Opinion
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OpinionOpinion: The guy who created risk management says we messed up
Alex Sidorenko, chief risk officer and founder of RISK-ACADEMY highlights Grant Purdy’s warning that risk management has strayed from its purpose, becoming compliance theatre instead of genuine decision support.
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OpinionHow can financial organisations use strategic benchmarking to navigate heightened risk landscapes?
Steve Bishop, research and information director at ORX, says firms must embed operational and non-financial risk into core strategy and use industry data to stay ahead of emerging threats.
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OpinionRisk guide: how to transform risk management and bridge the board-executive gap
Risk experts Yvonne Stillhart (Board Member), Eric Mai (Head of ERM, Delta Air Lines), & Alex Sidorenko (Group Head of Risk, Serra Verde) explore overcoming the board-CRO disconnect. Hosted by DCRO Institute & RISK ACADEMY.
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OpinionHow to use geostrategic intelligence to protect your business from geopolitical instability
Growing political risks are forcing risk owners and managers to rethink their approach to geostrategic intelligence, writes Henry Wilkinson, chief intelligence officer at Dragonfly
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OpinionThree strategies for a modern risk manager
Today’s risk managers are focusing on the wrong things, says Alex Sidorenko, chief risk officer and founder of RISK-ACADEMY, and group head of risk, insurance and internal audit at Serra Verde Group. Here’s what they should being doing instead
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OpinionBusinesses need to join the dots between internal audit and risk
Companies can improve their risk management by employing a connected risk approach that leverages the expertise of internal audit teams
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OpinionRisk guide: how to demonstrate the ROI of cyber security spending
Anthony Quinn, CEO of Acumen Cyber, shares how risk and security professionals can demonstrate the value of cyber security investments, to justify budgets and get continued c-suite support
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OpinionSeven key steps to reduce the risk of operating in the cloud
By adhering to compliance standards, businesses can identify and mitigate potential security risks, protect against data breaches, and ensure business continuity, says Philip Pearson, field chief information security officer at Aqua Security
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OpinionFour steps businesses can take to reduce the risk of backdoor cyberattacks
Chris Harris, EMEA technical associate vice president, data security at Thales shares how organisations can protect themselves against software supply chain attacks
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OpinionG20 leaders need a bold new approach to risk
Ruth Richardson, executive director of the ASRA, argues that current risk management approaches are creating a dangerous misalignment between the hazards we’re facing and the types of deep, transformative decisions that need to be made.
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OpinionThe urgent need to protect UK critical infrastructure
Barry O’Connell, EMEA general manager at Trustwave, says that critical infrastructure businesses must urgently tackle cybersecurity gaps to prevent potentially catastrophic breaches
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OpinionRisk managers, AI will replace you if you don’t upskill quickly
Risk managers must embrace artificial intelligence or be replaced by it, says Alex Sidorenko, chief risk officer and founder of RISK-ACADEMY, and group head of risk, insurance and internal audit at Serra Verde Group
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OpinionWhy noticing decision quality is the first step to transforming risk management
Ben Cattaneo, founder of The Decision-Making Studio, shares why risk management cannot move forwards until it understands and addresses organisational decision-making
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OpinionOpinion: Why it’s time for Risk Management 5.0
Horst Simon, founder of The Risk Culture Builders, explores the new skills that risk practitioners will need to survive and thrive through the fifth industrial revolution
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OpinionOpinion: “Embracing automation is no longer optional; it is necessary for building resilience”
David Halford, VP of continuity solutions at Fusion Risk Management argues that businesses must move beyond outdated business continuity planning practices, embracing automation to free up time to focus on resilience strategies that truly make a difference
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OpinionQuick guide: How to manage Lithium-ion battery risks
Lithium-Ion batteries pose a significant fire risk for businesses. Adrian Simmonds, practice leader - property risk solutions at QBE Insurance, shares a ten-point checklist to ensure your business is protected
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OpinionSix risk management lessons that businesses can learn from storm chasers
Horst Simon, founder of The Risk Culture Builder, explores the connection between storm chasing and the effective management of risk.
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OpinionDecision-making in the polycrisis era – will the risk profession rise to the challenge?
Traditional approaches to managing risk are not adequate, and risk professionals must adapt now. Co-authors of Decision-Making in the Polycrisis era, Ben Cattaneo and Daniel Wagner, share their tips for rising to the challenge
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OpinionRegulation watch: Managing the risks of Chinese espionage laws
Jacob Painter, consultant, corporate risk programmes EMEA at Healix explores four ways businesses can ensure the safety of their staff amid the growing threats posed by Chinese espionage laws
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OpinionHow SMEs can tackle product liability risks
Small and medium-sized enterprises are particularly vulnerable to product liability threats. Captive solutions may hold the answer, argues Randy Sadler, CIC Services
