This document discusses opportunities to transform a company's Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance function for competitive advantage. It identifies four actions: 1) automating manual controls to significantly reduce SOX costs and resource burden, 2) offshoring SOX functions for lower costs, 3) leveraging existing IT investments to improve SOX processes, and 4) innovating SOX execution strategically to enhance competitive positioning. A survey found that while most firms treat SOX as a compliance exercise, some have transformed their functions to drive value through automation, cost efficiencies, and strategic innovation around SOX practices.
Shin splints are injuries to the front of the outer leg. They are medically known as Tenoperiostitis of the shin, meaning inflammation to the tendon and muscle tissue attached to the bone. Shin splints belong to a group of injuries called overuse injuries. They occur most commonly in runners.
The pain associated with shin splints is a result of fatigue or trauma to the muscle tissue surrounding the tibia. In an effort to keep the foot, ankle and lower leg stable, the muscles exert a great force on the tibia. The result is an inflammatory response.
There are many causes of shin splints, but they most commonly occur in cases of overuse or overload training and poor biomechanics...
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The document discusses a survey of 225 global executives about their Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance functions. While most organizations treat SOX compliance as a necessary burden, some have evolved to view it as an opportunity for innovation, automation, and competitive advantage. These forward-thinking companies see correlations between SOX practices and adding value to the business. The document outlines four actions for empowering SOX functions: 1) automating controls, 2) offshoring lower-cost resources, 3) leveraging IT investments, and 4) innovating strategies.
This document discusses current trends in business continuity management. It notes that effective BCM is rising in importance for corporations due to increased complexity, tighter margins for error, and higher expectations for resilience and recovery times after disruptions. Leading trends that companies are adopting to improve their ability to manage emergencies and minimize impacts include implementing an enterprise-wide BCM framework and governance model, integrating business impact analysis and risk assessments, leveraging technologies like cloud computing and virtualization, and fully understanding application interdependencies for recovery.
This document discusses opportunities to transform a company's Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance function for competitive advantage. It identifies four actions: 1) automating manual controls to significantly reduce SOX costs and resource burden, 2) offshoring SOX functions for lower costs, 3) leveraging existing IT investments to improve SOX processes, and 4) innovating SOX execution strategically to enhance competitive positioning. A survey found that while most firms treat SOX as a compliance exercise, some have transformed their functions to drive value through automation, cost efficiencies, and strategic innovation around SOX practices.
Shin splints are injuries to the front of the outer leg. They are medically known as Tenoperiostitis of the shin, meaning inflammation to the tendon and muscle tissue attached to the bone. Shin splints belong to a group of injuries called overuse injuries. They occur most commonly in runners.
The pain associated with shin splints is a result of fatigue or trauma to the muscle tissue surrounding the tibia. In an effort to keep the foot, ankle and lower leg stable, the muscles exert a great force on the tibia. The result is an inflammatory response.
There are many causes of shin splints, but they most commonly occur in cases of overuse or overload training and poor biomechanics...
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http://absolutehealing.com.au/wp/shin-splints-what-are-they/
http://www.absolutehealing.com.au/Remedial_Massage.html
The document discusses a survey of 225 global executives about their Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance functions. While most organizations treat SOX compliance as a necessary burden, some have evolved to view it as an opportunity for innovation, automation, and competitive advantage. These forward-thinking companies see correlations between SOX practices and adding value to the business. The document outlines four actions for empowering SOX functions: 1) automating controls, 2) offshoring lower-cost resources, 3) leveraging IT investments, and 4) innovating strategies.
This document discusses current trends in business continuity management. It notes that effective BCM is rising in importance for corporations due to increased complexity, tighter margins for error, and higher expectations for resilience and recovery times after disruptions. Leading trends that companies are adopting to improve their ability to manage emergencies and minimize impacts include implementing an enterprise-wide BCM framework and governance model, integrating business impact analysis and risk assessments, leveraging technologies like cloud computing and virtualization, and fully understanding application interdependencies for recovery.
The document discusses the evolving IT risk landscape for businesses as new technologies like mobile computing, cloud services, and social media break down barriers between work and personal life. This has increased risks around data leakage, third party dependencies, and regulatory compliance. Effective IT risk management is important for businesses to address these challenges and support overall enterprise risk management and business objectives. The document outlines an "IT Risk Universe" framework that identifies 11 key risk categories including security, resilience, data, and strategy alignment that companies can use to assess their IT risk exposure. How much a company relies on defensive IT versus offensive IT impacts the priorities for managing these IT risks.
Building control efficiency: Rationalization, optimization and redesign Vladimir Matviychuk
Increased government reporting requirements have forced those responsible for internal controls to do more. The global recession has required them to do more with less. While regulators press for accountability, investors press for performance. Now, those responsible for internal controls must now take charge by assessing their processes and tools, and execute on efforts to make them as efficient – and effective – as possible. Those able to optimize their controls will be more able to move past compliance toward improved performance and competitive advantage.
This document discusses advanced persistent threats (APTs) and provides recommendations for countering them. It notes that APTs target specific organizations over long periods to steal large amounts of sensitive information undetected. Traditional security methods are ineffective against APTs, which require new detection and response approaches using multiple layers of defense. The document recommends assuming infrastructure infiltration and granting response teams autonomy to investigate incidents. It also stresses hardening web browsers, mobile devices, and cloud applications against emerging attack vectors.
Organizations face increasing privacy challenges in 2011 due to factors such as:
1) Stricter privacy regulations and enforcement globally, with regulators planning expanded reach and tougher penalties.
2) Additional data breach notification requirements being adopted worldwide, requiring organizations to adapt processes.
3) Growing emphasis on governance, risk and compliance initiatives to better integrate privacy monitoring and reduce redundancies.
4) Issues around use of cloud computing and mobile devices, requiring organizations to implement controls over personal data use by third parties.
Overall organizations need robust strategies to proactively address evolving privacy requirements across diverse jurisdictions.
This document discusses the results of Ernst & Young's 2010 Global Information Security Survey. Some key findings include:
- 60% of respondents perceived an increase in risk due to new technologies like social media, cloud computing, and mobile devices.
- 46% planned to increase spending on information security.
- Increased workforce mobility and data leakage were significant challenges for many organizations.
- Many organizations are taking steps to address mobile security risks through policies, encryption, and identity management controls.
The document discusses the evolving IT risk landscape for businesses as new technologies like mobile computing, cloud services, and social media break down barriers between work and personal life. This has increased risks around data leakage, third party dependencies, and regulatory compliance. Effective IT risk management is important for businesses to address these challenges and support overall enterprise risk management and business objectives. The document outlines an "IT Risk Universe" framework that identifies 11 key risk categories including security, resilience, data, and strategy alignment that companies can use to assess their IT risk exposure. How much a company relies on defensive IT versus offensive IT impacts the priorities for managing these IT risks.
Building control efficiency: Rationalization, optimization and redesign Vladimir Matviychuk
Increased government reporting requirements have forced those responsible for internal controls to do more. The global recession has required them to do more with less. While regulators press for accountability, investors press for performance. Now, those responsible for internal controls must now take charge by assessing their processes and tools, and execute on efforts to make them as efficient – and effective – as possible. Those able to optimize their controls will be more able to move past compliance toward improved performance and competitive advantage.
This document discusses advanced persistent threats (APTs) and provides recommendations for countering them. It notes that APTs target specific organizations over long periods to steal large amounts of sensitive information undetected. Traditional security methods are ineffective against APTs, which require new detection and response approaches using multiple layers of defense. The document recommends assuming infrastructure infiltration and granting response teams autonomy to investigate incidents. It also stresses hardening web browsers, mobile devices, and cloud applications against emerging attack vectors.
Organizations face increasing privacy challenges in 2011 due to factors such as:
1) Stricter privacy regulations and enforcement globally, with regulators planning expanded reach and tougher penalties.
2) Additional data breach notification requirements being adopted worldwide, requiring organizations to adapt processes.
3) Growing emphasis on governance, risk and compliance initiatives to better integrate privacy monitoring and reduce redundancies.
4) Issues around use of cloud computing and mobile devices, requiring organizations to implement controls over personal data use by third parties.
Overall organizations need robust strategies to proactively address evolving privacy requirements across diverse jurisdictions.
This document discusses the results of Ernst & Young's 2010 Global Information Security Survey. Some key findings include:
- 60% of respondents perceived an increase in risk due to new technologies like social media, cloud computing, and mobile devices.
- 46% planned to increase spending on information security.
- Increased workforce mobility and data leakage were significant challenges for many organizations.
- Many organizations are taking steps to address mobile security risks through policies, encryption, and identity management controls.