Insight Search Search Submit Sort by: Relevance Date Search Sort by RelevanceDate Order AscDesc Blogs April 21, 2023 Enhancing cyber capabilities using a threat-driven strategy Senior leaders focused on cybersecurity recognise there is considerable guidance, best practices, frameworks, regulations and varied opinions on how programmes should design defensive capabilities. In addition, depending on the day, the various pressures in the organisation’s macro-environment may be greater or lesser and invite different priorities for time, team and budget. Despite these… Blogs July 14, 2023 Smart contracts part 1: What is a smart contract? In recent years, there’s been considerable talk of blockchain and its use cases in the business world. While some of these topics have specific use cases – metaverse, decentralised finance, etc – there is one topic that underpins everything in the blockchain and decentralised space: smart contracts. Smart contracts are behind-the-scenes applications that route data, track changes and settle… Survey March 27, 2023 Industry Experience With Remote Branch Inspections Beginning in 2020, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and several states provided temporary relief from the operational challenges of conducting on-site branch inspections during the pandemic, allowing firms to utilise technology to fulfill their inspection obligations remotely. Now, FINRA has proposed a voluntary, three-year remote… Blogs October 30, 2024 The Future of Microsoft Copilot for Finance As the wheel of digital transformation continues to turn, it brings with it profound changes across a myriad of industries. Perhaps none so much as in the finance function, which finds itself on the cusp of a new era defined by artificial intelligence (AI)-driven efficiency tools. Blogs May 17, 2024 Developing a security function during a CISO’s first 100 days These turbulent times of evolving threats and rising personal responsibility considerations for cybersecurity leaders make the CISO role a challenging but rewarding position. The CISO must contend with an increasing sophistication of attacks, potential geopolitical adversaries and the material impact cybersecurity can have on organisational value. Whether it’s a new CISO or a seasoned… In Focus October 17, 2024 The DoD unveils the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Programme: A primer for defense contractors As cybersecurity threats evolve, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has introduced a long-awaited pivotal framework aimed at bolstering the security of its national defense supply chain: The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Programme. The new rule, published Oct. 15, marks a significant step towards enhancing cybersecurity across the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). Blogs July 14, 2023 Cybersecurity risk assessments vs. gap assessments: Why both matter As cybersecurity incidents continue to make headlines, whether involving the breach of sensitive information or the halting of an enterprise’s operations, cybersecurity risks remain top of mind for many organisations. To this end, organisations are continuously seeking to validate their cybersecurity defenses in protecting their assets and mitigating cybersecurity risks. Blogs July 31, 2023 Cyber risk quantification for chaos management The most important use of any risk assessment tool is that it must contribute to better decision making on how to manage individual risks. Whether that is treating and reducing risk, or accepting that risk exists, risk management activities must ultimately help management make better decisions. Executives and risk management leaders, though, are increasingly faced with risk decisions they have… Blogs July 17, 2023 How CFOs drive strategy using data and analytics What’s behind the best data and analytics strategies? Simply stated, it’s the capabilities that allow companies to generate forward-looking insights to proactively drive critical business decisions and propel the business forward to meet strategic goals. Many organisations rely on data scientists who apply their algorithmic magic behind the scenes and ascertain insights from large… Blogs March 4, 2022 The CFO’s Gambit: A Multidimensional Strategic Role On the three-dimensional chessboard of business, CFOs are expanding their roles in multiple directions at once. Finance leaders now shape and drive corporate strategy in areas ranging from advanced technology investments to organisational design, and from supply chain resilience to organisational culture. Simply stated, they are positioning themselves as players in the strategic dialogue in the C… Load More
