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5 Steps to Implement Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

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The result should be better, more strategic decision-making. ERM is the process of methodically identifying and dealing with any potential events that could threaten the achievement of strategic objectives or competitive advantage opportunities. Passing or sharing the risk via insurance, joint venture, or another arrangement.

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5 Steps to Implement Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

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Your enterprise risk management (ERM) program – one that encompasses all aspects of risk management and risk response in all business processes, including cybersecurity, finance, human resources, risk management audit , privacy, compliance, and natural disasters – should involve strategic, high-level risk management decision-making.

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Important KPIs for Successful Vendor Management

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After acceptable risk levels have been established, evaluate vendors’ security performance — and if a vendor’s cybersecurity is too lax for your tastes, require that vendor to make improvements as necessary. Vendor business decisions that conflict with your firm’s strategic goals create strategic risks. Cybersecurity.

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The Difference Between Strategic and Operational Risk

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On the other hand, confusion about risks – and especially about strategic and operational risks – undermines an organization’s ability to manage risk well. This article addresses common questions about strategic and operational risk, such as: What are strategic risks and operational risks? Non-Business Risks.

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Protecting Your Business From Interruption: The Value of Business Continuity Management

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To better understand the basic building blocks of business continuity management and how each generates business value, here are the five key tasks that make up a solid business continuity management program and the strategic benefits they provide: 1. Industry and/or Regulatory Requirements?

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IRM, ERM, and GRC: Is There a Difference?

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Not long ago, risk managers concerned themselves mainly with hazards such as fires and floods; or in the financial sector, loan defaults (credit risk). Organizations typically bought insurance to avoid the losses these risks could cause, thus “transferring” the risk to the insurance company.

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What Is Enterprise Risk Management & Its Importance

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There are many different types of risks, such as operational risks, financial risks, or strategic risks; as well as others including reputational, regulatory, or cybersecurity risk. ERM looks at risk management strategically and from an enterprise-wide perspective. What is ERM? Risk Assessment. Risk Response.