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Technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) companies stand at a critical juncture, confronting many business risks that are increasing in scale, complexity and cost. Our 13th annual Executive Perspectives on Top Risks Survey shows rising cybersecurity threats, changing regulatory and compliance demands, and economic volatility are among the top challenges facing TMT companies.
Featured Insights

Trump 2.0: The First 100 Days – A Look at Industry Winners and Losers
When Donald Trump took office on January 20 as the 47th President of the United States, U.S. chief executive officers (CEOs) were looking forward to...

Navigating New Tariffs: Enhance Agility and Confidence
New and fluctuating tariffs and potential shifts in trade relationships are creating significant challenges for management teams. Supply Chain and...

Top compliance challenges facing the technology industry in 2025
In the fast-paced world of technology, both regulators and companies face challenges applying existing laws to new and rapid developments. Given the...

2024 Technology, Media and Telecommunications Finance Priorities
Discover how TMT Finance Priorities are shifting towards AI, cost optimisation, and robust data security in the digital age.
Security & Privacy

Protect Your Cloud Environment With CNAPP
In 2023, a prominent global technology firm experienced a significant security breach when sensitive production data was inadvertently restored in a...

Navigating the DOJ final rule on bulk sensitive personal data: What does it mean for your business?
Multinational organisations must now comply with a sweeping new U.S. Department of Justice rule that restricts the transfer of bulk sensitive personal...

Network and information security directive 2 (NIS2)
The European Commission has revised the NIS Directive, expanding its scope to include numerous new sectors. This revision aims to enhance...

The DoD unveils the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Programme: A primer for defense contractors
As cybersecurity threats evolve, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has introduced a long-awaited pivotal framework aimed at bolstering the security...
Risk Management and Compliance

Podcast | Digital Assets and Their Implications for Governance and Strategy – with Frank Kurre and Ann Rodriguez
In this Episode, host Frank Kurre welcomes Ann Rodriguez, a seasoned executive who brings extensive leadership experience from Deutsche Bank, GE...

A guide to the EU AI Act: Regulations, compliance and best practices
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues its explosive growth within organizations around the world, with virtually every business function exploring...

Podcast | Advantages of Greater Legal and Compliance Collaboration
In a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, the integration of compliance and legal functions has never been more crucial. In the latest installment...

Crypto and the Travel Rule: What’s Going On?
Navigate crypto Travel Rule compliance: understanding its impact, the need for flexible solutions, and areas of focus for implementation.
Emerging Technology

Agentic AI: What It Is and Why Boards Should Care
In 2024, generative artificial intelligence (AI) was all the rage. In 2025, agentic AI has surfaced as the next frontier of AI deployment. What is...

Podcast | Balancing Risk and Innovation: Building AI Centers of Excellence
In this episode of Protiviti’s Legal Perspectives podcast, podcast host Chad Volkert discusses with Protiviti experts Bryan Throckmorton and Joel...

Does DeepSeek disrupt your AI strategy? It should.
Late last month, DeepSeek, the China-based AI startup, sent shockwaves worldwide when it released its latest model, DeepSeek R1, which it says rivals...

A Director’s Road Map for Effective AI Implementation
Almost every organisation around the world is trying to figure out what artificial intelligence (AI) offers and how to deploy it to move the business...
Business Performance and Optimisation

Podcast | ESG Mindset – A Conversation with Matthew Sekol
In this episode of Board Perspectives, Protiviti Associate Director Alyse Mauro Mason talks to Matthew about the ESG mindset, technology and where we...

Technology-modernisation projects must define and deliver tangible value to justify investment
Unleash growth with technology modernisation. Drive value, lower costs, increase flexibility and meet regulatory requirements effectively.

AI Investments Require the CFO’s Expertise – and Vice Versa
Explore how CFO expertise is crucial for maximising AI investments in finance for strategic growth and governance.

CFOs Address a Data Security and Privacy Triple Threat
CFOs prioritise addressing the trifecta of data security and privacy threats due to rising cyber warfare, extortion risks, and stringent regulatory...