Results for Search Submit Filter by: Advanced Filter All results Solutions Industry Typelist People Client Story Insights/Blogs Filter Search Sort by RelevanceDate Order AscDesc Blog March 26, 2019 Keeping Pace with CCPA Developments Every week seems to introduce new developments with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) either from consumer concerns, business compliance and/or how the California Attorney General (AG) will handle enforcement. One notion is clear; companies must have an operationalized privacy program in place to demonstrate compliance. Doing nothing will give rise to risks of litigation and enforcement… Blog April 17, 2019 The Digital Enterprise Requires GRC 12 – Why it’s Time to Upgrade According to the recent survey conducted by North Carolina State University’s ERM Initiative and Protiviti (2019 Executive Perspectives on Top Risks), C-suite executives and board members continue to view cyberthreats as a top risk behind the risks of competing against “born digital” firms, retaining top talent, and regulatory changes. Additionally, these leaders continue to view identity… Blog April 24, 2019 Two Far-Reaching CCPA Amendments You Should Know About Two proposed amendments to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) are sure to generate mixed reactions if either passes. The first would expand individual consumer rights while the second modifies the definition of “consumer” to exclude California employees as consumers under a separate amendment, if passed. The CCPA will affect any business collecting or storing data about California… Blog May 3, 2017 In the UK, 2017-2018 Priorities for Financial Services Firms Published The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued its annual business plan for fiscal year 2017-2018. The FCA is the conduct regulator for 56,000 financial services firms and financial markets in the UK and the prudential regulator for over 18,000 of those firms. Its annual business plan and mission statement gives firms and consumers greater clarity about how the regulator intends to… Blog May 5, 2017 Cyber Risk Management: No More Quiet Backrooms Last month, in New York City, Protiviti hosted a gathering of scores of financial service industry representatives to discuss the recently enacted New York Department of Financial Services’ (DFS) Part 500, Cybersecurity Requirements For Financial Services Companies. Similar in design to the previously enacted DFS Part 504, Transaction Monitoring and Filtering Program Requirements and… Blog May 8, 2017 From Analog to Analytics: 2017 a Turning Point for Internal Audit With increasing demands for broader, more accurate and more efficient risk assurance, internal audit departments have officially entered the age of analytics. According to Protiviti’s 2017 Internal Audit Capabilities and Needs Survey, two thirds of internal audit functions have begun using data analytics on at least a limited basis, with two-thirds of the remaining respondents indicating that… Blog May 9, 2017 The Power of Small Changes in Pursuing Digital Transformation: A Retail Perspective Adaptability has always been critical to retail success. But in the digital era, where disruptive change is constant, many retailers find it difficult to evolve fast enough to remain competitive — let alone relevant. That is especially true for companies burdened by the weight of legacy business models, inefficient back-office processes and outdated technology infrastructure. A proof point: The… Blog May 12, 2017 The Internet of Things: A Game Changer for IT Audit I recently had the honor of attending the ISACA’s 2017 North America CACS Conference in Las Vegas, where I discussed how the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to transform the mission of IT auditors. The IoT is a perfect example of an all-around disruptor, including in IT audit departments, as businesses collect, analyze and act on data captured outside of the traditional IT boundaries. As a… Blog May 15, 2017 Was Friday’s Ransomware Attack Covered in Your Cyber Plan? Less than a month ago, my colleague Adam Brand talked about the need to include ransomware in the cybersecurity repertoire of companies, emphasizing a business outcome-driven approach to cybersecurity, rather than a narrow-focused sensitive data perspective. Last Friday’s global ransomware attack brought this message home with a bang. The wide-spread attack struck hospitals, companies and… Blog May 19, 2017 Retailers, Tech Firms and Financial Services Providers: It’s Time to Shape the Future of Mobile Payments — Are You Ready? The global mobile payments market is projected to reach US$780 billion by the end of 2017, according to research firm TrendForce. That figure seems impressive until you consider that the ability to pay for goods and services with a mobile device has been a reality for years. It’s been nearly a decade since Starbucks, one of the biggest mobile payments success stories to date, launched its app and… Load More