How Tech Firms Can Prepare for New EU Operational Resilience Rules on ICT Risks
The big picture: A two-step indicator-based approach proposed by EU supervisory authorities will be used to assess ICT services providers to determine whether they should be designated as critical and subjected to oversight under the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). Why it matters: For many technology firms designated as critical, meeting the requirements of DORA […]
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 extends beyond the certifying officers — namely, the CEO and CFO — to the rest of the C-suite and other senior leaders possessing […]
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, Executive Outlook on the Future of Money, 2033 and Beyond, which Protiviti conducted in collaboration with the University of Oxford. Why […]
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 communications about order status have become an industry norm, which means that retailers need constant access to real-time data and inventory management tools to keep pace […]
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 organizations. The points of vulnerability are many, including, for manufacturing organizations, IoT-connected devices. For these companies, it is critical to secure these devices. […]
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 highlight the importance of implementing strong controls and disclosing known concerns to investors. In its complaint, the SEC alleges that SolarWinds and its CISO […]
