Tag: Technology
The new reality of ransomware attacks: better targeted, more damaging
Boards should be clear on how their organisation’s data and IT infrastructure is being protected against a ransomware attack.
System error: why AI without humans is a governance challenge
From the Post Office scandal to chatbots creating their own language, AI is in danger of becoming ungovernable without human intervention.
Fraud vigilance should be bolstered with the aid of technology
It’s time for accountants to place less emphasis on “gut feeling” and let digital tools guide judgments in the fight against fraud.
Raise your digital game: strategy, governance and skills for transformation
An upcoming Board Agenda/Diligent webinar will look at the opportunities of digital transformation and the issues it raises.
The post-Covid recovery demands ‘context-conscious’ leadership
A leader who is highly effective in one organisation may face quite different demands in another—especially in the post-Covid era.
Rise of the machines requires a ‘stakeholder approach’ from boards
Researchers suggest treating artificial intelligence and machine learning as a corporate responsibility issue could help mitigate its risks.
Experts highlight cybersecurity risk amid the pandemic
World Economic Forum report says cybersecurity is “an economic and strategy issue crucial for boards to address given the current environment”.
Deanna Mulligan: how smart companies can close the skills gap
We talk to Deanna Mulligan, former CEO and chair of Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, about solving the looming skills crisis.
Stripe appoints Mark Carney to its board of directors
The former governor of the Bank of England is the United Nations special envoy on climate action and finance.
FRC backs use of augmented and virtual reality in corporate reporting
Report says VR and AR could play “a useful role in supporting and building understanding about a company, its business model and operations”.