Results for Search Submit Filter by: Advanced Filter All results Solutions Industry People Client Story Insights/Blogs Filter Blog Focusing on Impact Areas — Understanding the Global Internal Audit Standards Updates (Part 2 of 3) The final updated Global Internal Audit Standards require substantive changes within the IA function and stakeholder relationships to remain in conformance and elevate the profession. What you need to know: Increased collaboration among the CAE, the board and senior management is required for the governance of the IA function. Key takeaway: IA needs to work with its stakeholders to set or… Blog Pursuing Modern Digital Product Management — and Why It Matters to Your Organization’s Digital Acceleration The big picture: The role of product management in a digital context has significantly matured, giving rise to an exciting and complex discipline known as digital product management. We have identified 12 key elements that differentiate the modern approach and discipline from traditional digital product development. Why it matters: Businesses can enhance their customer-centricity, agility, and… Blog CFOs Say Talent, Economic Concerns and Cyber Threats Are Top Risks The top concern for CFOs this year is talent management, according to a survey by Protiviti and NC State University's ERM Initiative. By the numbers: Not only do talent and succession challenges represent finance leaders’ most pressing risk concern this year, but also, four of their top 10 risks for 2024 relate to people management and organizational culture. Why it matters: Managing shifts in… Blog From Conformance to Performance — Understanding the Global Internal Audit Standards (Part 3 of 3) The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) final updated Global Internal Audit Standards provide the opportunity for transformative change. Why it matters: The update requires the internal audit (IA) function to have a strategic plan aligned with the organization’s strategy and defined performance objectives. Why start now: Defining the IA strategy and performance objectives will require stretch… Blog Integrated Business Planning: Navigating Volatility, Creating Resiliency The big picture: Challenging market conditions and volatility are driving the need for organizations to have greater resiliency, agility and flexibility to maximize profit while reducing risk. Between the lines: FP&A, profitability, reporting and analysis, strategic planning, enhanced data analytics and process improvement are top areas where CFOs are seeking to improve capabilities,… Blog Flash Report — NIST Releases Version 2.0 of Its Cybersecurity Framework (CSF): What This Means for Your Organization What you should know: On February 26, 2024, The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released version 2.0 of its updated and widely used Cybersecurity Framework (CSF). NIST CSF 2.0 expands to include governance and supply chains, offering comprehensive cybersecurity guidance for all organizations. Why it matters: The update is important for organizations of all sizes and sectors… Blog Thinking Beyond the 7Rs of Cloud Migration In a recent blog, we introduced the drivers for cloud migration, the strategies and the most common types of cloud migrations available to organizations. Today, we take a closer look at what drives a successful cloud migration and think beyond the 7Rs of migration to embrace a transformative approach to modern cloud migrations. Whether migrating through lift and shift (rehost) or through… Blog Manufacturers of Smart Products Must Wage a Cyber Battle on Two Fronts The big picture: Smart devices have become ubiquitous throughout society, providing greater convenience and efficiency to consumers and businesses. Unfortunately, the occurrence of criminals exploiting device vulnerabilities to steal data, install ransomware and stage costly cyber attacks has become equally pervasive. Why it matters: Cyber attacks can have severe consequences for… Blog Got Data Management? Growing Demand for Trusted ESG Reporting Requires M&D Companies to Improve Their Tech The big picture: The rapid emergence of environmental, social and governance (ESG) mandates from around the globe is requiring companies to collect, organize and report new types of data in new ways; many are not ready. Why it matters: Manufacturing and distribution (M&D) companies are behind other industries in their data management capabilities, and they need to catch up – fast. The… Blog Do You Have Blind Faith in Your External Partners? A key point: Cyber criminals are finding success exploiting vulnerabilities in outsourcing arrangements due in large part to the “blind faith” complacency with which many businesses manage third-party vendor relationships. As guardians of the enterprise, business leaders should ask themselves these critical questions when considering a third-party vendor arrangement: Is our organization entering… Load More
