GRF Cybersecurity Symposium Insights
GRF’s 2nd annual Cybersecurity Symposium brought together industry leaders to discuss the evolving landscape of data privacy, cybersecurity, and enterprise risk management. The event underscored the critical importance of robust measures to protect sensitive information and manage risks in today’s digital age. Insights from the event, held December 10, 2024, included: Data Privacy: Trust and…
Protect Your Child from Identity Theft
Cybercriminals target children for identity theft because kids have unblemished credit histories that tend to be infrequently reviewed. That means a fraud may go undetected for years, often until the child has a credit report run when applying for a job or student loan. Identity theft among people under 18 is on the rise. Today’s…
Protect Your Business: Cyber Risks from Physical Theft
Locking the doors is not enough to protect your business from theft. Today, companies face both physical and cyber risks, and it’s critical to understand how they’re connected. Cyber Risks from a Physical Theft Connected devices pose a double threat to your company’s security. If a thief breaks into one of your employee’s cars and…
The Road to Sustainability: Linking FAR Compliance with ESG and SDG Goals
Discover how the U.S. government’s increasing emphasis on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards is transforming federal procurement practices. This whitepaper explores the integration of ESG objectives into the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), highlighting the importance of sustainability, climate risk, and responsible supply chains for federal contractors. Learn how to develop a robust ESG strategy and achieve compliance with FAR.
Strengthening IT Security: One Nonprofit’s Journey to Meet SAS 145 Requirements
In response to growing IT and cybersecurity risks, auditors are placing greater scrutiny on IT risk and risk controls in their audit process. The Auditing Standards Board issued a new Statement on Auditing Standards (SAS 145) that provides a more detailed risk evaluation framework and takes effect for all audits ending on or after December…
2024 Update on Retirement Plans: Cyber Best Practices
Cybersecurity remains a crucial concern for retirement plan administrators and sponsors. Ensuring the security of sensitive data and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements is essential to protect plan participants and maintain trust. GRF hosted a 2024 Update on Retirement Plans webinar on May 16th, 2024, which outlined key cybersecurity best practices recommended by the Department…
Understanding Reasonable Cybersecurity Measures under New Federal Guidelines for Uniform Guidance
Cybersecurity has skyrocketed to the number one slot on many surveys and experts’ risk rankings as noted in GRF’s Top Risk for Nonprofits and Associations report. In response to the evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has introduced language in the recently updated Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance aimed…