Insight Search Search Submit Sort by: Relevance Date Search Sort by RelevanceDate Order AscDesc Client Story June 16, 2023 Leading Biotechnology Company Enhances AWS Environment Security and Risk Control A leading biotechnology company that develops life-transforming medicines has worked for decades to improve the lives of those who rely on their work. But recently, they found themselves in need of assistance to enhance the security of their AWS environment. Whitepaper August 31, 2023 Technical Debt and Innovation Trends in Manufacturing and Distribution By Sharon Lindstrom - Global Leader, Manufacturing and Distribution Industry Practice, ProtivitiBy the numbers: Overall, organizations today spend an average of 30% of their IT budgets on and invest a fifth of their IT human resources in technical debt management.This research, based on a global survey of more than 1,000 CIOs, CTOs and other technology leaders, underscores the burden created by… Client Story June 16, 2023 Blockchain/Web3 Startup Blocks Gaps and Improves AWS Security Posture A blockchain/web3 startup engaged Protiviti to review their AWS environment. While getting the product to market as fast as possible was a primary goal for the client, security was an afterthought in many scenarios. To address this need and prevent a potential catastrophic security event, the client wanted a quick and consistent way to understand where their security gaps were and how they could… Newsletter June 6, 2022 Get Into the Quantum Game: Use Cases Are Emerging A year ago, an issue of Board Perspectives focused on why the board should care about quantum computing — what it is, when it will become a reality and what steps companies should take to stay on top of this evolving technology market. Since then, use cases for quantum computing continue to emerge. One of the most misleading phrases found in articles about quantum computing is… Newsletter August 10, 2023 Is Your Board Technology-Engaged? With technology clearly a material driver of change, boards of larger companies are trending toward a more strategic focus on technology. Should your board be a part of that trend?Why it matters: The board community has been acknowledging the speed of disruptive innovation, largely driven by emerging technologies.Yes, but: There are also considerations pertaining to speed-to-market, technical… Podcast Transcript October 9, 2023 Transcript | Navigating a Technology Risk-Filled Horizon The results from this year's Global Technology Audit Risks Survey, conducted by Protiviti and The Institute of Internal Auditors, reveal a complex and multifaceted landscape of technology risks. Cybersecurity is the top priority and by a wide margin. AI is an emerging risk with gaps in organizational preparedness and audit proficiency. The talent gap in IT is a growing concern and data privacy is… Podcast October 9, 2023 Podcast | Navigating a Technology Risk-Filled Horizon The results from this year's Global Technology Audit Risks Survey, conducted by Protiviti and The Institute of Internal Auditors, reveal a complex and multifaceted landscape of technology risks. Cybersecurity is the top priority and by a wide margin. AI is an emerging risk with gaps in organizational preparedness and audit proficiency. The talent gap in IT is a growing concern and data privacy is… Whitepaper March 4, 2022 Private Equity-Owned Companies Perspectives on Top Risks for 2021 and 2031 Private equity-owned companies weigh impact of pandemic risks, economic conditions, labor issues and more on growth plans When it comes to issues with that are threatening growth plans in 2022 and beyond, government policies designed to curb COVID-19, operational resilience, succession challenges, labor costs and inflation are identified as the top risk issues that companies owned by private… Whitepaper April 29, 2022 A crisis upon a crisis: Human trafficking of Ukrainian refugees The Ukrainian refugee crisisMore than 5 million refugees – greater than 10% of the country’s population – have fled from Ukraine in the two months since the Russian invasion, about 90% are women and children. The number of refugees already rank the Ukrainian refugee crisis among the top five refugee crises in recent times, and there is no indication that the migration is ending. The… Whitepaper October 22, 2020 How Firms Can Tackle Technology Risk Blind Spots to Build Resilience Contrary to popular belief, criminals — insiders or outsiders — are not the most common cause of major operational failures. Technology is the biggest culprit. The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, robotic process automation (RPA), cloud computing and other technologies continues to transform finance. It has created a mix of technological risks that frequently disrupt… Load More