by Controllers Council | Mar 12, 2025 | Controller Insights, Cybersecurity, Technology
Cybercrime is at an all-time high, with payment fraud posing a significant threat to organizations of all sizes. Controllers play a crucial role in safeguarding company assets and ensuring secure transactions. As a controller, you should familiarize yourself with the...
by Controllers Council | Aug 21, 2024 | Cybersecurity
Fraudsters are constantly looking for ways to exploit organizations and make off with illicitly acquired resources. As a controller, you play a crucial role in safeguarding your business against fraud. However, the individuals you are trying to stop are becoming...
by Controllers Council | Feb 9, 2024 | Cybersecurity, Technology
According to the 2024 CFO/Controller Sentiment Study, investing in cybersecurity technology is a top priority for financial professionals in the new year. For years, CFOs and their cybersecurity counterparts, chief information security officers (CISOs), have relied on...
by Controllers Council | May 30, 2023 | Controller Insights, Cybersecurity, Technology
In an age where cyberattacks threaten your entire ecosystem, it makes little sense to place the entire burden on the shoulders of one department or individual. Instead, companies should pursue greater collaboration between the chief financial officer (CFO) and chief...
by Controllers Council | Jan 31, 2023 | Cybersecurity, Technology
With cybersecurity breaches and mass migration to cloud-platforms, IT departments might be more important than ever. But depending on company size and industry, IT departments could also be outsourced? Recent Controllers Council studies identify that corporate...
by Controllers Council | Jan 16, 2023 | Cybersecurity
What is your company’s cybersecurity plan? According to recent data, only 50% of U.S. companies have a cybersecurity plan in place. Of those that do, only 32% have updated their plan since 2019. Financial personnel and CFOs should take a proactive stance regarding...
