A QUANTUM LEAP

In an era of rapid technological change, digital trust professionals need to understand and anticipate the emerging challenges and risk scenarios.

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ISACA Journal Article

Focal Points for Auditable and Explainable AI

Author: Guy Pearce

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a branch of computer science that originated, at least academically, almost 75 years ago.

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Making and Breaking Data Security With Quantum Machines

Author: Dalia Khader

The characteristics of the quantum universe are not very intuitive when based on observations of everyday physics, which may explain why even theoretical physicist Albert Einstein found the phenomena “spooky."

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Evaluating Ethical Challenges in AI and ML

Author: Joshua Scarpino

In general, privacy, bias and discrimination are currently receiving a lot of attention. However, it is common for them to be underprioritized in technology implementations and treated as isolated issues...

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Managing Security Across Disparate Database Technologies

Author: Adam Kohnke

Enterprise databases present several unique challenges for security and audit professionals. They are paradoxical, as they must securely store vast amounts of sensitive data...

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Case Study: Eliminating the Embedded Malware Threat at the Binary Level

Author: Mick Brady

Attack methods that evade enterprise security controls are understandably favored among cybercriminals, and the growing trend toward embedding malware in documents is evidence of the difficulty of...

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Rethinking the Effectiveness of Controls in the Digital Age

Author: Jeimy J. Cano M.

In the midst of international geopolitical turbulence, organizations must mobilize to keep their businesses dynamic and establish long-term strategic postures that define ways forward amid instabilities.

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Privacy, Security and Bias in Emerging Technologies

Author: Shini Menon

Emerging technology is an obvious and oft-repeated term, usually referring to digital technology recently developed. The first use of social messaging tools to make calls or send messages was approximately...

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Implementing Artificial Intelligence: Capabilities and Risk

Author: Ivy Munoko

During the last decade, there has been exponential growth in artificial intelligence (AI) adoption. Total global enterprise AI investments grew from US$12.75 billion to US$67.85 billion between 2015 and 2020.

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Letter From the Incoming Board Chair: Dear Readers

Author: Pam Nigro

As a technology professional, I have borne witness to a technology evolution from sneakernet to ethernet to Internet.

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Information Security Matters: Cyber Decisions Only Executives Can Make

Author: Steven J. Ross

Cybersecurity is not simply a technical problem.” I have heard and read this many times (and have said it a few times, as well).

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IS Audit in Practice: Implementing Emerging Technologies—Agile SDLC Still Works

Author: Cindy Baxter

It was a big deal scheduling network operation center (NOC) tours for customers when I was a client account director in network services...

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Innovation Governance: Charting the Course for Quantum Computing

Author: K. Brian Kelley

Once upon a time, I was an undergraduate physics major studying a subject called quantum mechanics.

Online Exclusives

ISACA Journal Article

Bias and Ethical Concerns in Machine Learning

Author: Niral Sutaria, CISA, ACA

Artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved rapidly over the past few years. A decade ago, AI was just a concept with few real-world applications, but today it is one of the fastest-growing technologies, attracting widespread adoption.

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ASEAN’s Resilience in Capacity Building

Authors: Thongchai Sangsiri, Araya Sawasdichai, Issara Amornkraisee and Kamonchanok Chaiyakun

In 2018, the Government of Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), agreed to establish the ASEAN-Japan Cybersecurity Capacity Building Centre (AJCCBC)1 to train at least 700 cybersecurity personnel to counter cyberthreats and close the cybersecurity skills gap.

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Matching Microsoft Security Tools With the Cyber Kill Chain

Author: Aleksandr Kuznetcov

Among the many security tools and products Microsoft provides, there are a number of mechanisms that are built into the operating systems and enterprise software.

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Blockchain Smart Contracts, Part 2: Applications and Recommendations

Authors: Samuel Zaruba Smith and Andy Garcia

Media attention on blockchain exploded in 2021, with major news outlets reporting on governments’ adoption of blockchain and associated smart contract systems such as central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and egovernment

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Blockchain Smart Contracts, Part 1: Introduction for Accounting and Auditing Professionals

Authors: Samuel Zaruba Smith and Andy Garcia

Blockchain smart contract technology is having and will continue to have a significant impact on accounting and auditing.

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Governance of Key Aspects of System Patch Management

Author: V. J. Srinivas

When a pop-up notification prompts a user to update their system with the latest patch, the response is often to click on the Remind Me Later option.

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The Top-Five Audit Essentials for Driving Efficiency and Value

Author: Sushma Uniyal

Audit teams often struggle to determine why projects get delayed, and they fail to understand resulting client concerns

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A Standardized Approach for Peer Review of Internal Audit

Authors: Gaurav Priyadarshi, Abhishek Anand and Ishika Shukla

The quality of enterprise governance and the questionable judgment and roles of internal auditors have resulted in some financial reporting irregularities, fraud and various forms of malpractice such as insider trading.

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Quantum Disruption for Defensive and Offensive Cybersecurity

Author: Balaji Swaminathan M.

Since the idea of applying the principles of quantum physics to classical computing originated in the early 1980s, many prototypes, simulations and research efforts have been carried out in attempts to put the idea into practice.