Integrated enterprise risk management unites every strand of risk. From strategic, operational, financial, regulatory, cyber, to third-party, all forms of risk become streamlined under one data architecture. When things become more centralized, a streamlined workflow ensues. Instead of juggling separate spreadsheets, dashboards, and point solutions, teams instead tap into a shared information hub featuring a single source of truth. One that feeds real-time insight to ...
When ransomware halts production lines and phishing attacks cripple control systems, cybersecurity alone isn’t enough. It's merely a start. What's next? Organizations need operational safety as their last line of defense. Operational safety ensures that people, processes, and equipment alike keep running effectively and efficiently, even under attack. From regulatory shocks to climate events to supply-chain failures, operational safety protocols shore up continuity when IT ...
A single IT outage doesn’t just interrupt operations. In many cases, it becomes front-page news. In July 2024, CrowdStrike served as a wake-up call when a software glitch caused the largest IT outage in history, disrupting business operations around the world. In early 2025, Barclays customers took to social media as a 14-hour outage left them locked out of their accounts. These incidents have more ...
From climate disasters, political unrest, ongoing cyber threats, and more, business risks and resilience mean something completely different than they used to not long ago. Organizations must be equipped to navigate business disruptions and maintain continuity. Businesses face a myriad of risks that can severely impact operations. These include: Operational Disruptions: Events like natural disasters, pandemics, and political unrest can halt business operations, affecting supply chains and ...
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has long emphasized the importance of effective corporate compliance programs. While enforcement priorities may shift over time, the core expectations outlined in DOJ guidance remain consistent: programs must be well-designed, applied in good faith, and actually work in practice. What does that look like in real terms? First, programs must reflect the unique risks of the organization. There’s no ...
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations for hospitals and other healthcare organizations define the federal requirements providers must follow to receive Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement. These rules govern patient safety, billing accuracy, infection control, privacy, and electronic health records (EHRs). Conditions of Participation (CoPs) refers to the specific health and safety standards organizations must maintain. Additionally, hospitals also closely monitor regulations related to ...
What are the biggest risks companies are facing right now worldwide? They are cyber incidents, operational disruptions, and climate-driven disasters. None are surprises. As organizations push forward with digital transformation and global expansion, they’re continually finding themselves more exposed. The systems they rely on are, in the meantime, becoming more complex. And they need to be. The stakes are higher. Business continuity is now about ...
The PowerSchool data breach has become a defining example of third-party risk failure in education and EdTech. It's a harsh wake-up call for ethics, Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) teams. What Caused This Data Breach? On December 28, 2024, PowerSchool confirmed a compromised credential had been used to access its PowerSource customer portal—a system that supports school staff across 17,000 districts and serves over 55 ...
The CPS 230 APRA standard represents one of the most significant shifts in how Australian financial institutions manage operational risk. Introduced by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA), CPS 230 is designed to strengthen resilience by improving oversight, risk visibility, and accountability across critical operations. This standard moves beyond reactive risk management. It encourages a culture of preparedness and clarity. And it ensures organizations are compliant ...
Live Webinar: Friday, June 13 Time: 1:00 PM ET| 11:00 AM CT | 10:00 AM PT In this webinar, Day Egusquiza, President of AR Systems Inc., returns to address the persistent challenge of healthcare denials through a practical two-step framework. Building on her previous insights on Medicare Advantage challenges, this session offers concrete strategies to transform your organization's approach to denials management. Step 1: Data-Driven ...
