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The Ultimate Guide to Risk & Compliance

A curated American edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Risk & Compliance.

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.

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Recent Risk & Compliance News

Microsoft backs tighter DNA screening over AI bio risks
Artificial Intelligence

Microsoft backs tighter DNA screening over AI bio risks

Tighter checks on synthetic DNA orders are gaining traction as AI makes it easier to turn digital designs into real-world biological risks.

Last week

OwlTing wins Ohio licence, extends US coverage to 42 states
Manufacturing

OwlTing wins Ohio licence, extends US coverage to 42 states

Its OwlPay service can now tap Ohio's trade-heavy economy, as the firm's US regulatory footprint grows to 42 states.

Last week

Portal26 launches free Claude governance for firms
Digital Transformation

Portal26 launches free Claude governance for firms

Firms using Anthropic's Claude can now track usage and costs more closely as Portal26 rolls out a free governance tier.

Last week

Tanium launches AI tools & expands FedRAMP services
Digital Transformation

Tanium launches AI tools & expands FedRAMP services

US government agencies and security teams will get broader compliance and threat-hunting tools as Tanium adds AI features and FedRAMP services.

Last week

Ramp launches AI-native Stack for accountants at firms
Digital Transformation

Ramp launches AI-native Stack for accountants at firms

Accountancy firms could cut month-end close work by half on some clients, as the new system automates reconciliations, entries and reviews.

Last week

Geordie appoints Courtney Broadwell as Channel Chief
Leadership

Geordie appoints Courtney Broadwell as Channel Chief

The hire bolsters Geordie's push to help enterprises govern AI agents, as it expands after a USD $30 million funding round.

Last week

Opaque hires Microsoft veteran as Chief Platform Officer
Email Security

Opaque hires Microsoft veteran as Chief Platform Officer

The appointment signals a push to help regulated firms deploy AI agents without risking data leaks or unauthorised actions in sensitive systems.

Last week

Cisco launches Cloud Control for AI-led IT operations
IT service management

Cisco launches Cloud Control for AI-led IT operations

Controlled US availability means customers can now unify network, security and AI operations in one place, with external tools included.

Last week

Factor launches supply chain detection & response platform
Threat intelligence

Factor launches supply chain detection & response platform

Attackers targeting weaker suppliers are pushing enterprises to move from periodic reviews to continuous monitoring and response across vendor networks.

Last week

Current rebrands to push AI-led tax work in accounting
Taxation

Current rebrands to push AI-led tax work in accounting

Independent accountants could cut preparation time sharply as a rebrand signals Current's wider bet on AI tools and shared services.

Last week

Robinhood opens AI agents to trading & card spending
Regulatory technology

Robinhood opens AI agents to trading & card spending

Customers can now let their own AI software place equities trades or make card purchases, but Robinhood says safeguards and limits still apply.

Last month

Citizens Bank picks MANTL to speed account opening
Productivity

Citizens Bank picks MANTL to speed account opening

Customers could open deposit accounts faster, as the Tennessee lender expects automation to cut delays and reduce staff paperwork across channels.

Last month

Mastercard wins New York BitLicence for digital assets
Crypto

Mastercard wins New York BitLicence for digital assets

The approval gives Mastercard a regulated route into stablecoins and tokenised deposits as banks and fintechs test faster settlement systems.

Last month

CodeHunter appoints Anurag Jain as Engineering Chief
Security Operations Centres

CodeHunter appoints Anurag Jain as Engineering Chief

The hire signals CodeHunter's push to scale pre-execution software security as threats mount across supply chains and development environments.

Last month

Why AI governance starts with rethinking your people, processes, and technology
Workforce Technology

Why AI governance starts with rethinking your people, processes, and technology

Poor AI oversight can magnify workflow errors, expose firms to regulation and erode trust if CIOs do not redesign controls and roles.

Last month

Relativity adds Claude Enterprise compliance integration
Digital Transformation

Relativity adds Claude Enterprise compliance integration

Legal teams can now pull Claude Enterprise logs and chats into RelativityOne, as workplace AI use creates a new compliance burden.

Last month

CrowdStrike adds Claude monitoring to Falcon tools
Digital Transformation

CrowdStrike adds Claude monitoring to Falcon tools

Security teams can now spot AI-related risks alongside other alerts as Claude activity is fed into CrowdStrike's Falcon platform.

Last month

Bank of America joins CLS cross currency swap service
Productivity

Bank of America joins CLS cross currency swap service

CLS's payment-versus-payment model could cut counterparty exposure and funding strain as major banks handle record FX swap volumes.

Last month

QuSecure named finalist for MIT Sloan CIO showcase
Digital Transformation

QuSecure named finalist for MIT Sloan CIO showcase

Enterprise buyers will see QuSecure's post-quantum platform at MIT Sloan, as concern grows over encryption resilience ahead of quantum threats.

Last month

Secureframe summit puts CMMC & AI at federal focus
Cyber attacks

Secureframe summit puts CMMC & AI at federal focus

Federal contractors face rising scrutiny as speakers warned CMMC and AI are becoming central to procurement, resilience and national security.

Last month

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