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...
Archive - November 2023
Karter Klumpyan
Laura Moore
Business Performance ImprovementFinance/Internal AuditRegulatory ComplianceRisk ManagementTechnology and Cyber Security
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...
Jim DeLoachCashless 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...
Joe Kornik
Business Performance ImprovementConsumer Products & ServicesDigital TransformationTechnology and Cyber Security
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...
Carol Raimo
Lucas ManganaroSecuring 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...
Scott Laliberte
Matthew FreilichFlash 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...
Charles SorannoHow 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. Why it...
Kimberly Lanier
Mariateresa RomeoEnergy 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 industry’s GHG...
Tyler Chase
Jennifer Smithey
Business Performance ImprovementData and AnalyticsFinance/Internal AuditTechnology and Cyber Security
Seven Best Practices for 2024 Budgeting and Planning Sessions
Amid a highly uncertain current and future business climate, 2024 is shaping up to be a doozy, particularly for CFOs and finance leaders as they plan and budget for the coming year. A complex global landscape: The...
Flash Report — Biden’s AI Executive Order
What you should know: In his first executive order on artificial intelligence (AI), President Biden is directing various federal agencies to identify the risks of the technology as well as harness the benefits. This...
Kim Bozzella