The Ultimate Guide to Risk & Compliance
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What to know about Risk & Compliance
Risk & Compliance is a critical domain encompassing the strategies, tools, and frameworks organisations use to identify, manage, and mitigate risks while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and internal policies. This area has grown increasingly complex with evolving technology landscapes and cyber threats, making it essential for businesses to stay informed and adaptive.
Recent developments highlight the dynamic nature of risk and compliance, including innovations like AI-powered suites enhancing governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) management, as well as emerging security challenges such as growing API vulnerabilities in financial sectors and the targeting of cloud resources by cyber-attacks. Organisations must navigate an expanding regulatory environment, with new standards and certifications marking benchmarks for data protection, operational resilience, and cybersecurity readiness.
Beyond technology, risk and compliance involve critical considerations around human factors, corporate governance, and the alignment of security practices with business objectives. Insights into cloud governance, supply chain security, and identity management demonstrate the multifaceted approach required to manage risks effectively in a digital-first world.
For readers, exploring stories tagged with Risk & Compliance offers valuable perspectives on cutting-edge solutions, regulatory changes, and strategic guidance. It is an essential resource for professionals aiming to understand and implement robust risk management frameworks, enhance cybersecurity posture, comply with evolving standards, and ultimately safeguard their organisations against the multifarious risks of today’s interconnected environment.
Indian Risk & Compliance News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Axis Bank launches AI tools for business account compliance
Business customers should see faster, paperless compliance checks as the lender rolls out AI to cut rework, delays and branch visits.
JFrog unveils Mumbai speaker line-up on AI software risks
Indian firms are moving to tighten software controls as AI agents and code generation raise new security and auditability risks.
Bybit joins Bengaluru fintech summit to deepen India ties
The summit gives the crypto exchange a platform to court regulators and investors in a market that is still shaping its digital asset rules.
Vehere appoints Somnath Banerjee to senior support role
The hire underscores how support quality can sway renewals and growth as cyber buyers demand help with deployment and integration.
KPMG survey says managed services vital for AI rollout
AI adoption is pushing firms to use external support to bridge skills gaps, modernise systems and reduce cyber risk as projects move into production.
Indian CFOs plan bigger AI spend on finance & procurement
Most Indian finance chiefs now expect AI to speed up payments, tighten compliance and cut procurement costs, a new report says.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Risk & Compliance
Cognizant launches Secure AI Services for enterprises
JFrog unveils Mumbai speaker line-up on AI software risks
Strike Graph launches Trust Chain for supplier risk
Group-IB named a Leader in Gartner cyberthreat report
DevRev wins ISO 27001 certification for AI security
Featured News
Sage Intacct builds explainable AI into accounting
Accountants facing staff shortages may gain faster workflows, as Sage Intacct’s new agent exposes its calculations, sources and audit trail.
Sage branding itself on trust in AI world of 'big voices'
Trust is emerging as a selling point for finance software as Sage warns that opaque AI can leave CFOs answerable for costly errors.
Exclusive: Denodo's Dominic Sartorio on perfect data vs the right data
Trust in enterprise AI is being undermined as Denodo research finds most firms still lack live, context-aware data for production use.
Google flags urgency as AI reshapes cyber threats
Patching delays now carry greater risk as Google says AI is helping attackers scale intrusions, speed up breaches and automate operations.
Exclusive: Google Cloud reshaping finance with agentic AI
Banks must move beyond isolated pilots if they want agentic AI to deliver enterprise-wide gains, Google Cloud says.
Netskope's Tony Burnside - visibility is key to AI security
AI tools are creating hidden east-west traffic that security teams struggle to monitor, raising the risk of data leakage and compromise.
Exclusive: Celonis global banking head says AI rollout hinges on process intelligence
Banks risk wasting AI spending unless they first map how work really flows, as Celonis says process intelligence is becoming phase zero.
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
AI could help unlock the long-promised value of IoT, as Singapore-based Affirmo pushes real-time tracking into manufacturing and logistics.
TrendAI: Evolving the cybersecurity value proposition
New research shows two-thirds of Australian business and IT leaders feel pressured to approve AI projects while overlooking security risks.
Diligence the watchword as oversight lags AI governance
Most boards are using AI for routine tasks, but only 3% have woven it into risk oversight, leaving organisations exposed to fresh hazards.
Rockwell Automation brings SecureOT to industrial systems
Australian operators face rising cyber risk as Rockwell warns poor visibility and unmanaged remote access can disrupt safety-critical systems.
'Human Risk' takes centre stage - Mimecast CEO
Mimecast chief warns human risk is now cybersecurity's 'eighth layer' as malicious insiders overtake negligence in Australian attacks.
Strong growth for Irish tech imports across Australia and New Zealand
Irish tech exports to Australia and New Zealand have surged nearly 60% in five years, with Enterprise Ireland backing rapid sector growth.
How Formula 1 turns data & cyber security into speed
At Albert Park, F1 insiders reveal how sharper data use, tighter security and resilience planning combine to unlock race-winning performance.
Rise of AI Agents introduces new infosec risk: Okta
Okta warns that surging numbers of uncontrolled AI agents pose a major identity and access risk as they become the new digital workforce.
Confluent says data streaming will enable faster, better decisions
Confluent says organisations must shift to governed data streaming, with AI agents making millisecond decisions at scale.
Platform consolidation the path to strategic compliance value - Workiva
Consolidated GRC platforms are turning box-ticking compliance into strategic value, says Workiva, as AI raises the stakes on data quality.
Grafana: Turning data chaos into developer efficiency and CFO savings
Grafana leans on AI-powered observability and Adaptive Telemetry to sharpen developer insight while slashing cloud bills by up to 50%.
Consolidation Wave Hits Infosec, Sparing CISOs From Tool Sprawl
Overwhelmed CISOs are driving a consolidation wave in cybersecurity, slashing tool sprawl to close security gaps and cut mounting costs.
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Smart Communications pursues trusted AI for customers
Smart Communications helps organisations in regulated industries face down communication challenges every day.
Expert Columns
The Death of the Firewall
Why trust is the bottleneck for AI-driven operations
Digital identity: How it powers APAC's fintech boom
Is your data ready for AI? 5 steps before deploying an agent
Why service desks are emerging as a critical security weakness
Data quality charter vital for lasting business gains
How accurate address data powers identity verification
One click can trigger a breach, but security can stop it
The critical role of data governance as agentic AI grows
Why founders should choose lawyers like they choose investors
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Risk & Compliance News
Milestone adds reporting & cloud storage in update
Organisations running large security estates will get less manual admin work as Milestone adds automated reporting, broader device support and cloud retention.
The critical role of data governance as agentic AI grows
Poorly governed data can quickly turn agentic AI into an operational risk, as autonomous systems begin executing decisions without human confirmation.
Zopper appoints Rahul Singh as Chief Financial Officer
The insurtech group's expansion is set to be backed by a finance veteran, as Rahul Singh takes charge of planning, investor relations and governance.
Azul gains momentum on enterprise Java cloud demand
Enterprise users are turning to Azul to cut Java cloud costs and compliance risks as finance, healthcare and telecoms demand jumped sharply.
CloudKeeper wins AWS AI competency as demand grows
Enterprises facing rising AI costs may see greater demand for partners that can prove delivery experience on AWS as projects move into production.
Persistent ranks third in India's most sustainable companies
The ranking underscores growing scrutiny of Indian tech firms as customers and investors weigh emissions, governance and disclosure standards.
Cyberscope joins Lunar Strategy in Web3 security push
Projects in Lunar Strategy’s network will now get earlier security checks, as Cyberscope moves into smart contract audits before token launches and expansion.
Financial firms' AI use raises data compliance risks
Regulated financial data made up 59% of generative AI policy breaches, as banks and insurers race to use the tools under tighter scrutiny.
Regulated data dominates AI breaches in finance sector
Managed AI tools are gaining ground in finance, yet regulated data still drives most policy breaches as staff mix personal and corporate accounts.
Cloud.in wins AWS MSP status in cloud services push
The badge could help the cloud unit win larger customers seeking tighter cost control, automation and security across AWS estates.
AmpliNxt launches 100-day accelerator for AECO startups
The new scheme aims to help AECO founders turn pilots into contracts, as investors back software for construction and infrastructure.
Eventus Security wins four awards at Global InfoSec
The wins bolster Eventus Security's standing as demand rises for outsourced cyber defence, with enterprises seeking round-the-clock threat response.
Why DevOps transparency matters more than speed in cloud-native scale
In cloud‑native DevOps, transparency-not raw speed-now determines how safely, cheaply and reliably teams can scale complex systems.
Indian websites fail to seek consent for tracking data
Study finds 95.9% of Indian websites track users without consent, putting firms and government bodies at risk of massive DPDP fines.
iStreet Network launches governance-focused AI hub in India
iStreet Network has opened an AI Centre of Excellence in India to help regulated sectors scale secure, governance-led enterprise AI use.
Thrive Global AI posts USD $2.5m sales, unveils tool
Thrive Global AI reports USD $2.5m in early sales, secures USD $4.5m in bookings and launches a real-time analytics module for brands.
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Redefining leadership in technology: A woman leader's perspective in the age of artificial intelligence
As AI reshapes security and infrastructure, women leaders are stepping up to drive responsible, inclusive and human-centred innovation.
From participation to influence: redefining women's leadership in india's technology transformation era
As India's tech economy surges, women's leadership must shift from presence in teams to real influence over high‑stakes digital decisions.
Consistent wins BIS-ER nod for 'Made in Bharat' CCTV
Consistent Infosystems wins BIS-ER approval for its 4G and Wi‑Fi CCTV range, backing a 'Made in Bharat' pitch on safety and data localisation.
Poor product data costs Indian eCommerce ₹5,000 crore
Poor product data is costing Indian eCommerce about INR ₹5,000 crore a year in lost margins and returns, a new sector-wide study warns.
