Businesses are forced to adopt new cybersecurity measures

Eighty five percent of US and UK employers were forced to adopt new cybersecurity measures because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the shift to remote working, according to a SecureAge study. When asked what types of tools they had implemented, 60% of US … Continue reading Businesses are forced to adopt new cybersecurity measures

Internal audit leaders expect new risks to emerge post-pandemic

COVID-19 stretched organizational resources and unleashed new risks on a global basis, prompting an ongoing pivot by internal audit departments to address the evolving challenges, according to a survey by AuditBoard. Cybersecurity continues to be a dau… Continue reading Internal audit leaders expect new risks to emerge post-pandemic

Top risks auditors should cover in their 2022 audit plans

Ransomware and the long-term effects of COVID-19 on markets and organizations are key items to cover in 2022 audit plans, according to a Gartner report. The report also identified evolving societal expectations for enterprises, such as environmental, s… Continue reading Top risks auditors should cover in their 2022 audit plans

Top risks auditors should cover in their 2022 audit plans

Ransomware and the long-term effects of COVID-19 on markets and organizations are key items to cover in 2022 audit plans, according to a Gartner report. The report also identified evolving societal expectations for enterprises, such as environmental, s… Continue reading Top risks auditors should cover in their 2022 audit plans

As the holiday season approaches, threats to supply chain, e-commerce and travel soar

During the pandemic, 81% of global organizations experienced increased cyber threats with 79% experiencing downtime due to a cyber incident during a peak season, McAfee and FireEye reveal. 2021 holiday season cyber threats As the 2021 holiday season ap… Continue reading As the holiday season approaches, threats to supply chain, e-commerce and travel soar

Executives’ top concern in Q3 2021? New ransomware models

The threat of “new ransomware models” was the top concern facing executives in the third quarter of 2021, according to Gartner. Concerns about ransomware topped pandemic-related concerns, including supply chain disruptions, according to the survey of 2… Continue reading Executives’ top concern in Q3 2021? New ransomware models

What are the post-pandemic security concerns for IT pros?

COVID-19 has had a huge impact on businesses across every industry, and while the urgent need to adapt in early 2020 may have been replaced with greater stability, residual effects remain. In fact, IT policies implemented to deal with the impact of the… Continue reading What are the post-pandemic security concerns for IT pros?

Why virtual desktops make sense for a virtual workforce

Across the country businesses and public agencies alike are holding virtual job fairs and summits and talking about the effects of the virtual workforce. Faced with skilled labor shortages and the pandemic-driven move to remote working, the public and … Continue reading Why virtual desktops make sense for a virtual workforce

Bots to become the future of work and provide ROI to organizations using them

The prolonged pandemic has already brought many changes to the workplace, and according to a TELUS International survey, 90% of U.S. employees believe bots will play a key role as companies transition from temporary hybrid and remote working models to … Continue reading Bots to become the future of work and provide ROI to organizations using them