You can't plan for the risks that haven't even crossed your mind. What's often not explored after the fact, though, is why we didn't see issues coming -- shouldn't we have been on the lookout? Isn't that the duty of those of us in risk management? James Bone outlines a more encompassing approach to risk management, one that takes into...
Data analytics can be key in predicting fraud, preventing it and minimizing risk. Assuming, of course, that the data being captured is accurate. Herein lies the importance of controls. Without controls in place, you may be working with junk data -- which would ultimately lead to junk decisions. With global mobile data skyrocketing, it's imperative that your organization be armed...
Rogue traders may be uncommon, but the risks they pose are serious. Jim DeLoach writes on the importance of tone at the top (as well as tone in the middle), prescribes potential solutions, and proposes several questions for Boards and senior executives to consider when seeking to reduce the risks of rogue trading.
Just as risks are ever changing, so should our plans for managing them be. Internal audit must do away with tired approaches to risk management and adopt more dynamic practices in order to keep up with industry changes. Otherwise, the audit department may find themselves continually playing catch up when it comes to handling the various challenges that crop up.
There have been three significant game changers lately that have served to complicate compliance with export control reform. LRN's Marian Ladner and Thomas Scott weigh in on the recent changes compliance practitioners need to be aware of in order to minimize risk and ensure compliance for their organizations now and going forward.
The deadline for implementation of the 2013 COSO Framework is just around the corner. Tim O'Hara offers us a look into what's remained the same from the 1992 framework and what's changed. Auditors will be taking a closer look at operations where the 2013 iteration parts ways from the 1992 version. Where does your organization stand? Is your company ready?
As cyber risks grow, standards for cyber risk management are ever increasing. Companies can't afford not to take cybersecurity very seriously. Lapses can result in breaches, leading to massive fines and equally considerable reputational harm. Plus, they may be answering to the FTC, SEC, and CFTC. Get ahead of cybercrime and establish a strong risk management program.
For companies, the risks associated with social media use are increasing every day. They certainly include data privacy - once an opinion or piece of information is shared online, it can spread instantly beyond the corporation's reach and control - but also extend to compliance with industry-specific and federal guidelines for communications.
There have been more than a few lessons to learn from this year's World Cup. For the risk management professional, consider this: if your risk scoring system is as complex as FIFA's process for determining world rankings, you might be in trouble. More complicated systems don't necessarily garner more accurate results. In fact, often the opposite is true.
Many organizations aren't taking data security seriously, despite the fact that hackers continue to breach relatively secure systems at large corporations, subjecting those companies to reputational harm and loss of consumer trust. Some have recovered just fine, but smaller businesses don't bounce back as quickly. The fact is, a breach will happen to your company, too, sooner or later.
A select few states are leading the way in pushing manufacturers to disclose their use of toxic chemicals in consumer products, but the movement is on the rise throughout the country. Of course, consumers stand to gain the greatest benefit from stricter regulations, but manufacturers could be in for a world of hurt from a risk perspective.
It's been made clear that violations of the FCPA can do an organization significant reputational harm and result in some very steep fines. To minimize the damage an employee or agent does to your company when engaging in corrupt behavior, you must have excellent controls in place. Even if the infraction is egregious, the fallout can be minimal.
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