Global Spotlight

Of the many challenges that businesses faced in 2022, the cyber security risks, and breaches that occurred, were particularly prolific. The world has continued to adopt a more digitally-focused lifestyle with working from home becoming more widespread than it has ever been. Additionally, the rapid adoption of advanced technologies such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, and a reliance on data analytics have meant that there are now more points of vulnerability for cyber attackers to exploit and launch more sophisticated attacks.

There is a lack of board-level awareness and understanding to the sheer scale of the threats and potential attack points, leading to many businesses acting to contain attacks rather than preventing them. On top of this, the skills gap for in-house cyber security expertise has widened. With cyber security concerns increasing worldwide, how can businesses prepare for the road ahead?

In this episode of Global Spotlight, host, John Cronin, is joined by cyber risk experts Sheila Pancholi (RSM UK), Gregor Strobl (RSM Germany), and Ashwin Pal (RSM Australia) as they discuss the following topics:

· The major cyber security trends of 2022 and concerns for 2023

· Considerations for business leaders in the face of more sophisticated cyber attacks

· How businesses could overcome newfound cyber security risks

· And much more…

Featuring:

Sheila Pancholi, Partner – Technology Risk Assurance, RSM UK

Gregor Strobl, Partner and Co-Head of Risk Advisory Services, RSM Germany

Ashwin Pal, Partner – Cyber Security & Privacy Risk Services, RSM Australia

Recorded and produced by Lansons

One of the most critical issues we face today is environmental sustainability as climate change threatens the future of the planet. Governments and businesses have begun to implement climate measures, but do they go far enough? How can nations and businesses foster a united approach in order to create a long-term positive impact?

This was the focus of discussion at the 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27) at Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt, which took place 6th - 20th of November, and saw leaders, representatives, campaigners, and lobbyists from around the world examine the action required to combat climate change.

As some disappointment lingered from COP26, our experts from around the world considered how COP27 measured up. Join RSM’s podcast host, Jon Cronin, Jacob Elkhishin (RSM Australia), Rich Hall, (RSM UK), Gidion Lont (RSM Netherlands), and Kareem Abu Eid (RSM Kuwait), as they explore the following points, and much more:

• The expectations vs reality of COP27
• The standout agreements made and any changes to past net zero agreements
• Progress made on measurement and reporting of impact related activity and net zero targets
• A regional look at how COP27 has influenced key decision makers including the impact in the Middle East and North Africa region

Recorded and produced by Lansons