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7 risk management rules every CIO should follow

CIO Business Intelligence

Risk is inescapable. A PwC Global Risk Survey found that 75% of risk leaders claim that financial pressures limit their ability to invest in the advanced technology needed to assess and monitor risks. Yet failing to successfully address risk with an effective risk management program is courting disaster.

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5 IT risks CIOs should be paranoid about

CIO Business Intelligence

Call it survival instincts: Risks that can disrupt an organization from staying true to its mission and accomplishing its goals must constantly be surfaced, assessed, and either mitigated or managed. While security risks are daunting, therapists remind us to avoid overly stressing out in areas outside our control.

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From project to product: Architecting the future of enterprise technology

CIO Business Intelligence

In todays digital economy, business objectives like becoming a leading global wealth management firm or being a premier destination for top talent demand more than just technical excellence. Enterprise architects must shift their focus to business enablement. The stakes have never been higher. Shawn McCarthy 3.

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10 AI strategy questions every CIO must answer

CIO Business Intelligence

How does our AI strategy support our business objectives, and how do we measure its value? Ethical, legal, and compliance preparedness helps companies anticipate potential legal issues and ethical dilemmas, safeguarding the company against risks and reputational damage, he says.

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Top 10 governance, risk, and compliance certifications

CIO Business Intelligence

GRC certifications validate the skills, knowledge, and abilities IT professionals have to manage governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) in the enterprise. Enter the need for competent governance, risk and compliance (GRC) professionals. What are GRC certifications? Why are GRC certifications important? Is GRC certification worth it?

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What tech Infrastructure NSW’s ICT director aligns with business objectives

CIO Business Intelligence

“We knew we needed everybody to change their way of working and shift their business processes, and our executives had to champion this because they understood it was something worth doing,” he says. I made it clear that IT isn’t going to run this project if business doesn’t fully buy in to what we’re doing.

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New regulation intensifies focus on IT risk management and operational resilience

CIO Business Intelligence

As IT landscapes and software delivery processes evolve, the risk of inadvertently creating new vulnerabilities increases. These risks are particularly critical for financial services institutions, which are now under greater scrutiny with the Digital Operational Resilience Act ( DORA ).