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IT system risk should fall under accounting officer remit, says Re:State
News
22 May 26
The remit of public sector accounting officers should include an explicit requirement to report annually on the level of risk across key IT systems, a think-tank has urged.
The ultimate aim of organisations should be to move to silent running
Opinion
12 Dec 19
As technology continues to render many business processes unrecognisable, it’s time to take stock of new opportunities, writes John Thornton.
Government IT leaders ‘lack confidence in data infrastructure’
News
1 Aug 19
Less than half of central government IT leaders think their current data infrastructure is sufficient to meet their objectives, according to a survey.
How being helpful can lead to harm
Opinion
14 Jun 18
Don’t rely on IT defences to shield your data – watch out for for social engineering, which exploits the human desire to assist, says John Thornton.
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CIPFA: Strong governance needed for continuity following local elections
Revised CIPFA/IFAC governance framework aims to boost practical guidance
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