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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 ).

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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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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?

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What is GRC? The rising importance of governance, risk, and compliance

CIO Business Intelligence

The need to manage risk, adhere to regulations, and establish processes to govern those tasks has been part of running an organization as long as there have been businesses to run. Furthermore, the State of Risk & Compliance Report, from GRC software maker NAVEX, found that 20% described their programs as early stage.

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How a “PRACtical” Approach to Risk Management Will Aid COVID-19 Recovery Efforts

John Wheeler

As the recovery efforts fully take hold in 2021, a deep understanding of the integrated nature of risks associated with business operations will take center stage. A “PRACtical” Approach Provides a Balanced View of Risk. That leaves board members with significant blind spots across the other three objectives.

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6 enterprise DevOps mistakes to avoid

CIO Business Intelligence

Rick Boyce, CTO at AND Digital, underscores how a typical IT project mentality toward DevOps can undercut the CIO’s ability to deliver on business objectives. Applications sanctioned for frequent, continuous deployments should have robust continuous testing, enhanced observability, and a canary release strategy to minimize risks.

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A blueprint for successfully executing business-aligned IT strategies

CIO Business Intelligence

In our fast-changing digital world, it’s essential to sync IT strategies with business objectives for lasting success. Technology has shifted from a back-office function to a core enabler of business growth, innovation, and competitive advantage.

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