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Enterprise Risk Management Initiative

IT/Cyber Risk

Mar 1, 2016

Cryptocurrency and its Place in the Financial World

Cryptocurrency has been called both the greatest technological breakthrough since the internet and a black hole where consumer dollars simply disappear. On whatever end of the spectrum you fall, the truth of the matter is cryptocurrency is here and it is here to stay. The only question is what form will it adopt and how impactful will it really be? The article, Money is no object: Understanding the evolving cryptocurrency market, attempts to clear up the confusion of crypto currency while simultaneously considering its impact today and in the future.

Feb 1, 2016

Risk Management in the Internet of Things

Explore how the Internet of Things (IoT) introduces new risks and security challenges for enterprises. Learn about strategies for mitigating IoT risks related to data security, third-party ecosystems, and operational resilience.

Jan 20, 2016

A Risk Manager’s Role in Strategic Leadership

A misalignment of risk priorities often exists between the risk manager and the executive decision makers. What can risk managers do to help them establish their significance and contribution to the organization? As in almost any emerging field, risk management requires effective communication and robust contribution from all parties in order to extract the most value for the organization.

Oct 1, 2015

Regulation and Risk Management

Deloitte’s Global Risk Management Survey explores how financial institutions are addressing complex risks, including regulatory compliance, IT challenges, and stress testing, with insights into the future focus on strategic and operational risks.

Sep 1, 2014

Big Data, Security, and C-Suite Executives Shaping Risk Management

Discover how big data transforms ERM with predictive analytics, proactive strategies, and tools to assess risks and opportunities. Enhance decision-making and prepare for emerging challenges effectively.

Jan 1, 2014

Executive View of Strategic Risk

Learn how global businesses approach strategic risk, manage reputation threats, and adapt to technology disruptors. Insights from Deloitte's and Forbes’ study on evolving risk management practices.

Sep 1, 2013

GRC Solutions in Today’s Business

Protiviti highlights challenges in implementing GRC solutions, offering strategies to navigate scope changes, secure management buy-in, and ensure tool maintenance for robust governance and compliance systems.

Jun 19, 2013

ERP Implementation Risk: Managing Sources of Project Delays and Other Risk

Over the past two decades, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems have allowed managers to utilize software to integrate information about projects across the enterprise. These systems are designed to integrate internal and external information, enhance the flow of communication and decision-making across an enterprise, and focus on business processes and functions. However, integrating information about operations all across an enterprise to make information more accessible and flow via an ERP system presents a number of significant risks. If issues arise at inopportune moments, they are compounded due to the interrelated nature of an ERP system. Protiviti developed a whitepaper that identifies and reiterates the importance of mitigating these risks to reduce post-implementation project costs.

Feb 13, 2013

Top Risks on Horizon for 2013

Explore the top risks identified by corporate leaders for 2013, including regulatory scrutiny, global economic conditions, political instability, and cybersecurity threats, as detailed in a Protiviti and NC State ERM report.

Jan 10, 2013

Q & A: Controlling Spreadsheet Risk

Protiviti discusses the risks posed by spreadsheets and provides actionable guidance on managing those risks. Learn how effective spreadsheet risk management contributes to an organization’s overall enterprise risk management strategy.