-related data breach, according to the Defined Security Alliance. These incidents—ranging from unauthorized access to stolen credentials—cost companies millions and eroded customer trust. This tells us how crucial it is to have a well-defined Identity and Access Management (IAM) strategy. IAM is a collection of procedures,…
Nov 04, 2024
NIS2: The Rules For Cybersecurity Have Just Changed, And How
With cyber threats on the rise in vital sectors like energy, healthcare, finance, and transportation, the European Union (EU) recognized the urgency of addressing these risks. In 2016, they introduced the NIS Directive to lay the groundwork for enhancing cybersecurity across member states. However, as time went on, it became clear that the directive had…
Oct 30, 2024