In this episode of Global Risk Community Chat, we discuss critical cybersecurity tips for risk managers to help you avoid devastating losses like $850,000 due to cyber threats.

Mark Bassingthwaighte, National Risk Manager at ALPS Corporation, shares his 27+ years of expertise, focusing on protecting businesses from sophisticated cyberattacks, including business email compromise, wire fraud, and the impact of AI-driven scams.

Mark highlights actionable strategies such as mandatory social engineering awareness training, out-of-band communication for verification, and securing home networks for hybrid work environments.

Whether you're a risk manager, Chief Risk Officer, or simply looking to strengthen your business's cybersecurity, this episode is packed with practical advice to safeguard your organization.

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Biodiversity risks and their connection to climate change are often overlooked but pose significant threats to businesses worldwide.

In this episode of the Risk Management Show, we discussed "Biodiversity Risks: The Overlooked Business Threat" with Roopa Davé, partner and national climate risk leader at KPMG in Canada, and Josh Hasdell, Senior Manager at ESG Services at KPMG Canada.

Together, they bring decades of expertise in sustainability, climate strategies, and biodiversity risk management.

We explored the critical climate-biodiversity nexus, how businesses can integrate biodiversity risks into enterprise risk management, and the challenges of addressing these interconnected crises.

Roopa and Josh shared actionable insights on using frameworks like the Task Force on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) to enhance resilience and sustainability.

They also highlighted the role of conservation, natural capital, and biodiversity policies in mitigating risks and leveraging opportunities in a rapidly changing world.

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In this episode of the Risk Management Show, we explore AI Risks in Accounting and how to avoid some common pitfalls with Mike Whitmire, CEO of FloQast, the leading accounting transformation platform powered by AI agents.

Mike shares his journey from auditor to tech innovator and offers deep insights into the challenges and risks AI introduces in financial reporting, compliance, and accounting operations.

We discussed critical topics, including the dangers of AI hallucinations, the limitations of generic AI tools, and what businesses must consider when deploying AI in accounting.

Mike also highlights the evolving role of accountants, the talent gap, and how technology like FloQast empowers accounting professionals to automate workflows without compromising accuracy.

Additionally, he provides actionable advice on adapting to AI-driven changes in the field.

If you’re interested in risk management, cyber security, sustainability, or want to hear from industry leaders like Mike, this episode is packed with valuable insights.

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