09/19/2018

What Keeps Risk Professionals Up at Night? The Cloud.

Cloud computing makes them nervous

Although cloud computing is reshaping how organizations work, there is something about it that makes senior executives focused on risk feel queasy.

The technology, while well established, is at the top of Gartner’s most recent list of emerging business risks, released last month. It outpaced more hot-topic compliance concerns such as GDPR (third place) and the disclosure of cyberattacks (second place).

What’s the issue for folks on the finance, audit, and compliance teams? According to the research firm, they worry about the increased risk of data theft or unauthorized access when vital information is stored offsite.

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