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Kohler Co.
Tori Reich, systems analyst with Kohler, explains how Riskonnect is helping this global manufacturer, best known for its plumbing products, gain an unobstructed view of insurable risk to understand its total cost of [...]
6 Ways CISOs Turn Vendor Risk into an Innovation Advantage
As third-party related issues and breaches grow more frequent and costly, their overall impact on business operations and brand trust has become impossible to ignore. An alarming statistic in the Verizon 2025 Data [...]
Outgrowing Check-the-Box: Banking Risk Management’s Better Way Forward
Outgrowing Check-the-Box: Banking Risk Management’s Better Way Forward In banking, risk management can often place heavy emphasis on managing the risks taken by investment activities, with much less stress on well-rounded governance, risk, and [...]
How the Right Software Simplifies NDIS Compliance in Healthcare
The requirements outlined in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) add new layers of complexity, and healthcare providers across Australia struggle to keep up. According to the NDIS Provider Outlook Report 2025, 76% of [...]
Faster, Better, Smarter: Why Risk Leaders Need Connected Data
By John Bonner, VP of Product Strategy, LineSlip The pace of business has never been faster. M&A deals close in weeks, supply chains pivot overnight, and cyber threats emerge daily. In this environment, risk [...]
8 Warning Signs Your Risk Management Strategy Isn’t Working
As businesses adapt to changing markets, regulations, and technologies, risk is becoming more complex and harder to control. However, it’s also more important than ever to manage risk in a way that supports [...]
OAIC Figures Show Data Breaches in Australia Are on the Rise
In May 2025, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) reported that it was notified of 1,113 data breaches during 2024. These latest figures indicate a 25% increase compared to the 893 data [...]
CER Directive vs. DORA: What’s the Difference, and Why Does It Matter?
The CER Directive and DORA are two major EU regulations focused on making organizations more resilient in different ways. But how do you know which one applies to your business? And if one (or [...]
Integrated Incident and Risk Management in the Aged Care Sector
In recent decades aged care in Australia has become a large and complex system, with significant challenges at every level, including delivery, management or governance. The quality and safety of care varies widely across [...]
Do You Need a SOC Report – And How Do You Get One?
You may have heard someone bring up a System and Organization Controls (SOC) report during a vendor security review, audit prep, or customer onboarding call. However, few people ask themselves who’s responsible for their [...]