What the SEC’s SolarWinds Charges Mean for CFOs and Their Peers — 8 Steps to Forge a Chain of Accountability

The SEC’s disclosure-related charges against software company SolarWinds and its CISO are a game-changer. Why it matters: The enforcement action signals that the SEC espouses a broader view of accountability...

Cashless Countries, Digital Dollars, Privacy in Peril? New Protiviti-Oxford Global Executive Survey

What we found: Eighty-five percent of executives expect a cashless society as soon as 2028 and are preparing to embrace a new, digital currency future, according to the results of a new global survey...

Energy Transition: GHG Emissions Reductions for the Oil and Gas Industry

Oil and gas industry leaders are increasingly adopting net-zero targets for emissions reduction, focusing on Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. However, Scope 3 emissions, which account for 80% of the...

How Strategic Workforce Planning Can Help Retailers Weather Ongoing Talent Crisis

The big picture: The retail industry faces a labor crisis as workers leave for better work-life balance and incentives. Data shows high quit rates and a need for industry-experienced talent in management roles...

Securing the Manufacturing Floor: Protect IoT Devices and Networks

The big picture: Whenever we write about cybersecurity, news of the day ensures we are never scrambling for examples of cyber attacks, data breaches and other events that create major problems for...

Flash Report — Are SEC Charges Against SolarWinds and Its CISO Signaling a New Era of Personal Accountability?

Driving the news: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged SolarWinds and its CISO for fraud and internal control failures relating to cybersecurity risks. Why it matters: These charges...

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What the SEC’s SolarWinds Charges Mean for CFOs and Their Peers — 8 Steps to Forge a Chain of Accountability

The SEC’s disclosure-related charges against software company SolarWinds and its CISO are a game-changer. Why it matters: The enforcement action signals that the SEC espouses a broader view of accountability, one that...

Meeting Digital Retail’s High Customer Expectations Means Being Clear-Eyed About Weaknesses, Capabilities

The big picture: Today’s digital retail consumers have little tolerance for organizations that do not meet high customer service standards for accurate and timely fulfillment of orders. Transparent and real-time...