Why Continuous Monitoring is Gaining Popularity![]() Continuous monitoring is gaining a lot of buzz, but what is it, exactly?Eric Chabrow is executive editor at GovInfoSecurity.com and blogs about the federal government and privacy.He says continuous monitoring is becoming a hot topic because, under FISMA, agencies have to report how they protect their information systems. The law, though, isn't very specific, and this is where new concepts come in."[It's] using tools to actually measure and observe what the computer systems are doing. Continuous monitoring do... Read more |
Which came first, strategy or risk?![]() by: Norman Marks Which comes first: strategy or risk? Is strategy the result of identifying opportunities and risks, how you optimize the balance of risk and reward? Or, do you set strategy based – in part – on risk-related information – so risk is an input to the strategy-setting and management process?This seems to be a continuing discussion. I first had this come up in conversations with highly respected risk practitioners, who felt that governance in general was a ... Read more |
Risk Management and Continuous Monitoring![]() by: John Verver. Financial and operational transactions are increasing in volume and complexity every day. Organizations now find themselves struggling to maintain the minimum required controls expected of them in a new, increasingly regulated, business environment. The traditional audit process is intended to provide assurance that control systems are adequately designed, and within a specific timeframe, operating effectively. However, the audit process typically occurs significantly after the transactions are completed, and is rarely able to test all ... Read more |
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