Risk Advisory Services
Helping you reduce risk when everything seems uncertain.
Scrutiny from industry regulators and pressure from stakeholders to limit risk are unprecedented. At McGladrey, our management consultants provide customized risk management advice to the C-suite and boards of directors. Advice that supports your strategic goals and helps you: anticipate and meet evolving risk and regulatory compliance requirements; add value to operating and compliance processes; and maintain the security of your most valuable information assets.
We combine in-depth industry experience, a collaborative, risk-based approach and flexible options — all designed to minimize risk without stifling legitimate growth opportunities.
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Enterprise risk management: The board's role in corporate governance
NACD's Steve Kalan and McGladrey's John Brackett discuss the differences between risk oversight and risk management, and how directors help identify and monitor risks throughout the organization.
Cloud computing: Security, privacy and strategy for the boardroom
McGladrey's Daimon Geopfert discusses the hidden costs and risk oversight strategies board members need to address as their organizations evaluate and adopt cloud computing solutions.
IT security failures: Detection and correction
The question isn't really "if" an IT security failure will occur, it's "when." This episode of NACD's BoardVision features Daimon Geopfert, McGladrey national leader for security and privacy, discussing the critical role board members play during the detection and correction phase of an incident
E-commerce: Defining its scope and risks within the retail industry
E-commerce has emerged as a bright spot for retailers following several challenging years. However, the strategy touches on multiple areas of the business and there are significant risks to consider.
Corporate culture: Creating guardrails against unacceptable behavior
Corporate culture sets the tone for organizational behavior and employee activity, often differentiating highly successful organizations from those struggling with morale, efficiency and other challenges.
Enterprise risk management: A pragmatic, four-phase implementation plan
The financial crisis and subsequent elevation of risk scrutiny by regulatory and governmental bodies dictates that enterprise risk management is no longer an option, but a necessity for companies.
The Ultra-Secure Network Architecture
Find out how you can ensure you are in compliance with e-commerce and other transactional environments that handle private information.
New technologies and your audit
McGladrey Doug Underwood, managing director – risk advisory services, discusses in ICBA Independent Banker how bank management should prepare their technologies (outsourcing, social media, and server virtualization) for their next regulatory IT examinations.
Hacker hunters: Join the cyber security job boom
McGladrey Daimon Geopfert, national leader – security and privacy for business consulting, discusses in FORTUNE how increasing threats are making cyber analysis a growth area for everyone from banks to startups.
Internal Audit's Journey from Compliance Cop to Risk Advisor
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act reshaped internal audit's role in corporate governance. Learn more about the key factors that helped redefine the mission of the internal audit department.
Jumping Safely on Board the Social Networking Train
A social media presence has become imperative, presenting a valuable opportunity to engage current and potential stakeholders. Find out how to develop a strategy that adds value and mitigates risk.
Dodd-Frank Act Details Impending Changes for Financial Institutions
The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act increases federal oversight to discourage high-risk behavior by institutions and protect against a repeat of recent financial turmoil. See what effects — both positive and negative — the act could have on your institution.
Getting Serious about Risk Management
Progressive companies with sophisticated risk management functions are changing with the times and taking full advantage of their resources, while others need to catch up. Learn how changing expectations, technology optimization and globalization may impact your risk strategy.
Health Care Internal Audit: Identifying Prevalent Risks
within Your Organization
With recently heightened regulatory requirements and a highly competitive business environment, it's critical for your health care organization to evaluate and address risk.
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