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Warren Buffett Was Right: Integrity Starts with Background Checks

“In looking for people to hire, look for three qualities: integrity, intelligence and energy. And if they don't have the first, the other two will kill you.” — Warren Buffett

In-Employment Background Checks: A Strategic Imperative, Not Just an HR Formality

In-Employment Background Checks: A Strategic Imperative, Not Just an HR Formality While pre-employment screening helps build a foundation of trust, it’s in-employment background checks that maintain and reinforce it over time.

DORA – A New Storm Front for the Financial Industry?

Since January 2025, the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) has been in effect in the EU – a regulation aimed at strengthening the digital resilience of financial firms. DORA introduces, for the first time, binding EU-wide requirements for managing IT risks.

Insider Threats : Capital One case

One of the most significant insider threat incidents in recent years occurred at Capital One in 2019, resulting in a massive data breach that cost the company dearly in terms of financial losses and reputational damage. The incident involved Paige Thompson, a former Amazon Web Services (AWS) employee, who exploited a badly configurated firewall to access Capital One's cloud-based data.

Understanding Insider Threats in Banking

Understanding Insider Threats in Banking Insider threats pose significant risks to banks, potentially causing severe damage to operations, reputation, and finances. These threats, originating from individuals with authorized access to sensitive information and systems, are particularly challenging to detect and prevent.

Background Checks: A Crucial Defense Against Insider Threats in Oil and Gas

Background Checks: A Crucial Defense Against Insider Threats in Oil and Gas The oil and gas industry, faces numerous security challenges, with insider threats ranking among the most significant. As companies strive to protect their assets, operations, and personnel, background checks have emerged as a critical tool in the fight against insider sabotage and espionage.

Insider Threats in Education

Insider Threats in Education Safety and security of our children have become paramount concerns, especially within educational institutions. As parents and guardians, we entrust schools with our most precious assets - our children - for a significant portion of each day. We place our faith in these institutions to not only educate but also protect and nurture our young ones. However, a critical question arises: How well do we truly know the individuals responsible for this crucial task ? Do the schools know who is working for them ?

Managing Human Risks for External Providers

Managing Human Risks for External Providers In today’s business landscape, companies increasingly rely on external providers for various services, from IT support to facility management. However, failing to conduct thorough background checks on these third parties can expose a company to significant insider threats.

Mitigating the Human Factor: Why Robust Risk Management is Crucial in Healthcare

Mitigating the Human Factor: Why Robust Risk Management is Crucial in Healthcare The healthcare industry, entrusted with individual well-being, faces unique challenges. While technological advancements and regulations improve safety and efficacy, the human element remains a significant risk. Human risk management—thorough background checks and robust internal controls—is crucial for clinics, pharmaceutical companies, and healthcare technology firms.

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