Back in August 2021, fast food giant KFC failed to meet their meat demands and had to take down menu items due to supply chain disruptions. In 2018, they shut down 900 UK outlets after delivery issues – all due to poor risk visibility. While such incidents cannot be fully avoided, it can be minimized…
Risk control is important for any kind of business. It safeguards your company’s assets while maintaining sustainable growth. But how effectively are you managing risks in your business? Are you following the essential control measures to eliminate and manage your cyber threats and vulnerabilities? The current threat landscape is volatile, and mastering how your risk…
Open source software (OSS) has gained popularity due to its accessibility, rich functionality, cost-effectiveness, and flexibility. These advantages make OSS an attractive choice for many, but it is also considered an inherently riskier option. For example, Gilad David Maayan, Security Today, notes: “Open-source is a bit more chaotic, with contributors adding new features and improving…
Digital assets and data are the lifeblood of every organization today. But as with everything precious, they’re constantly at risk of being unlawfully accessed, tampered with, stolen, or transmitted. Such malicious actions can not only cause irreparable harm and damage to the organization but can severely hamper future business prospects. Cyber risk assessments are periodical…
When a company works with a third party, vendors often gain access to sensitive data that is processed on behalf of the company. This compounds the risk of exposure and therefore becomes an extension of their compliance needs. Because of this, businesses consider vendor risk management as a crucial point of contention when developing a…
James Lam Associates, a consulting firm for risk management that works closely with CISOs, CROs, CFOs, and CEOs, conducted a study on the principal reason organizations suffer financial distress. The research found that 61% of incidents were due to strategic risks, 30% to operational risks, and 9% to financial risks. In spite of such high…