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PremiumChapter 3: Ransomware eradication prompts tough choice: To pay or not to pay?
No matter what, the deck is stacked against fictional private utility company Vulnerable Electric as it weighs whether to pay the $5 million ransom demanded by a cybercriminal who breached its systems. Which path do you take?
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PremiumChapter 2, Part 2: Ransomware damage control and when to alert stakeholders
Systems at fictional private utility company Vulnerable Electric remain impacted in the aftermath of a ransomware attack, but the chief executive decides it’s time to be forthright with employees and customers.
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PremiumChapter 2, Part 1: Containment key to ransomware defense
With Day 2 of fictional private utility company Vulnerable Electric’s ransomware crisis comes the need to grasp the extent of its situation. The cyber incident response team’s synchronized efforts are pivotal as time is of the essence.
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PremiumChapter 1, Part 1: Betsy’s human error triggers ransomware crisis
When one of fictional private utility company Vulnerable Electric’s most dedicated employees falls victim to a social engineering hack, her actions in the immediate aftermath are crucial to what will soon become a crisis for the C-suite.
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PremiumChapter 1, Part 2: All hands on deck in C-suite ransomware response
Following the events that triggered a double extortion ransomware attack, the CEO of fictional private utility company Vulnerable Electric mobilizes her cyber incident response team to begin assessing the path forward to dealing with the cybercriminal(s).
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PremiumGraphic: Ranking the pillars of ESG
Environmental, social, or governance—which does your company prioritize? Respondents to our Inside the Mind of the CCO survey were generally split, with trends emerging at industry level.
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PremiumGraphic: 2021 CCO salary practitioner profiles
Benchmark against your peers with chief compliance officer salary data from over 300 respondents to our annual Inside the Mind of the CCO survey.
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PremiumTop ethics and compliance failures of 2021
Systemic risk management lapses at a financial services firm, allegations of toxic culture at a video game giant, and more of the same baffling behavior from one of the world’s largest tech companies comprise CW’s list of the biggest ethics and compliance fails of 2021.
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PremiumCompliance must carve out role in company ESG efforts
Respondents to our “Inside the Mind of the CCO” survey agree compliance should play a key part as businesses determine their ESG strategy—either through primary oversight or meaningful participation.
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PremiumInside the Mind of the CCO: New responsibilities come to fore in 2021
For the third straight year, respondents to our “Inside the Mind of the CCO” survey indicated lack of support and resources as the No. 1 part of their job that keeps them up at night. It’s cause for concern, especially as the role’s mandate grows.
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PremiumThe year of ransomware: How companies are boosting cybersecurity controls
High-profile ransomware events over the last year have prompted businesses to beef up cyber defenses through new investments, increased training, and more, according to our “Inside the Mind of the CCO” survey.
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PremiumDEI & compliance: Signs of advancement and complications
A global outcry for racial justice reached a crescendo in 2020, and corporate America pledged to “meet the moment” with transformative change. According to our “Inside the Mind of the CCO” survey, there are macro signs of companies trying to move the needle, but gaps in DEI progress remain.
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PremiumStop normalizing the gender pay gap
Our “Inside the Mind of the CCO” survey revealed women in compliance were paid far less than men. In a profession where practitioners are hailed as paragons of ethical integrity, why is this OK?
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PremiumCompliance: The happiest profession on Earth?
While the “Great Resignation” takes its toll on many industries, compliance officers responding to CW’s “Inside the Mind of the CCO” survey still near-unanimously say they are happy with their jobs. Amii Barnard-Bahn speaks with practitioners for their insights into the disparity.
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PremiumAsk a CCO: How do you get leadership to support compliance?
Seven senior compliance practitioners impart how to get leadership to understand the value compliance offers the business and commit to supporting ethical initiatives.
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PremiumAsk a CCO: How to ensure right things done for right reasons
How do you encourage employees to do the right things for the right reasons? Seven senior compliance practitioners share what they and their respective companies do to best get results.
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PremiumAsk a CCO: How do you prevent whistleblower retaliation?
Seven senior compliance practitioners detail the steps their respective companies take to ensure whistleblowers are not retaliated against when reporting potential misconduct.
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PremiumAsk a CCO: What makes a good internal reporting system?
Seven senior compliance practitioners explain what they believe to be the key tenets of an internal reporting system that encourages employees to come forward with reports of potential misconduct.
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PremiumAsk a CCO: How do you encourage internal reporting?
Seven senior compliance practitioners share how they encourage employees to come forward with reports of potential misconduct in support of the greater mission of instilling a culture of compliance.
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PremiumChapter 5: Volkswagen’s path to winning back trust
Its monitorship now complete, Volkswagen’s new focus is to rebuild its reputation among its customer base. It’s a long process, says Board Member Hiltrud Werner, one supported by a shift in strategy.


