Top 4 Compliance Challenges in the Energy and Utilities Sector in 2024
Top 4 Compliance Challenges in the Energy and Utilities Sector in 2024 April 11, 2024 Compliance | Regulatory Compliance | Risk Assessment | RiskWatch Blog | Utilities The utilities sector faces a multitude of compliance challenges due to its critical role in providing essential services such as electricity, gas, and water to households and businesses. […]
Ultimate Guide to Compliance & Risk Management for Utilities Companies
Ultimate Guide to Compliance & Risk Management for Utilities Companies April 8, 2024 Compliance | Regulatory Compliance | Risk Assessment | RiskWatch Blog | Utilities Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of the utilities sector, Compliance & Risk Management has become a critical component of operations. As regulatory requirements continue to tighten, utilities companies must navigate […]
What Type of Businesses Need to Comply with PCI DSS?
What Type of Businesses Need to Comply with PCI DSS? March 21, 2024 Compliance | Design | Managing the Risk Assessment | Regulatory Compliance | Risk Assessment | RiskWatch Blog The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a set of security controls designed to ensure that all companies that accept, process, store, […]
How to Use Automated Assessment Software to Manage and Meet Your Security and Compliance Requirements
How to Use Automated Assessment Software to Manage and Meet Your Security and Compliance Requirements Security and compliance are two essential aspects of any organization, especially in today’s complex and dynamic environment. However, managing and meeting these requirements can be challenging, time-consuming, and costly, especially if done manually or with outdated tools. That’s why many […]
Oil and Gas Risk Management
Oil and Gas Risk Management November 21, 2019 Oil & Gas | Risk Assessment & Compliance | Riskwatch Blog Oil and Gas Industry The oil and gas industry is a volatile one, inundated by a number of risks and regulations which range from worker safety to environmental concern. It is designated as a capital-intensive industry […]
What is a Gap Analysis?
What is a Gap Analysis? November 18, 2019 Gap Analysis | Riskwatch Blog Gap Analysis A gap analysis is a necessary component of risk management that is, at times, unclear to those in risk, security, and compliance positions. This leaves the question of, “What is a gap analysis?” Simply put, a gap analysis is a […]
Top 5 Risks in Education
Top 5 Risks in Education January 15, 2020 Compliance | Education | Physical Security | RiskWatch Blog Risks in Education Whether students are 6-years-old or 40, educational institutions are responsible for providing them with a safe, productive learning environment free of risks. Education risk management is becoming increasingly important as institutions move away from simply […]
The Importance of Risk Monitoring
The Importance of Risk Monitoring August 13, 2021 Design | Managing the Risk Assessment | Risk Assessment | Riskwatch Blog Risk Monitoring Overview Risk monitoring is a crucial step in the total risk management process. Unfortunately, there is never a true end to the risk management process; risk monitoring will always be necessary to understand […]
The CAN-SPAM Act
The CAN-SPAM Act February 13, 2020 Compliance | Regulatory Compliance | Riskwatch Blog What Is the CAN-SPAM Act? The CAN-SPAM Act essentially dictates what can and cannot be done in regards to commercial messaging, including what can happen if you’re noncompliant. Formally referred to as The Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography And Marketing Act, […]
Risk Management in Banking
Risk Management in Banking December 9, 2020 Financial Services | Risk Management | Riskwatch Blog Risk management in banking has largely been focused on compliance with regulations and standards in recent times. This practice primarily stems from the regulations and culture that emerged during the global financial crisis that took place around 2007. The aftermath […]