Gartner Research recently published The 2018 Critical Capabilities for IT Vendor Risk Management, and we are extremely excited to share that ProcessUnity has received the highest product scores in both of its qualifying use cases. The report was written by Gartner Analyst Chris Ambrose and published in November 2018.

The Critical Capabilities report compares VRM platforms across a variety of use cases and categories to help prospective buyers determine which solution might meet their individual p

When people think of GRC they immediately picture a huge technology implementation that costs millions of dollars. The reality of GRC is very different from what people perceive it to be. GRC isn’t a type of software suite, it is a new way of managing governance, risk, and compliance in a synchronized manner. While there are many GRC solutions that need major implementations and cost millions, there are also a lot of small GRC tools which can be used quickly and without any major expenses. 

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You probably have a few usernames, or you might have just one that you use for every site. Either way, your user names can be used not just to identify you online, but it can also be used to track you and find out information about you. How do people track you based on your user name? They do the following:

They Start with a Google Search

The first thing people do to track your username is do a Google search. You will be amazed by all of the information that is out there. However, Google is not th

According to Michael Henderson, Corporate Anthropologist on Oscar Trimboli’s Deep Listening Podcast, people in the western world like threes because we like balance.

We like Low, Medium and High. We like the Three Little Pigs and Goldilocks and the Three Bears.

We also like it when a salesperson stops at three when telling us about the wonders of their product. Trust and desire builds to three and starts to wane above three. As in, “Why does she need to keep listing stuff? Is there something not g

A Message From Our Partner

Time Management is a critical capability for individuals as well as senior leaders. Leaders are often under pressure to allocate adequate time on strategic priorities.

There isn’t a one-size-fits-all formula designed for appropriate time management that works for all executives. However, research on the practices utilized by the leaders effectively managing their time reveals that that they assign a significant percentage of their time in meeting external and internal stakeholders. Specifically,

Introduction

The Food safety and standards authority of India (FSSAI) had issued a draft of amendments to Food Safety and Standards (FSS) Act and recommended a stringent punishment of life imprisonment and fine of Rs. 10 lakhs to the person nabbed in case of food adulteration. This act was passed in 2006 and notified in 2011. If any person found in the case of adding adulterant to food with the intention to cause his death or renders for human consumption shall be punishable by giving him 7 years

What do you think are the symptoms of Poor Time Management?

Time management is a challenge for almost every individual. Executives have been found to be complaining more about the scarcity of time. The advent of 24/7 communications, increasing sophistication, intense rivalry, and financial insecurities have complicated the situation for the executives. Overloaded executives are struggling to allocate sufficient time to focus on strategic priorities and lead new initiatives.

Time management is much

Gartner’s 2018 Magic Quadrant for Integrated Risk Management positions LogicManager highest for ability to execute and identifies a shift in focus by end-user organizations from compliance-based GRC to IRM solutions.

The Gartner report states that “IRM goes beyond traditional, compliance-driven GRC technology solutions to provide actionable insights that are aligned with business strategies, not just regulatory mandates.”

The reason for this shift, according to Gartner, is that “risk management —

I was once asked what that important thing that fruitful entrepreneurs do or don't do it. It inspired me to ponder what it is that separates entrepreneurs from those who'd jump at the chance to be. Here are 25 things ALL entrepreneurs DO and DON'T:

1. Entrepreneurs find out about their identity showcasing to and make their correspondence likewise.

2. Entrepreneurs don't stop since they don't realize how to accomplish something. They delegate errands to individuals who are more skilled in playing out t

In late September, Facebook announced that it had discovered a breach in its network that had exposed the personal data of nearly 50 million users to hackers.

The hackers exploited a feature in Facebook’s code to gain access to user accounts, potentially enabling them to take control of them. The breach was the largest in Facebook’s fourteen years of existence.

The fallout Facebook is facing from this breach is the latest example of the see-through economy at work. Since September 27, Facebook’s m

The Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE) held their annual Ethics and Compliance conference from September 20 to 24 in Las Vegas. This year, I was fortunate enough to be selected to hold a three-hour workshop on risk-based compliance: “Meeting Increased Customer Expectations, Not Just Regulatory Requirements.”

The SCCE holds this conference to promote ethical and compliant practices in organizations and to equip ethics and compliance professionals with skills and tools necessary to

Recently I came upon this title in a paper I was reviewing as a judge for the ASEAN Risk Awards featuring entries from across South-East Asia: “Deputy Manager Changes and Mental Revolution”. 

Boom! What a title. 

While it might be a quirk from the translation from Indonesian it struck home for me what you should aim for with your foray into the world of data. A mental revolution.

Five Steps to a Mental Revolution using Data

1. Decide to stop spending and start investing               

2. Develop a da

Do you know what's the toughest issue with Talent Management? 

A large majority of leaders confront significant impediments trying to bring their talent and business priorities in line. Are you one of them?

The typical approach employed to accomplish this often contains several gaps—starting with recognizing critical roles in the company where leaders tend to fail to notice few key positions that are essential for revenue growth but are not that visible in the hierarchy. The senior executives rema

Enrique Suarez Note: After reading this excellent below article by Adam Garrie, I remember now why I wrote back in 2010 an essay wanting someday to be the President of the United States. You can read my essay in a link I have posted at the end of Mr. Garrie article.

Written by Adam Garrie on 2018-10-30

Source: EURASIA FUTURE

Just soil or birthright citizenship as it is more commonly known, is the concept that one becomes a citizen of the country on whose soil one was born irrespective of one’s line

Not many people have heard about the ADKAR MODEL!

Developed by Jeff Hiatt—the Founder of Prosci (a Change Management research and advisory)—the ADKAR Change Management Model is a potent tool for professionals and leaders responsible to manage and sustain successful change. ADKAR stands for 5 sequential building blocks that are essential to drive successful change at both the people as well as the business dimension:

• Awareness: All employees must be aware of the business reasons for change.
• Desire:

The volume and complexity of the data companies collect is increasing exponentially, which creates major challenges for audit professionals.

When we surveyed hundreds of risk professionals, a staggering 72% considered their company to be most vulnerable in cybersecurity. So, it’s no surprise that auditors are frustrated evaluating the effectiveness of cybersecurity programs across industries when their mandate is entirely about assurance.

However, assurance in-and-of-itself is no small task. Given

This McKinsey article titled The expanding role of design in creating an end-to-end customer experience got me thinking. Dangerous I know, nevertheless this is what I came up with. 

I recently blogged about Leading through Complexity and spoke of the need for leaders to add to their business acumen with scientific method and a vivid imagination. With every second person talking about big data I thought it worthwhile applying this thinking to the world of data and I came up with Data by Design. 

Da

When asked the question “do you believe that AI is transforming the insurance industry”, 94% of respondents to a 2018 study by Insurance Nexus, agreed that this is the case. Accordingly, the same survey concluded that 75% of European insurance carriers are currently investing in AI, with 64% of their Canadian counterparts the same. In respect of carriers’ drive to effectively utilize AI, Insurance Nexus are holding a webinar on Wednesday, November 14^th; “Turbocharge Tech Transformation: Integrat

You have probably heard that it’s important to be prepared for a disaster. You might have a first aid kit set aside, food and water, or a battery-operated radio. But, are you financially prepared?

Creating an Emergency Fund

It might be tough but try to set aside some money a little at a time. Even if you can put $10 a week in an envelope, it’s better than nothing. Saving change can really add up quickly, too. Keeping a credit card available is also a good idea, but remember…in a disaster situation