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    Digital Risk Privacy operational compliance framework: a tool to help organisations manage risk
    Having a Privacy Operational Compliance Framework in place can help organisations protect personal data, avoid costly penalties for non-compliance, and demonstrate commitment to privacy to their customers and other stakeholders.
    4 min read | 26 Jan 2023
    Digital Risk 3 Years of GDPR: overcoming today's challenges via digitalizing your privacy and cybersecurity compliance
    Before the introduction and enforcement of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) back in May 2018, several organizations have been left exposed to risks that emerged from inadequate data protection and cybersecurity controls.
    Christos Makedonas
    Christos Makedonas
    | 4 min read | 25 May 2021
    Digital risk ISO 27001
    ISO/IEC 27001:2013 is a globally recognised information security standard.
    Christos Makedonas
    Christos Makedonas
    | 10 Nov 2020
    Digital risk What is a Virtual Data Protection Officer?
    The DPO’s role is to ensure compliance with the data protection laws that apply to the organisation, and it carries many responsibilities.
    09 Nov 2020
    Digital risk As easy as SOC 1, 2, 3
    As a service organisation there are many ways to provide assurance to your customers and in turn other stakeholders over your control environment. One of the most effective and cost efficient ways is to issue a Service Organisation Control (SOC) Report.
    Christos Makedonas
    Christos Makedonas
    | 05 Nov 2020
    digital risk How robust is your cyber security framework?
    Sophisticated cyber attacks pose a serious threat for organisations today. Many businesses, have had their data compromised due to insecure systems and a lack of safeguards. Data breaches can have serious financial and legal implications, as well as lasting reputational damage.
    Christos Makedonas
    Christos Makedonas
    | 07 Sep 2020
    Digital risk Covert Imminent Breach Subscription (CIBS)
    We provide global intelligence-led cyber risk and current threat profiling. We provide specific, pragmatic and actionable industry best practice to improve cyber security posture and help manage security incidents if required.
    Christos Makedonas
    Christos Makedonas
    | 11 Aug 2020
    Technology Risk Network and Information Security (NIS) Directive
    The European Commission proposed the EU Network and Information Security Directive as part of the European Cyber Security strategy. The directive came into force on the 10th of May 2018 with aim to increase the maturity level of cybersecurity across the state members of EU and ensure their strategic cooperation through Risk Management and Incident Reporting.
    13 Jan 2020
    Digital Risk Digital risk: Time to merge cyber security and data privacy
    Businesses of all shapes and sizes are trying to carve out a competitive advantage by leveraging digital information.
    26 Aug 2019
    Digital risk Digital risk: Technology is no silver bullet
    Businesses have ploughed billions of dollars into technology that promises to keep cyber threats at bay. While technology undoubtedly plays a major role in combating digital threats, other areas have been neglected.
    25 Aug 2019
    intelligent business Cyber resilience
    Realistic resilience: taking a pragmatic approach to cybersecurity
    27 Sep 2017
    INTELLIGENT BUSINESS Locking down the value of data
    How do today’s leaders ensure that their businesses can anticipate and overcome cyber risk?
    05 Apr 2017
    GrowthiQ The crime is not being prepared
    A lack of awareness is fuelling the surge in cyber crime but there are pragmatic steps that organisations can take.
    30 Nov 2016
    Advisory How to be cyber secure
    The 2015 Grant Thornton International Business Report (IBR), a global survey of 2500 business leaders in 35 economies, has revealed that over the past 12 months more than 15% of businesses across the world have suffered a cyber attack, costing a total of more than $300 billion (link). That's just the measurable costs. Who knows what the reputational damage, loss of trust and custom adds up to.
    03 Dec 2015
    GrowthiQ How to be cyber secure
    Cyber attacks are set to grow in their number and nature; those companies that embed security measures into their culture will be most successful at fending them off, says Paul Jacobs
    07 Oct 2015
    IBR Cyber attacks cost global business $300bn+
    New research from Grant Thornton reveals that cyber attacks are taking a serious toll on business, with the total cost of attacks globally estimated to be at least US$315bn* over the past 12 months. The Grant Thornton International Business Report (IBR), a global survey of 2,500 business leaders in 35 economies, reveals that more than one in six businesses surveyed faced a cyber attack in the past year. With high-profile security breaches and hacks becoming more prevalent, nearly half of firms are putting themselves in the firing line with no comprehensive strategy to prevent digital crime.
    22 Sep 2015
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