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How to Mitigate Third Party Risk
Today’s organisations very rarely exist in a vacuum. Companies depend on a multitude of third parties in order to achieve core business functions, and may include vendors, contract manufacturers, traditional suppliers, agents, distributors,…
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The End of an Era for Shareholder Supremacy
In the face of corporate scandals such as the Steinhoff accounting irregularities, Tiger Brands’ listeriosis crisis and Enron just to name a few, it has become clear that big corporation’s modus operandi of…
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Organisational Risk Culture and the Normalisation of Deviance
Every successful organisation has, by default, a set of processes in place to adequately manage risk from all perspectives. While these processes are often embarked upon with the best intentions, processes can become…
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IS GDPR COMPLIANCE NECESSARY FOR YOUR BUSINESS?
As the compliance date of 25 May 2018 draws near, have you considered whether or not your business needs to align with the General Data Protection Legislation? As the GDPR is golden standard…
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Reducing risk through the Internet of Things
The Internet of Things is a digital revolution that not only has the potential to impact how we live, but also how we work. By 2020, it has been predicted that there will…
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The Critical Importance of Documented Risk Assessment
In April of 1912, Captain E.J. Smith said, “Never in all history have we harnessed suchformidable technology. Every scientific advancement known to man has been incorporated intoits design. The operational controls are sound…
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Save your Reputation
Like any other potentially damaging business risk, reputational risk must be accounted for andmitigated against. In a corporate sense, reputational risk is defined as the potential for losses in terms of lostrevenue; increased…
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What GDPR means for SA businesses
The General Data Protection Legislation is the most important change in data privacy regulation in 20 years.Its fundamental aim is to protect all EU citizens from privacy and data breaches in an increasingly…
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A cautionary tale of risk assurance
Accountability, especially from top-level executives, is vital to a thriving business. Which is why processes and practices need to be implemented so that you’re not wrongly in the line of fire. However tight…
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Cura Software Scoops IRMSA Award for Risk Management System of the Year
Cura Software Solutions is proud to announce their win for the category Risk Management System of the Year at the IRMSA (Institute for Risk Management South Africa) Awards that took place on Friday…
