Technology

ARTICLEWhat Boards Should Know About Social Media December 05, 2011Social 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.

ARTICLEHow Boards Can Prepare for New SEC Cybertheft Disclosure Requirements November 07, 2011Veteran SEC Official John Reed Stark discusses the implications of new SEC disclosure requirements for managements and boards.

ARTICLESurvey: Most Companies Not Doing Enough to Manage IT Risks October 13, 2011Results 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.

THOUGHT LEADERSHIPDot-brand–A New Extension to an Old Game August 09, 2011A 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.

ARTICLESocial Media Uncovered August 05, 2011While providing intriguing new business opportunities, social media channels also expose organizations to new risks.

ARTICLESix Questions Board Members Should Ask About Social Media Usage July 09, 2011Headlines 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.