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January 18, 2022 18 Jan'22
FTC, DOJ seek public input on merger guidelines

The FTC and DOJ want public input on the government's merger guidelines, used to challenge potentially anticompetitive mergers. The agencies believe the rules are out of date and ineffective.
September 30, 2021 30 Sep'21
Differing data privacy polices challenge EU, US tech council

The EU-U.S. Trade and Technology Council plans to develop standards, address supply chain issues and define approaches to data governance, but the road ahead could be a bumpy one.
August 06, 2021 06 Aug'21
Amazon GDPR fine signals expansion of regulatory focus

Amazon's $887 million GDPR fine likely stems from consumer consent and may indicate the EU is moving beyond data breaches and zeroing in on data practices.
June 14, 2021 14 Jun'21
Federal data privacy legislation could benefit U.S. economy

Data privacy laws are becoming part of a 'modern economy,' according to Google's Kate Charlet, director for data governance.

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Top 3 information security strategy essentials CIOs need

Cybersecurity is more important than ever before as hackers get more aggressive and vulnerabilities grow. Learn how to approach it in the right way and why getting alignment is so key. Continue Reading
Risk management process: What are the 5 steps?

While many organizations understand they must manage risk, implementing a risk management process is not always straightforward. Follow these five steps to ensure success. Continue Reading
key risk indicator (KRI)

A key risk indicator (KRI) is a metric for measuring the likelihood that the combined probability of an event and its consequence will exceed the organization's risk appetite and have a profoundly negative impact on an organization's ability to be ... Continue Reading

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The CIO's role in strengthening information security

The CIO is critical for ensuring strong cybersecurity within the organization. Learn why the CIO's role inherently makes that difficult, and how to overcome obstacles. Continue Reading
Traditional vs. enterprise risk management: How do they differ?

Traditional risk management and enterprise risk management are similar in their aim to mitigate risks that can harm a company. But there are important differences between the two. Continue Reading
Top enterprise risk management certifications to consider

Certifications are essential to any career. Here are some enterprise risk management certifications for IT professionals. Continue Reading

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Cybersecurity asset management takes ITAM to the next level

Security pros need to focus on cybersecurity asset management for devices, services and the vendors that can help. Use our checklist to find out how and where to start. Continue Reading
Cybersecurity teamwork: C-suite roles CIOs should befriend

To strengthen organizational cybersecurity, CIOs must work closely with other leaders. Learn why it's important to loop in the CEO, CFO and chief human resources officer. Continue Reading
8 top enterprise risk management trends in 2021

Several emerging trends are reshaping the risk management landscape, including GRC platforms, maturity frameworks, risk appetite statements, CIO roles and ERM's competitive advantage. Continue Reading

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6 dangers of shadow IT and how to avoid them

When employees use unapproved devices and software, they create information security vulnerabilities. Here's a look at some of those risks and how IT can prevent them. Continue Reading
How to maintain cybersecurity remotely during the pandemic

In the second 2020 MIT Sloan CIO Digital Learning Series, a panel of IT security leaders discussed how they are keeping their organizations secure in a COVID-19 environment. Continue Reading
Ransomware attacks: How to get the upper hand

Ransomware attacks are on the rise. Can organizations play like Radiohead and refuse to pay? The answer from security experts is a qualified yes. Continue Reading