Strengthening IT Risk Assurance: Best Practices to Avoid Audit Nightmares

Stuart Hylton
@ Symptai
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Cloud migration is the process of moving data, applications, and other business operations to a cloud-based environment.
Cloud migration is the process of moving data, applications, and other business operations to a cloud-based environment.
While the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the way the majority of us work and live our lives, cyber attackers have not taken a break.
I recently participated in an information-sharing webinar not too dissimilar to your typical conference call, and like so many of you I experienced some glitches.
It may be argued by many CEOs that we are in a new digital era where all business operations must be transformed through technology to radically increase revenues and the efficiency of value delivery.
With the COVID-19 global pandemic now in full effect, the execution of Business Continuity Plans (BCP) have taken the forefront in the past few months.
With the Corona-virus dominating the news cycle, and governments ramping up their efforts to combat the virus to protect their citizens, the pandemic provides a perfect backdrop for cyber-attacks.
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you must have noticed Privacy has become a huge buzz word among companies and professionals worldwide.
As we face the pressure of the current pandemic, let us not forget to protect our loved ones from cybercriminals.
If the events of 2020 taught us anything, it’s that we should expect the unexpected.
Remote work. Business continuity plan. PIVOT.
As the Caribbean hospitality sector grows, so does its appeal to cybercriminals. In my latest blog, I discuss how Zero Trust security practices are the key to protecting both your guests and your resort operations.
Optimising cloud use does more than save money. It frees up resources for innovation, reduces operational friction, and helps institutions respond faster to market and compliance changes. A leaner cloud is a smarter, more secure cloud
The rising tide of online banking fraud is not just a technical issue; it's a shared societal challenge that demands urgent and coordinated action.
With a score of 5.99 on the 2020 Basel AML Index, Jamaica is among the top ten countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, with the highest risk index of money laundering and terrorist financing.
The ugly truth about money laundering in our economy is that Jamaican businesses outside the regulated financial section have been found lacking.
The main character of Netflix’s hit show, Ozark, is a quick-talking financial advisor named Marty Byrde.
Poor IT assurance can have serious operational consequences. We have seen institutions suffer service outages and even fraud due to unmanaged risks.
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Some of the most respected hotel brands in the region are using privacy compliance as a pillar of their guest value proposition to demonstrate transparency, accountability, and care in how they manage personal information.
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Transformation is not linear; it is iterative. Policy changes, citizen expectations, and technology itself are constantly evolving.
The freedom to work from anywhere is a remarkable advancement in the modern workplace. However, this flexibility must be balanced with a strong commitment to data privacy.
Data Controllers bear an incredible power - the power to control and utilize data, but with that power comes great responsibility.
Cloud migration is the process of moving data, applications, and other business operations to a cloud-based environment.