Technology

Social networking is here to stay, and board members can’t simply ignore it. For directors to play their governance role effectively, they need to understand both the risks and the opportunities social media offers their organization – and see that they are managed effectively.

Veteran SEC Official John Reed Stark discusses the implications of new SEC disclosure requirements for managements and boards.

Results from the Protiviti’s 2011 IT Audit Benchmarking Survey reveal that many organizations, including one in four with revenues up to $1 billion, are not conducting any kind of IT risk assessment.

A brand-specific gTLD represents a unique opportunity to unify electronic communications. It may also provide an effective mechanism for combating cybersquatters and phishing because it will train customers to recognize that only communications with that gTLD are legitimate.

While providing intriguing new business opportunities, social media channels also expose organizations to new risks.

Headlines in the last few weeks have been replete with stories exposing social media scandals. Whether the consequence is the toppling of a political career or the stumble of a share price, the impact on trust and confidence can be catastrophic.  Not surprisingly, social media is becoming an issue for discussion in the House and in the Boardroom.