Risk management should help us make better decisions, not create more paperwork. Yet Principle 21 of COSO’s draft framework, while containing some good ideas, pushes companies toward the same old mistakes that have plagued risk management for years. Let me be clear: linking risk to strategy is smart. Looking at both threats and opportunities makes sense. Getting timely updates to the board is important. But the way COSO suggests doing these things? That’s where we run into trouble.
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Once, creditworthiness was judged by a handshake and a gut feeling—or so the stories go at family dinners. Fast-forward to today, and it sometimes feels like your smartphone knows more about your character than your local banker ever did. In a world where your selfies and swipes are data points, this post questions: What if being 'the product' doesn't have to mean losing your dignity? Join us as we journey from TikTok-style data grabs to privacy-centric alternatives that aim to put people, not
Telemedicine Market Overview
The Telemedicine Market is undergoing exponential growth as healthcare systems globally leverage technology to enhance patient access and care efficiency. Valued at USD 79 billion in 2023, the market is projected to reach USD 275 billion by 2030, exhibiting a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 18% during the forecast period. Factors such as the rising prevalence of chronic diseases, increasing geriatric populations, and the demand for cost-effe
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I will do a post tomorrow with comments on draft US corporate governance guidance scheduled for release tomorrow.
ChatGPT’s view:
"An effective corporate governance framework should ensure accountability, fairness, and transparency in a corporation’s relationship with its stakeholders. The main elements include:
1. Clearly Defined Governance Structure
Board of Directors: Indepe
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Managing Risks When Embracing New Technologies
Digital transformation brings innovation, efficiency—and new risks. From cyber threats to operational disruptions, organizations must manage these proactively to realize the full benefits of tech adoption.
Here’s how risk management plays a critical role:
⚠️ 1. Identifying Emerging Risks
New systems often expose g
Today, the way your brand is discussed online or by others can play a big role in your achievements. Every time your brand is mentioned, whether on the news, a blog or Twitter, it’s significant. That’s why many organizations are using Media Intelligence to keep up and remain in the lead.
What is Media Intelligence?
In essence, Media Intelligence is about collecting and explaining data from the media to help businesses and communications teams. It isn’t limited to news reporting—it uses data, tec
It takes a lot to run a successful business today. Not only do you need efficient operations and keeping customers satisfied, but you also need to contend with a wide range of security threats.
However, while most businesses are aware of well-known cybersecurity risks and apply the necessary measures to protect themselves, they can overlook potential threats emerging from within their organizations.
Over time, if left unchecked, these threats can create potential entry points for cybercriminals a
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Chat GPT is unequivocal - objective centric ERM/internal audit outperforms. Why aren’t more adopting it? I asked Chat.
ChatGPT: “Here are the top 10 reasons companies resist transitioning from risk list ERM and legacy internal audit methods to a forward-looking, objective-centric focus on assessing and managing the effect of uncertainty on mission critical objectives:
1. Deep Organ
Market Overview
The Identity and Access Management (IAM) Market is projected to experience substantial growth, mirroring trends seen in adjacent sectors such as healthcare textiles. Much like the Hospital Bedsheet and Pillow Cover Market, which is anticipated to rise from USD 7,605 million in 2024 to USD 11,849.47 million by 2032 at a CAGR of 5.7%, the IAM Market is positioned for a consistent and steady expansion over the forecast period. This growth is driven by an increasing demand for secure
Anyone who’s ever sat through a cybersecurity presentation that felt like a kindergarten art class knows the frustration. David White, president and co-founder at Axio, tells of meeting after meeting where security leaders, armed with risk heatmaps, find themselves outmaneuvered by finance teams wielding precise economic analyses. It’s enough to make you wonder: at what point did cyber defense become a coloring contest? This post is for anyone ready to throw out the crayons and rethink what real
Some organizations are obsessed with being first. First to market. First to raise funding. First to launch something bold. But in the rush to innovate, they often forget how to scale. That is where the Organizational Ambidexterity Framework calls time out. It does not reward activity. It rewards balanced progress.
This framework defines two core strategic dimensions:
Exploitation — improving existing systems and offerings to drive margin, quality, and delivery consistency.
Exploration — investing i
Joshua McKenty, a visionary tech leader, once confessed that watching Max Headroom as a child left him unsettled—a fictional blurring of reality and fantasy that his young mind couldn't quite shake. Decades later, that same blurring has become terrifyingly real, as deepfakes and synthetic fraud weave illusions powerful enough to fool entire executive teams. If you think you're immune, think again: the digital age has made targets of us all, weaving authenticity and deception into a seamless ble
The shift to remote work has transformed how we approach project management. This dramatic transition has created unique challenges for project managers who must now coordinate teams spread across different locations and time zones.
While remote work offers flexibility and often improves work-life balance, it requires adapting traditional project management methods for distributed teams. This comprehensive guide shares proven strategies to help you overcome common remote work challenges and del
In the competitive financial sector, enterprise risk management (ERM) is no longer a peripheral concern but a strategic priority. Economic fluctuations, ongoing geopolitical conflicts, and relentless technological disruption have redefined the risk environment.
Future-oriented enterprises are enhancing their risk management capabilities, repositioning them as strategic enablers of organizational resilience, innovation, and long-term competitive advantage. In 2025, risk leaders are adopting bold,
In the technologically advanced world, React.js is the most used JavaScript library for building user interfaces. It has been developed by Facebook and is used for developing modern web applications due to its component-based architecture and extensive ecosystem.
Whether you are a fresher developer or an experienced one, this ultimate guide will give you insights about major features, brands using React.js, and future trends.
What is React.js?
ReactJS is a component based JavaScript library. Devel
The global nuclear power plant control system market is projected to grow from USD 650.5 million in 2024 to USD 1,018.3 million by 2032, expanding at a steady 5.9% CAGR. This growth comes as countries increasingly recognize nuclear energy's role in achieving energy security and decarbonization goals, driving investments in modernization and digitalization of plant control systems.
Key Market Drivers
1. Rising Global Demand for Clean Baseload Power
Nuclear energy provides reliable, low-carbon elect
Microsoft spotlighted the future of cybersecurity with Agentic AI, autonomous, AI-powered agents purpose-built for defending against evolving cyber threats. At GISEC Global 2025, the Middle East and Africa’s largest cybersecurity event, Microsoft is spotlighting how Agentic AI is transforming cybersecurity – equipping organizations with intelligent agents capable of detecting, triaging, and responding to threats faster than ever before.
As cybercriminals leverage AI to scale deception, accelerate
According to the latest market research study published by P&S Intelligence, the U.K. warehouse management system (WMS) market is poised for significant growth, projected to expand from USD 179.9 million in 2024 to USD 448.4 million by 2030, reflecting a robust CAGR of 16.4%. This surge is driven by the escalating complexities in supply chains, the proliferation of multi-channel distribution strategies, and the imperative to maintain consistent delivery of critical goods, especially during disru