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.
American Risk & Compliance News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Gluware launches Titan Exposure Management for networks
Security teams could cut false positives and speed fixes as the new tool ties vulnerability alerts to live network device states.
Zero Latency launches closed beta of Zerogrid AI grid
Select Fortune 1000 firms and telecoms will test a system that routes AI tasks to edge capacity to meet latency and data rules.
Rackspace and AMD unveil enterprise AI cloud tie-up
Regulated businesses could gain a governed private AI stack as Rackspace plans to add AMD chips to its managed cloud offering.
Major banks join LTX for AI-powered bond trading platform
The addition of five Wall Street banks gives LTX deeper liquidity and board backing as it tries to win more corporate bond trading flow.
Daon launches AI workforce fraud tool for employers
Employers are facing deeper fake-job and account-takeover risks as Daon ties verification to hiring, access and recovery checks.
Expel launches AI framework for security operations
Security teams facing rising alert volumes now have a guide for deciding which tasks AI should handle and which need human control.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Risk & Compliance
Atera offers fee-free Robin if AI misses support target
DocuWare named a challenger in Gartner document review
Cognizant launches Secure AI Services for enterprises
Strike Graph launches Trust Chain for supplier risk
Group-IB named a Leader in Gartner cyberthreat report
Featured News
AI use in life sciences focused on augmentation - for now
AI in life sciences is boosting workflows rather than replacing scientists, as firms navigate regulation, data risks and uneven adoption across markets.
Sage Intacct builds explainable AI into accounting
Accountants facing staff shortages may gain faster workflows, as Sage Intacct’s new agent exposes its calculations, sources and audit trail.
Sage branding itself on trust in AI world of 'big voices'
Trust is emerging as a selling point for finance software as Sage warns that opaque AI can leave CFOs answerable for costly errors.
Exclusive: Denodo's Dominic Sartorio on perfect data vs the right data
Trust in enterprise AI is being undermined as Denodo research finds most firms still lack live, context-aware data for production use.
Google flags urgency as AI reshapes cyber threats
Patching delays now carry greater risk as Google says AI is helping attackers scale intrusions, speed up breaches and automate operations.
Exclusive: Google Cloud reshaping finance with agentic AI
Banks must move beyond isolated pilots if they want agentic AI to deliver enterprise-wide gains, Google Cloud says.
Netskope's Tony Burnside - visibility is key to AI security
AI tools are creating hidden east-west traffic that security teams struggle to monitor, raising the risk of data leakage and compromise.
Exclusive: Celonis global banking head says AI rollout hinges on process intelligence
Banks risk wasting AI spending unless they first map how work really flows, as Celonis says process intelligence is becoming phase zero.
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
AI could help unlock the long-promised value of IoT, as Singapore-based Affirmo pushes real-time tracking into manufacturing and logistics.
TrendAI: Evolving the cybersecurity value proposition
New research shows two-thirds of Australian business and IT leaders feel pressured to approve AI projects while overlooking security risks.
Diligence the watchword as oversight lags AI governance
Most boards are using AI for routine tasks, but only 3% have woven it into risk oversight, leaving organisations exposed to fresh hazards.
Rockwell Automation brings SecureOT to industrial systems
Australian operators face rising cyber risk as Rockwell warns poor visibility and unmanaged remote access can disrupt safety-critical systems.
'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.
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Smart Communications pursues trusted AI for customers
Smart Communications helps organisations in regulated industries face down communication challenges every day.
Composable, process‑aware AI key to enterprise ROI
Process intelligence and composable architecture are emerging as the missing ingredients to turn fragile AI pilots into resilient, traceable value.
Expert Columns
The Death of the Firewall
Why trust is the bottleneck for AI-driven operations
Rebuilding trust: preparing for the post-quantum internet
Is your data ready for AI? 5 steps before deploying an agent
Data quality powers KYB: Mitigating risk and fighting fraud in real-time
Why service desks are emerging as a critical security weakness
Data quality charter vital for lasting business gains
Upgrading legacy systems: How to confidently implement modernised applications
How accurate address data powers identity verification
One click can trigger a breach, but security can stop it
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Risk & Compliance News
Avant's AI virtual agent handles 62% of customer calls
Customers at Avant Card are seeing faster support, with AI now resolving 62% of inbound calls and freeing staff for complex cases.
FIS & Anthropic launch AI agent for bank crime probes
Banks could cut anti-money laundering case reviews from hours to minutes, as the new system keeps data and audit trails inside FIS's controlled environment.
Ataccama & ServiceNow surface data quality in catalog
Users of ServiceNow Data Catalog will now see Ataccama quality scores and alerts before selecting data, helping reduce bad AI and workflow decisions.
Xero flags rising payment delays for US small firms
Cash flow pressure is building for US small firms as payment times lengthened and late invoices rose in Xero's March quarter data.
Abnormal AI names three executives amid attack surge
Rising AI-driven phishing is forcing cyber security vendors to bolster defences, as Abnormal AI adds senior leaders in product, customer success and legal.
Lovelace unveils Elemental for verifiable enterprise AI
Businesses adopting AI for sensitive decisions may gain traceable answers as Lovelace targets reliability gaps with a verifiable data platform.
360 Privacy expands C-suite with four executive appointments
As personal data risks rise, the security firm is adding leadership to push enterprise growth and broaden its revenue push.
AI now powers most dangerous cyber threats, warns SANS
Defenders face faster, harder-to-stop attacks as SANS says AI is now built into phishing, malware and reconnaissance at scale.
Black Ore opens Tax Autopilot to thousands of CPA firms
The roll-out comes as firms face a mounting accountant shortage, with Black Ore claiming Tax Autopilot can slash return prep time by up to 98%.
Sonny's CTO warns against AI-generated code without review
Human review had to be reinstated after AI-written software at Sonny's quickly developed faults, highlighting the risks of unchecked code generation.
OnePay to launch Tempo validator for stablecoin payments
Stablecoin payouts and instant account funding could become faster for OnePay users as the fintech joins Tempo’s validator set.
Apricorn appoints Jeanclaude Toma as Chief Executive
The data storage supplier is looking to widen its reach in government and regulated sectors as Jeanclaude Toma takes over as Chief Executive Officer.
Astor raises USD $5 million to guide retail investors
The funding will help Astor expand its AI adviser for retail investors as younger savers increasingly turn to social media for tips.
BAND raises USD $17 million for multi-agent AI layer
Adoption of AI agents in business is creating a new infrastructure bottleneck as companies struggle to coordinate systems across clouds and partners.
Alkami launches digital sales platform for US banks
More banks and credit unions are opting for bundled onboarding and engagement tools as Alkami ties account opening to digital banking and marketing.
Rilian raises USD $17.5 million to expand AI cyber platform
The funding will help Rilian hire staff and push Caspian into the US and Gulf markets as governments race to automate cyber defence.
CleanStart launches shell-less read-only containers
Existing deployments can gain stronger protection against post-compromise persistence without changing Dockerfiles, CI/CD pipelines or runtime workflows.
Monk raises USD $25 million to tackle invoice delays
The funding will help Monk target a USD $3 trillion US receivables market where many overdue bills stall over portal errors and missing details.
US SMBs keep cybersecurity automation despite budget strain
Inflation is forcing smaller firms to trim tech spend, but security tools are still seen as worth the cost amid costly breach risks.
KPMG launches AI assistant for month-end financial close
Month-end reporting could move faster for finance teams as a new assistant takes on routine close tasks while humans keep final sign-off.
Job Moves
Abnormal AI names three executives amid attack surge
360 Privacy expands C-suite with four executive appointments
Apricorn appoints Jeanclaude Toma as Chief Executive
The Suite appoints Laura Belmont as General Counsel
QuSecure appoints Tom Lounibos as strategic advisor
Alation appoints Rick Baker as Chief Operating Officer
Halcyon hires Dave Hannigan as ransomware Security Chief
Wallarm appoints new chief executive as AI focus grows
KYND hires Aaron Aanenson to lead US cyber insurance
