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The RiskTech Journal
The RiskTech Journal is your premier source for insights on cutting-edge risk management technologies. We deliver expert analysis, industry trends, and practical solutions to help professionals stay ahead in an ever-changing risk landscape. Join us to explore the innovations shaping the future of risk management.
HIPAA 2.0 — How Risk Management Evolves Under HIPAA’s Cybersecurity Overhaul
In the face of escalating cyber threats, the U.S. healthcare sector is on the brink of its most dramatic regulatory transformation in more than a decade. The Department of Health and Human Services’ recent Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for the HIPAA Security Rule doesn’t just update a long-standing framework—it signals a revolutionary shift in how organizations must guard patient data. The stakes are higher than ever, with compliance costs set to soar and the consequences of non-compliance more severe than ever imagined.
How Companies Can Employ AI for Compliance and Risk Management—Safely and Effectively with IRM
To fully realize AI’s potential while mitigating its risks, organizations must adopt an Integrated Risk Management (IRM) approach that provides governance, oversight, and strategic alignment between AI deployment and risk management objectives. IRM ensures that AI-driven compliance processes are not only efficient but also secure, transparent, and adaptable to regulatory changes.
Europe’s Climate Pivot: Lessons from Sarbanes-Oxley and the Role of Integrated Risk Management
The European Union (EU) is reassessing its ambitious corporate sustainability regulations, triggering concerns about retreating from climate accountability. But history tells us this isn’t a retreat—it’s an adjustment. Suppose businesses want a playbook for how to respond. In that case, they should look at what happened with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) in the U.S. Two decades ago, companies resisted new financial reporting laws, citing high costs and operational complexity. Over time, SOX was refined—but it never disappeared.
NYDFS's AI Cybersecurity Guidance Explained: An IRM Approach for Banks Nationwide
On October 16, 2024, the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) issued groundbreaking guidance addressing the cybersecurity risks of artificial intelligence (AI). The guidance highlights the dual-edged nature of AI in financial services—offering unparalleled opportunities for efficiency and growth while introducing sophisticated cyber threats. As AI technologies evolve, so do the tactics of cybercriminals, necessitating a robust and integrated approach to risk management.
How Integrated Risk Management Aligns with the DOJ's Updated 2024 Guidance on Corporate Compliance Programs
The DOJ's updated guidance is critically important for U.S. companies right now because it underscores the necessity of a unified and strategic approach to risk management. It emphasizes the design and implementation of effective compliance programs and their practical application and continuous evolution in response to emerging risks. Failure to align with this guidance could result in severe penalties, reputational damage, and loss of stakeholder trust.
Elevating Fairness in Compliance: A Strategic Imperative for Integrated Risk Management
IRM transcends traditional risk management by incorporating GRC into the domains of ERM, ORM, and TRM, ensuring that governance and compliance are not isolated but integrated with all risk management activities. This comprehensive approach is crucial in an era where banking innovations such as digital platforms, and products like Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) and Earned Wage Access (EWA), are rapidly evolving. These innovations, while beneficial, introduce complex compliance and operational risks that require an integrated approach to manage effectively.