2015 Wrap-up: It’s Been a Great Year, Thanks to You
Before the ball drops in Times Square to usher in a new year, I wanted to revisit some of the high points of 2015 here on this blog, and thank you for your participation and readership. A couple of observations: You’re consistent. This year’s most-viewed blog entries tended to be those tied to risk, change, […]
Looking Back on 2015 and The IIA: The Updated Professional Guidance Framework
Looking back on 2015, an overlooked, but important development for internal audit professionals was the revision of the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF), an evolving collection of guidance by The Institute of Internal Auditors (The IIA) that has provided professional direction to internal auditors worldwide since 1947. Although the announcement back in July didn’t garner […]
A Matter of Trust: Taking a Look at the CISA Controversy
Back in October, we issued a Flash Report on a senate move regarding a proposed law that has spurred controversy at home and abroad. The bill is intended to improve cybersecurity in the United States through enhanced sharing of threat information. Now out of committee, and potentially up for a floor vote in the Senate […]
2015 IT Audit Benchmarking Survey: Key Takeaways
With the global proliferation of mobile devices and the Internet of Things connecting technologies and people like never before, IT audit leaders have an increasingly critical role to play. They need to work in collaboration with executive management, the board of directors, IT, HR, and numerous other departments to ensure their organizations identify, mitigate and […]
IT Security and Privacy Survey Webinar Highlights
The 2015 IT Security and Privacy Survey findings revealed a widespread lack of cybersecurity confidence among organizations surveyed. Cyberattacks are increasing in frequency and sophistication. One in three targets falls victim. If your organization is not keeping pace with the threats, then you are falling behind. Directors take note: The most significant differentiator in an organization’s […]
