Category: Risk Management
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Back-2-Basics Blog Series – Part 1: 10 Security Principles App Owners & Admins Often Forget Summary Table of Contents ➢ Introduction ➢ Summary ➢ Reference Summary Introduction In the rush to adopt the latest tech and flashy tools, many app owners and admins forget the fundamentals of cybersecurity—until a breach reminds them. Before you scramble Read more
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Stop SaaS Sprawl: Check What You Have First Summary Table of Contents ➢ Introduction ➢ Reviewing your current solutions before adding another one ➢ Simple Steps to Get Started ➢ The Bottom Line Introduction In today’s world, businesses use dozens—and often hundreds—of software solutions to get work done. Most of these systems live in the cloud as subscriptions in Read more
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How to Turn Your Risk-Control Matrix Into a Living Document (Instead of a Dusty Spreadsheet) Your Risk-Control Matrix (RCM) started with good intentions: a centralized view of key risks and the controls designed to mitigate them. Now it sits in a shared drive, updated sporadically, and referenced mainly when auditors ask for it. The result? Read more
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7 Questions Every CFO Should Ask Before Signing the Next Enterprise Software Deal Enterprise software deals promise efficiency, innovation, and growth. But a poorly vetted contract can lock your organization into hidden costs, compliance gaps, security weaknesses, and limited exit options for years. CFOs increasingly sit at the center of these decisions—not just for budget Read more
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Third-Party Risk Scoring Done Right: A Simple Framework That Actually Predicts Problems Most companies score their vendors. Few do it in a way that actually helps them spot trouble before it hits. You send out questionnaires, review SOC 2 reports, check financials, and assign a color: green, yellow, or red. Then the vendor gets onboarded. Read more
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SOC 2 Simple 10-Step Review If you work with vendors that handle sensitive data, reviewing a SOC 2 report isn’t just a formality—it’s essential for protecting your organization. But let’s be honest: these reports can feel dense and overwhelming. So what exactly is a SOC 2 (Type II) report? In simple terms, it’s an independent Read more