Information Risk Management

In the fast moving arena of information technology and e-Commerce, it is a constant challenge for companies to balance their business goals with the business risks of using (or not using) technology.

KPMG understands the need to keep pace with technology and take advantage of the tremendous opportunities offered by technological modernization, but we are also aware of the risks involved and the responsibility at the Board level to control those risks. KPMG's Information Risk Management (IRM) practice advises on managing risks which may arise from the use of information technology.

If you are undergoing rapid growth, have large, complex information systems or are implementing new leading edge technologies or e-Commerce solutions, KPMG can help you identify and manage the associated IT risks so you can meet your strategic and financial goals.

Get The Most From Your IT Projects

Continuous advances in technology have shortened the development time and increased the complexity of information system development projects. This complexity and the time pressures brought on by the need for a faster "speed to market," bring additional risk. KPMG offers you practical advice and assistance to help enhance your processes and controls to manage these risks and improve the likelihood that a project will meet its objectives.

Improve the Return from your IT Investment

Increasing competitive pressures means you have to look carefully at your IT investments to ensure that you're getting what you pay for. We can provide you with valuable independent feedback on how your investments compare with those of your competitors and the marketplace. We can provide advice to help you manage your use of IT so it is effective in delivering a competitive advantage.

Plan for Business Interruptions

As organisations move their business online, the requirement for continuous availability of services increases dramatically. Having reliable systems with high availability and the means to quickly recover, should anything serious go wrong, is becoming a key differentiator in the e-business world. Things other than the traditional "disaster" can impair service capabilities, including inadequate change management plans, hardware failure, virus attack, or telecommunications failure. KPMG can help you plan for these events through risk analysis, network and system design, and recovery planning - improving the availability, reliability, and recoverability of the key information systems that you and your customers rely upon.

Trust and Security in the e-business world

As more businesses enter the arena of electronic trading, there is an increasing realization that these organizations must secure their systems. KPMG's IRM practice can assist businesses by providing independent audits of their e-Business infrastructures.

For more information, contact Donald Barnett, Partner in Charge, Information Risk Management, (876) 922-6640