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 relevanceBybit joins Bengaluru fintech summit to deepen India ties
Bybit's Global Policy Head Mykolas will join a Bengaluru fintech summit panel on India's digital finance push and blockchain policy dialogue.
Vehere appoints Somnath Banerjee to senior support role
Vehere names Somnath Banerjee Director of Customer Support and Professional Services as it seeks to boost delivery for enterprise security clients.
KPMG survey says managed services vital for AI rollout
KPMG survey finds managed services are becoming central to AI rollout as executives seek help with skills gaps, cyber risk and governance.
Indian CFOs plan bigger AI spend on finance & procurement
Indian Chief Financial Officers are set to lift AI spending as finance and procurement teams switch to integrated platforms for faster, tighter control.
Milestone adds reporting & cloud storage in update
Milestone updates XProtect and Arcules with automated reporting, broader device support and long-term cloud video storage for hybrid security deployments.
The critical role of data governance as agentic AI grows
How data governance must adapt as agentic AI shifts from advising to acting, with boards urged to set guardrails and oversight.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Risk & Compliance
DevRev wins ISO 27001 certification for AI security
Hyland named Leader in Gartner's 2026 document review
Pax8 & NinjaOne form global MSP referral partnership
SAS refreshes data management tools for AI governance
Rubrik launches Google Cloud tools for AI governance
Featured News
Sage Intacct builds explainable AI into accounting
Sage Intacct's Jon Fasoli says its AI uses a “glass box” model, exposing data, permissions and audit logs to boost confidence.
Sage branding itself on trust in AI world of "big voices"
Sage courts trust in AI with its 'glass box' pitch, as Steve Hare says finance chiefs still need human accountability in the boom.
Exclusive: Denodo's Dominic Sartorio on perfect data vs the right data
Denodo's Dominic Sartorio warns businesses accelerating artificial intelligence deployments that cloud migrations alone do not make data ready for real-time AI.
Google flags urgency as AI reshapes cyber threats
Google warns AI is turbocharging cyber attacks as Sandra Joyce says firms must patch fast, while Gemini boosts threat detection and analysis.
Exclusive: Google Cloud reshaping finance with agentic AI
Google Cloud says banks need governance-led platforms to unlock agentic AI at scale, with tens of agents set to reshape compliance, fraud and risk.
Pepperstone Crypto: Digital assets go mainstream as investors take control of financial future
Pepperstone Crypto says digital assets are moving into the mainstream as regulation, ETFs and younger investors reshape how traders access markets.
Netskope's Tony Burnside - visibility is key to AI security
Netskope's Tony Burnside warns AI agents are creating hidden east-west traffic, calling for omni-directional controls and smarter DLP to stop data leaks.
Exclusive: Celonis global banking head says AI rollout hinges on process intelligence
Banks are slowing AI rollouts as they prioritise process visibility, with Celonis arguing execution depends on understanding how work flows today.
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
Affirmo's Lip Sing Tay says AI can unlock smarter real-time location tracking, as the Singapore firm targets tougher IoT use cases.
TrendAI: Evolving the cybersecurity value proposition
TrendAI urges stronger AI governance as it shifts cybersecurity from fear-based selling to platformised risk reduction for Australian firms.
Diligence the watchword as oversight lags AI governance
Boards lag on AI oversight as Diligent survey finds most directors use the tools, but few have embedded governance or risk controls.
Rockwell Automation brings SecureOT to industrial systems
Rockwell Automation launches SecureOT to help Australian industry counter rising cyber attacks on critical operational technology.
'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.
Smart Communications pursues trusted AI for customers
Smart Communications helps organisations in regulated industries face down communication challenges every day.
Expert Columns
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
Turning security into a story: How managed service providers use reporting to drive retention and revenue
VPN vulnerabilities don't have to become breaches
When identity becomes the payment rail
Debunking the myths holding back asset performance management
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Risk & Compliance News
Zopper appoints Rahul Singh as Chief Financial Officer
Zopper names Rahul Singh as Chief Financial Officer to steer financial planning, investor relations and governance as the insurtech scales in India.
Azul gains momentum on enterprise Java cloud demand
Azul's FY26 surge was fuelled by enterprise Java demand, with finance, healthcare and retail driving bookings as the firm expanded partnerships and tooling.
CloudKeeper wins AWS AI competency as demand grows
CloudKeeper secures AWS AI Services Competency as it expands agentic AI and FinOps tools to help enterprises deploy models securely and control costs.
Persistent ranks third in India's most sustainable companies
Persistent Systems wins top-three sustainability ranking in India as its governance-led ESG approach and AI-linked practices draw fresh recognition.
Cyberscope joins Lunar Strategy in Web3 security push
Cyberscope and Lunar Strategy team up to offer Web3 projects audits, compliance checks and launch support before they scale.
Financial firms' AI use raises data compliance risks
Banks and insurers ramp up generative AI use, but regulated data now drives the bulk of policy breaches, Netskope warns.
Regulated data dominates AI breaches in finance sector
Managed AI tools help curb risk, but regulated financial data still drives most GenAI policy breaches in the sector, Netskope finds.
Cloud.in wins AWS MSP status in cloud services push
Cloud.in secures Amazon Web Services Managed Service Provider status, boosting its pitch for FinOps-led optimisation and AI-driven cloud operations.
AmpliNxt launches 100-day accelerator for AECO startups
AmpliNxt Foundation has unveiled a 100-day accelerator for 10 AECO startups, aiming to turn pilot projects into commercial contracts.
Eventus Security wins four awards at Global InfoSec
Eventus Security's AI-led platform earns four honours for managed detection, SOC and security services, underscoring its growing global reach.
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.
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.
Finternet & Avalanche target India's $10bn TradeFi push
Finternet Labs and Avalanche launch India agriculture tokenisation pilot, eyeing a wider TradeFi market worth up to $10 billion.
WazirX adopts Fireblocks tech to tighten crypto security
Crypto exchange WazirX is integrating Fireblocks technology to tighten custody, access and transaction controls for its 16m users.