Insight Search Search Submit Sort by: Relevance Date Search Sort by RelevanceDate Order AscDesc Flash Report November 9, 2021 U.S. Department of Defense Updates Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Requirements: CMMC 2.0 On November 4, 2021, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD or Department) published a proposed update to its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and defined a path forward that has Defense Industrial Base (DIB) contractors eager to understand impacts to their business and anticipated next steps in the evolution of the CMMC program. In addition to simplifying and consolidating the… Survey January 7, 2022 Three Conversation Starters That Advance CISO/CFO Collaboration The quality and, in some cases, the existence of the CISO/CFO relationship varies by company. In organizations where the CISO role is positioned and promoted as a source of value, CISOs and CFOs tend to collaborate more often and more meaningfully than in companies that treat information security as a cost center (and typically struggle with cybersecurity as a result). Protiviti’s 2021… Whitepaper April 29, 2022 A crisis upon a crisis: Human trafficking of Ukrainian refugees The Ukrainian refugee crisisMore than 5 million refugees – greater than 10% of the country’s population – have fled from Ukraine in the two months since the Russian invasion, about 90% are women and children. The number of refugees already rank the Ukrainian refugee crisis among the top five refugee crises in recent times, and there is no indication that the migration is ending. The… Survey April 29, 2020 Protiviti's Credit Pulse A financial institution’s ability to maintain profitability through times of economic certainty or uncertainty is undoubtedly impacted by its careful management of the credit portfolio. Protiviti’s Credit Pulse is intended to provide a summary and analysis of economic indicators impacting financial institutions and the strength of their credit portfolio while providing industry-leading insights… Client Story March 13, 2018 A procurement assessment helps aerospace company elevate awareness of third-party spend, saving millions When an eagle-eyed finance executive noticed that his aerospace company’s third-party spend on goods and services had soared, he sought outside experts to help rein it in. The subsequent comprehensive assessment by Protiviti revealed an opportunity for the procurement department to reduce that spending by 10 to 20 percent. Impressed with the precision of Protiviti’s spend diagnostic, the CFO… Blogs June 1, 2022 Agile Risk Management – Reinventing RCSAs Protiviti’s Agile Risk Management philosophy enables organizations to focus on growth, improve efficiency and become more effective in managing risk while providing greater value to business partners.Effective risk identification and assessment are integral to an organization’s success and improve strategic decision-making. Accurate and timely risk identification and assessment help to drive… Whitepaper April 21, 2020 PPP Lenders Face Myriad Risks Responding to Reeling Businesses Issued on April 21, 2020 On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also known as the CARES Act, into law. Among the law’s more significant provisions was the establishment of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a forgivable lending scheme administered by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the U.S. Treasury, with loans being… Whitepaper December 14, 2020 Finance priorities in the covid era – technology, media & telecommunications Technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) companies are entering the new year with wind in their sails, having weathered the ongoing era of lockdowns, quarantines and remote working better than many other companies. Thanks to a strong demand for digital services, collaboration tools and other technology infrastructure needed to support the shift in working and living habits, TMT companies… Survey October 1, 2024 Cost Optimization Is a Top CFO Priority, but Some Finance Groups Fall Short Explore how CFOs prioritize cost optimization in financial strategies for enhanced revenue and resilience, according to our survey. Whitepaper June 8, 2020 Gaining Shelter From the Storm – A Technology Labor Model Tailor-Made to Manage Crises This article addresses both the challenges CIOs and technology leaders experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic and how companies and their technology functions responded to it. We learned that the organizations and their stakeholders most likely to shape their narratives in a positive direction were those who understood and leveraged the benefits of the new technology labor model that supports a… Load More