IT audits versus reviews
I had mentioned in my last post a recent conversation with my partner regarding a proposed IT general controls (ITGC) audit. My primary role in our practice is to head up regulatory compliance services...
View ArticleIT audit reports: Why you can’t handle the truth
I was reading the local newspaper this morning and was surprised to find a front page story ripped from the headlines of my professional life (ironic, I know). Right there on the front page of today’s...
View ArticleMuddy waters: Governance, risk and compliance
I had an email exchange with a colleague last week in which GRC (governance, risk and compliance as a unified methodology) was central to the discussion. She felt that there’s been a blurring of the...
View ArticleAre banks unfairly scrutinized?
A few years back when I first cut over to working somewhat exclusively with financial institutions I memorized an elevator speech that still somewhat defines who I am and what I do professionally....
View ArticleHurricane Sandy: An epic storm and the ultimate DR test
I’ve written similar posts in that past where I start off by apologizing for appearing opportunistic when leveraging a significant news event to generate site content. However when considering roughly...
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