CA on Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)

GRC Predictions for 2009

Sumner Blount — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:45:58 +0000

What can you expect for GRC in 2009? Sumner Blount shares his thoughts on four key trends he anticipates will drive the GRC market this year.

A COBIT Resurgence

Christopher Daugherty — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:30:37 +0000

Though first published in 1996, COBIT has undergone a resurgence in the past four years as companies began to see its value to help manage IT controls in support of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. Christopher Daugherty takes a look at COBIT's history in this blog post.

US Federal IT Security Mandates Broadly Accepted

Allan Gajadhar — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:00:52 +0000

In this post, Allan Gajadhar takes a look at US Federal IT security mandates and their acceptance in both public and private industry. He uncovers why NIST-based frameworks are becoming the de facto standard.

Madoff Scheme Highlights Need for Impartial CCO

Merritt Maxim — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:15:43 +0000

Merritt Maxim weighs in on the recent Bernard Madoff Ponzi scandal and what it means for the role of the Chief Compliance Officer.

GRC in 2008: A Look Back

Sumner Blount — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 18:15:29 +0000

In this year-end recap post, Sumner Blount shares his observations on noteworthy events in the governance, risk and compliance (GRC) market in 2008. Weigh in with your thoughts on important happenings in 2008.

Video Blog: Customer Interview with Colorado Dept. of Human Services

CA GRC Blog Admin — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 13:30:34 +0000

Kelley Eich of the Colorado Department of Human Services, a CA GRC customer, shares her thoughts on CA World 2008 in a video interview.

CA’s Approach to Global Sustainability

Matt Caston — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:00:31 +0000

CA recently issued our first global sustainability report, highlighting our commitment to sustainability, as well as the role we can play in helping our customers achieve their business and sustainability goals. In this post, Matt Caston provides a brief recap and link to the full report.

Keeping up with the Joneses — Applied to Standard & Poor’s Enterprise Risk Management

Mike Hoefgen — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:00:38 +0000

Mike Hoefgen weighs in on S&P's expansion of Enterprise Risk Analysis to non-financial organizations. He explains why companies will have a new need to "keep up with the Joneses." It's not just about how your company scores individually, but about how that risk management score compares to peers in your industry and beyond.

The Risks of Online Multiplayer Games and Virtual Worlds

Yves Le Roux — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:45:40 +0000

Yves Le Roux discusses the inherent risks involved with online multiplayer games and virtual worlds, and offers his opinion on the European Network & Information Security Agency's proposed group to oversee development of new legislation and policies to protect players' privacy and security.

More Thoughts on the OCEG Session at CA World

Sumner Blount — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:00:53 +0000

Sumner Blount offers up his view on key take-aways from the OCEG Luncheon with Scott Mitchell at the recent CA World event.

Addressing Risk Across the Enterprise: Start at the Top

Christopher Fox — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:30:38 +0000

CA's Christopher Fox kicks-off a series on managing risk across the enterprise. Companies may be focused on addressing risk associated with the recent financial crisis right now, but shouldn't lose sight of paying attention other elements of risk across the enterprise.

Allan Peterson had a blast at CA World 2008

CA GRC Blog Admin — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:48:51 +0000

Governance guru Allan Peterson travels the world -- CA World!

Insights from CA World: OCEG Luncheon with Scott Mitchell

CA GRC Blog Admin — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:45:01 +0000

Insights from CA World are still rolling in from the CA GRC blog team. Check out this latest post, which offers a brief recap of OCEG CEO Scott Mitchell's exclusive luncheon session at CA World this week.

Live from CA World: A Behind the Scenes Look at Casino Compliance

Sumner Blount — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:30:54 +0000

Sumner Blount reporting live from CA World, shares his experiences on an exclusive behind the scenes tour of the hotel, and conversations with the hotel's VP of IT.

Live from CA World: Where to begin the daunting task of implementing IT GRC?

Sumner Blount — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:15:42 +0000

CA's Sumner Blount reporting live from CA World. Key insights from the session on "Where to Begin the Daunting Task of Implementing IT Governance, Risk and Compliance?" co-presented by Patrice Walker, Director of Risk Management for Jefferson Wells, and Steve Bartolini, Senior Director of IT Compliance at CA.