https://www.riskwatch.com/blog/ Practical guidance for risk, compliance, and security teams: framework deep-dives, audit preparation, physical security, and analysis of the incidents shaping the industry. en-us Tue, 12 May 2026 10:30:00 GMT https://www.riskwatch.com/oil-and-gas-security-risk-management-strategy-2026/ https://www.riskwatch.com/oil-and-gas-security-risk-management-strategy-2026/ Tue, 12 May 2026 10:30:00 GMT Why oil and gas security needs a dedicated strategy The oil and gas industry has always been a high-value target for security incidents, and the threat surface has expanded materially since the… https://www.riskwatch.com/five-steps-to-better-risk-assessments/ https://www.riskwatch.com/five-steps-to-better-risk-assessments/ Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT Why most risk assessments deliver less than they should The risk assessment is the most common artifact every risk and compliance program produces. It is also the most commonly disappointing. A board… https://www.riskwatch.com/risk-scoring-methodology-2026/ https://www.riskwatch.com/risk-scoring-methodology-2026/ Tue, 12 May 2026 09:30:00 GMT Why risk scoring is an organizational decision, not a technical one Risk scoring is the process of attaching a calculated number to a risk so the organization can compare it against other risks,… https://www.riskwatch.com/healthcare-security-risks-mitigation-strategies-2026/ https://www.riskwatch.com/healthcare-security-risks-mitigation-strategies-2026/ Tue, 12 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT Healthcare security in 2026: three risk surfaces, one program Hospitals and health systems sit at the intersection of every workplace-safety, privacy, and infrastructure regulation in U.S. law. They… https://www.riskwatch.com/top-10-risk-management-software/ https://www.riskwatch.com/top-10-risk-management-software/ Thu, 05 Feb 2026 07:04:36 GMT In today's complex business landscape, effective risk management is crucial for organizational success. The right software can significantly streamline this process, providing valuable insights,… https://www.riskwatch.com/top-7-important-activities-for-banks-to-manage-their-compliance-effectively-in-2025/ https://www.riskwatch.com/top-7-important-activities-for-banks-to-manage-their-compliance-effectively-in-2025/ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:00:57 GMT Table of Contents In today's complex financial landscape, banks face a myriad of regulatory challenges. From data privacy to anti-money laundering, ensuring compliance is crucial to maintaining a… https://www.riskwatch.com/6-steps-to-prevent-data-breaches-in-2025/ https://www.riskwatch.com/6-steps-to-prevent-data-breaches-in-2025/ Sun, 08 Jun 2025 17:24:42 GMT How to Protect Against Data Breaches in 2024 The list of companies suffering data breaches is surprising, especially when many are sizeable companies with plenty of data security resources. Within… https://www.riskwatch.com/top-4-compliance-challenges-in-the-energy-and-utilities-sector-in-2024/ https://www.riskwatch.com/top-4-compliance-challenges-in-the-energy-and-utilities-sector-in-2024/ Fri, 11 Apr 2025 16:46:16 GMT The utilities sector faces a multitude of compliance challenges due to its critical role in providing essential services such as electricity, gas, and water to households and businesses. Let’s delve… https://www.riskwatch.com/what-does-a-compliance-officer-do/ https://www.riskwatch.com/what-does-a-compliance-officer-do/ Wed, 19 Mar 2025 10:12:22 GMT Table of Contents A compliance officer is a crucial role within organizations, ensuring that they adhere to various laws, regulations, and industry standards. They act as the organization's… https://www.riskwatch.com/top-5-risks-in-retail/ https://www.riskwatch.com/top-5-risks-in-retail/ Sat, 01 Feb 2025 12:41:00 GMT The Top Risks in Retail Whether your business is a brick and mortar location or you operate as an online entity, retail organizations require specialized risk management to meet their needs. To stay… https://www.riskwatch.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-compliance-risk-management/ https://www.riskwatch.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-compliance-risk-management/ Tue, 18 Jun 2024 13:21:59 GMT Table of Contents Ever feel like your business is navigating a minefield of regulations? That's where compliance risk management comes in. This guide will equip you to understand and navigate this… https://www.riskwatch.com/top-5-risks-in-construction/ https://www.riskwatch.com/top-5-risks-in-construction/ Mon, 03 Jun 2024 14:59:52 GMT Construction Risk According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the U.S. construction industry was worth $1.3 trillion in 2019. Within such a large industry like construction, risk is inherent in all… https://www.riskwatch.com/how-often-should-healthcare-organizations-assess-their-compliance-programs/ https://www.riskwatch.com/how-often-should-healthcare-organizations-assess-their-compliance-programs/ Tue, 21 May 2024 03:54:25 GMT Healthcare organizations operate in a complex and highly regulated environment. Compliance programs are essential to ensure that these organizations adhere to all relevant laws, regulations, and… https://www.riskwatch.com/ultimate-guide-to-compliance-risk-management-for-utilities-companies/ https://www.riskwatch.com/ultimate-guide-to-compliance-risk-management-for-utilities-companies/ Mon, 08 Apr 2024 14:16:43 GMT Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of the utilities sector, Compliance & Risk Management has become a critical component of operations. As regulatory requirements continue to tighten,… https://www.riskwatch.com/what-type-of-businesses-need-to-comply-with-pci-dss/ https://www.riskwatch.com/what-type-of-businesses-need-to-comply-with-pci-dss/ Thu, 21 Mar 2024 07:30:28 GMT The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a set of security controls designed to ensure that all companies that accept, process, store, or transmit credit card information… https://www.riskwatch.com/how-to-use-automated-assessment-software-to-manage-and-meet-your-security-and-compliance-requirements/ https://www.riskwatch.com/how-to-use-automated-assessment-software-to-manage-and-meet-your-security-and-compliance-requirements/ Mon, 26 Feb 2024 07:39:14 GMT ## How to Use Automated Assessment Software to Manage and Meet Your Security and Compliance Requirements Security and compliance are two essential aspects of any organization, especially in today’s… https://www.riskwatch.com/oil-and-gas-risk-management/ https://www.riskwatch.com/oil-and-gas-risk-management/ Wed, 21 Feb 2024 11:26:35 GMT Oil and Gas Industry The oil and gas industry is a volatile one, inundated by a number of risks and regulations which range from worker safety to environmental concern. It is designated as a… https://www.riskwatch.com/risk-management-process/ https://www.riskwatch.com/risk-management-process/ Mon, 19 Feb 2024 12:10:36 GMT What is ISO 31000? ISO 31000 is a security analysis methodology, or risk management process, that is used in various risk programs across a range of different industries. It helps standardize the… https://www.riskwatch.com/what-is-gap-analysis/ https://www.riskwatch.com/what-is-gap-analysis/ Sun, 18 Feb 2024 11:00:43 GMT Gap Analysis A gap analysis is a necessary component of risk management that is, at times, unclear to those in risk, security, and compliance positions. This leaves the question of, “What is a gap… https://www.riskwatch.com/top-5-risks-in-education/ https://www.riskwatch.com/top-5-risks-in-education/ Thu, 15 Feb 2024 10:27:27 GMT Risks in Education Whether students are 6-years-old or 40, educational institutions are responsible for providing them with a safe, productive learning environment free of risks. Education risk… https://www.riskwatch.com/the-importance-of-risk-monitoring/ https://www.riskwatch.com/the-importance-of-risk-monitoring/ Tue, 13 Feb 2024 16:57:15 GMT Risk Monitoring Overview Risk monitoring is a crucial step in the total risk management process. Unfortunately, there is never a true end to the risk management process; risk monitoring will always… https://www.riskwatch.com/the-can-spam-act/ https://www.riskwatch.com/the-can-spam-act/ Tue, 13 Feb 2024 14:12:53 GMT What Is the CAN-SPAM Act? The CAN-SPAM Act essentially dictates what can and cannot be done in regards to commercial messaging, including what can happen if you’re noncompliant. Formally referred to… https://www.riskwatch.com/risk-management-in-banking/ https://www.riskwatch.com/risk-management-in-banking/ Fri, 09 Feb 2024 16:47:49 GMT Risk management in banking has largely been focused on compliance with regulations and standards in recent times. This practice primarily stems from the regulations and culture that emerged during… https://www.riskwatch.com/industries-risk-management-solution/ https://www.riskwatch.com/industries-risk-management-solution/ Fri, 09 Feb 2024 13:16:37 GMT We live in a society where risk is ever present and impossible to avoid, no matter what industry you are in. It is no secret that some industries tend to face higher risk than others, therefor they… https://www.riskwatch.com/top-five-supplier-risk/ https://www.riskwatch.com/top-five-supplier-risk/ Mon, 05 Feb 2024 18:42:10 GMT A supplier can be defined as a person or organization that provides a product or service to a vendor. Most all organizations use suppliers to provide goods and/or services to them. Though most do it,… https://www.riskwatch.com/top-5-risks-in-transportation/ https://www.riskwatch.com/top-5-risks-in-transportation/ Mon, 05 Feb 2024 10:43:37 GMT Top 5 Transportation Risks Transportation risk management begins with analyzing your biggest risks, determine where they come from, and the likelihood they will occur. It’s absolutely critical to… https://www.riskwatch.com/the-top-5-risks-in-insurance/ https://www.riskwatch.com/the-top-5-risks-in-insurance/ Thu, 01 Feb 2024 12:40:38 GMT Top 5 Risks in the Insurance Industry Insurance companies place an abundant focus on protecting their customers and minimizing their impact from risks. However, it's vital for these insurance… https://www.riskwatch.com/risk-scoring-methodology/ https://www.riskwatch.com/risk-scoring-methodology/ Wed, 31 Jan 2024 15:32:04 GMT What is Risk Scoring? Risk scoring is the process of attaining a calculated score that tells you how severe a risk is, based off of several factors. Without a standard model for risk scoring, risk… https://www.riskwatch.com/top-5-risks-facing-manufacturers/ https://www.riskwatch.com/top-5-risks-facing-manufacturers/ Wed, 24 Jan 2024 12:57:28 GMT Top 5 Risks in Manufacturing When risks aren’t managed correctly, we often see the negative results plastered on the news and across social media. Delays, breaches, and quality issues are all… https://www.riskwatch.com/top-5-risks-in-financial-services/ https://www.riskwatch.com/top-5-risks-in-financial-services/ Wed, 24 Jan 2024 09:10:55 GMT Top Five Risks in Financial Services Within the financial industry, we’re seeing a balance struggle to provide a smooth and automated experience to the customer while simultaneously maintaining a… https://www.riskwatch.com/top-five-risks-in-healthcare/ https://www.riskwatch.com/top-five-risks-in-healthcare/ Fri, 19 Jan 2024 19:06:38 GMT Top Five Risks Facing the Healthcare Industry The healthcare industry faces unprecedented risks and compounding regulatory compliance requirements. They’re particularly vulnerable due to their heavy… https://www.riskwatch.com/physical-security-inspections/ https://www.riskwatch.com/physical-security-inspections/ Tue, 16 Jan 2024 18:52:36 GMT An Overview of Physical Security Inspections A comprehensive physical security inspection is essential for protecting your business. A physical security inspection is a process of checking your asset… https://www.riskwatch.com/how-to-allocate-resources/ https://www.riskwatch.com/how-to-allocate-resources/ Tue, 16 Jan 2024 16:48:35 GMT What is Resource Allocation Resource allocation, in the scope of risk management, is the process of how an organization distributes its resources across the company for specific uses. This includes… https://www.riskwatch.com/service-provider-risk-and-compliance/ https://www.riskwatch.com/service-provider-risk-and-compliance/ Sun, 07 Jan 2024 15:28:43 GMT Service Provider Risk and Compliance In our continuing effort to educate on the importance of risk assessment and compliance, this week we wanted to touch base on service provider risk and what you… https://www.riskwatch.com/cyber-risk-assessments/ https://www.riskwatch.com/cyber-risk-assessments/ Sun, 08 Oct 2023 02:51:16 GMT ## Cyber Risk Assessments RiskWatch offers over 50 prebuilt content libraries that are ready for use in our platform. These libraries contain industry standards and regulations, lending subject… https://www.riskwatch.com/risks-every-real-estate-business-should-guard-against/ https://www.riskwatch.com/risks-every-real-estate-business-should-guard-against/ Mon, 24 Jan 2022 12:24:46 GMT While there are many great opportunities provided for real estate businesses, there are also certain risks that should be protected against. A real estate business depends entirely on its agents and… https://www.riskwatch.com/denial-of-service-attacks/ https://www.riskwatch.com/denial-of-service-attacks/ Mon, 10 Jan 2022 16:48:44 GMT What are Denial of Service Attacks? Denial of Service (DoS) Attacks are meant to shut down a network, making it inaccessible to intended users. Often, systems are shut down due to malicious traffic… https://www.riskwatch.com/man-in-the-middle-attack/ https://www.riskwatch.com/man-in-the-middle-attack/ Fri, 07 Jan 2022 16:08:59 GMT What is a Man-in-the Middle Attack? A man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack is a type of cyberattack in which a cybercriminal secretly intercepts communication between two parties, therefore being “in the… https://www.riskwatch.com/fileless-malware-risk/ https://www.riskwatch.com/fileless-malware-risk/ Wed, 05 Jan 2022 16:07:49 GMT What is Fileless Malware? Fileless malware is a type of malicious software that utilizes legitimate programs, rather than virus-laden files, to infect a host. These legitimate programs are used to… https://www.riskwatch.com/spear-phishing/ https://www.riskwatch.com/spear-phishing/ Thu, 02 Dec 2021 16:40:12 GMT What is Spear Phishing? Spear phishing is a means of electronic communication, most commonly via email, that is targeted to a specific individual or business in an attempt to steal private… https://www.riskwatch.com/network-breach-awareness/ https://www.riskwatch.com/network-breach-awareness/ Mon, 15 Nov 2021 15:54:25 GMT A network breach, also referred to as network intrusion, refers to a cyberattack or unauthorized activity on your organization’s digital network. This breach typically jeopardizes network security… https://www.riskwatch.com/awareness-of-third-party-risks/ https://www.riskwatch.com/awareness-of-third-party-risks/ Fri, 12 Nov 2021 16:06:02 GMT Third-party risk is quickly becoming a primary concern for many organizations as the utilization of outside resources continues to increase. These organizations are operating in a complex ecosystem… https://www.riskwatch.com/riskwatch-product-breakdown/ https://www.riskwatch.com/riskwatch-product-breakdown/ Tue, 19 Oct 2021 08:25:29 GMT RiskWatch Introduction Thank you for taking the time to read about RiskWatch! Every so often, for the sake of clarity, we like to post a recap of who we are and the products we offer. Since 1993… https://www.riskwatch.com/california-oil-spill/ https://www.riskwatch.com/california-oil-spill/ Fri, 08 Oct 2021 15:11:41 GMT Late last week on Friday, October 1st, a major oil spill occurred off the coast of Southern California. An estimated 126,000 gallons of oil had spread across 13 square miles of the Pacific Ocean,… https://www.riskwatch.com/what-is-gdpr/ https://www.riskwatch.com/what-is-gdpr/ Wed, 22 Sep 2021 13:09:25 GMT GDPR Defined The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a data privacy and security law that was passed by the European Union back in 2018. It quickly made its reputation as one of the toughest… https://www.riskwatch.com/what-is-grc/ https://www.riskwatch.com/what-is-grc/ Tue, 14 Sep 2021 13:11:22 GMT GRC Defined GRC is an acronym for governance, risk, and compliance; it’s a term that refers to an organization’s strategy and management for each of those three components. GRC is a structured… https://www.riskwatch.com/what-is-risk-management-software/ https://www.riskwatch.com/what-is-risk-management-software/ Tue, 24 Aug 2021 13:35:38 GMT What is Risk Management Software? Risk management software is a necessary tool that aids companies in preventing or managing a variety of risks. These risks include, but are not limited to, financial… https://www.riskwatch.com/financial-risks-that-could-be-present-in-your-supply-chain/ https://www.riskwatch.com/financial-risks-that-could-be-present-in-your-supply-chain/ Mon, 19 Jul 2021 15:54:11 GMT One of the most difficult parts of running a business includes the dependency you have on other people. You depend on your employees to pull their weight and you depend on other companies to help you… https://www.riskwatch.com/increased-regulations-for-financial-institutions/ https://www.riskwatch.com/increased-regulations-for-financial-institutions/ Wed, 14 Jul 2021 15:53:35 GMT On June 30th, 2021, the U.S. Department of the Treasury released a set of national priorities in a document titled ‘Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism National… https://www.riskwatch.com/outsourcing-risk-management/ https://www.riskwatch.com/outsourcing-risk-management/ Thu, 17 Jun 2021 15:09:28 GMT Outsourcing is a business practice of hiring a third party to perform services or create goods that otherwise could be performed in-house by the company’s existing staff. This applies to a wide range…