Staying ahead with Regulatory Compliance Risk Management
Recently, the European Commission informed Apple that its App store policies hinder competition by restricting app developers from directing people to other channels. This was deemed a breach of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and could lead to a penalty of 10% of Apple’s global annual revenue along with further investigations. The DMA is a…
Dec 31, 2024
Risk Management in Healthcare: Strategies for a Safer Future
The healthcare sector has seen immense efficiency gains from technology—improved patient outcomes, centralized services through third-party vendors, better data management, and a constant drive for innovation. However, beneath the benefits lie a complex web of interconnected challenges—regulatory laws, clinical issues, patient data concerns, and an under-preparedness for cyber attacks. It’s no wonder that year after…
Dec 30, 2024
Ace your CMMC Audit: Best Practices that Work Like Magic
With the official publication of the CMMC 2.0 final rule taking effect on December 16, 2024, contractors now have the much-needed nuance on the requirements. The phased implementation is set to begin in 2025 and gives you time but make no mistake—the clock is really ticking. The US Department of Defense (DoD) offered contracts worth…
Dec 26, 2024
A Quick Guide to Internal Audit Process
What’s the easiest way to create a false sense of security? Simple. Investing time and resources on an external audit without first undergoing an internal audit. This can leave the organization vulnerable to oversights, blind spots, and increased risk exposure and may lead to data breaches, misrepresented financial reports, compliance penalties, and damage to public…
Dec 21, 2024
Measuring and Managing Risk Exposure: The Key to Resilient Organizations
Organizations that operate with a defensive mindset and try to avoid as many risks as possible can just survive. However, the ones leveraging the right risks to innovate can thrive and gain a competitive edge. The difference here lies in the mindset and understanding of the organization’s capacity to absorb risks (or risk tolerance) and…
Dec 15, 2024
Mastering NIS2: Critical controls, Proven Practices & ROI
Just when you thought GDPR was your most brutal compliance battle, NIS2 is raising the cybersecurity bar and putting organizations to the test again. For over 21 months, the European Commission has been answering questions and offering guidance to help member states adapt to the requirements. However, as of the publication of this blog, only…
Dec 15, 2024