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Beyond IGA: How Pathlock Automates Risk Mitigation with Continuous Controls Monitoring
There is no escaping risk in today’s multi-application landscape. The goal for most organizations is to mitigate those risks and bring them down to an acceptable level. While traditional Identity Governance and ...
CCM: The Linchpin of Effective Risk Quantification in Meeting SEC Guidelines
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) new rules on cybersecurity incident disclosure have sent ripples across corporate boardrooms. The mandate is clear: companies must disclose any cybersecurity incident deemed “material” within four ...
The Accountant Shortage: A Hidden Threat to Accurate Financial Reporting
The global shortage of skilled accountants has been making headlines, but its ripple effects extend far beyond unfilled positions. A lack of qualified accounting professionals is quietly eroding the strength of financial ...

Unleashing the Power of Next-Gen Agents for Robust Cloud-Native Security
While there’s no one-size-fits-all option for securing the cloud, next-generation agents thrive in these fast-moving environments and serve as the critical component of any cloud security strategy ...
From Audit Overtime to Automated Oversight: The CCM Revolution
Esteemed Colleagues in Internal Audit and Risk Management: Let’s be honest: audit season isn’t anyone’s favorite time of year. We all know the drill – the endless spreadsheets, the last-minute scrambles, the ...
Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM): Your Secret Weapon for Proactive Risk Management and Reduced Manual Workload
In the past month, I’ve chaired a couple of roundtable sessions with senior executives in internal audit and SOX compliance roles at major global companies. Reflecting on the key takeaways, proactive risk ...
Automate Your Compliance: How CCM Transforms Audits and Slashes Consultant Costs
Traditional audits are the bane of many organizations. They’re synonymous with stress, long hours, and a frantic scramble to gather evidence, track down documents, and manually verify the effectiveness of internal controls ...
Is Manual SOX Audit Prep Burning Out Your Team (And Your Budget)?
Company Controllers and Directors of Internal Audit are intimately familiar with the complexities and resource demands of SOX audits. While meticulous adherence to regulations is paramount, relying solely on manual processes for ...
Taming the Control Chaos: Controls Management for a Frictionless SAP Landscape
Imagine your SAP system as a bustling metropolis, buzzing with transactions and data flows. But beneath the surface lurks a hidden element – internal controls, the silent guardians ensuring everything runs smoothly and ...
The SOX Compliance Struggle: A Letter to the Overwhelmed Administrator
Dear Compliance Administrator, If you’re reading this, chances are you’re somewhere in the throes of a SOX audit – or facing the looming dread of one. Let’s be honest: SOX preparation without ...