GBD136. Cybersecurity Advisory. Digital Transformation in the age of COVID

GBD136. Cybersecurity Advisory. Digital Transformation in the age of COVID

Author: AICPA & CIMA November 25, 2020 Duration: 31:06

"We're talking about ALL the fingers that Digital Transformation has, ALL the paths that it can flow down through an organisation

Digital Transformation: What is it? What are the benefits and risks? How has COVID impacted the subject for good or ill? Guest host Daimon Geopfert of RSM presents this November Cybersecurity Advisory episode, exploring what "Digital Transformation" means in the age of COVID. Joined by Jerry Ravi and Greg Fritsky of EisnerAmper, the conversation touches on the broader subject of how the pandemic has affected the way organisations plan and prioritise their transformation efforts.

Talking Points. This conversation touches on these and other topics and considerations:

  • What does digital transformation mean? Has that definition changed over time?
  • What are the most common areas of a business to be targeted for transformation?
  • Does this vary by organisation size and industry?
  • How has this impacted the pace and approach to digital transformation?
  • What are the risks of going ahead with digital transformation? What are the risks of not doing so?
  • Other considerations for business, operations, regulatory, security, personnel, and more.

Resources. Use these links to find out more about this topic, or to access free guidance and resources to implement in your own team or organisation.

The Voices. Connect with the people behind the conversation.

  • Daimon Geopfert is Security & Privacy Consulting National Leader at RSM
  • Jerry Ravi is Process, Risk & Technology Solutions National Leader & Partner at EisnerAmper
  • Greg Fritsky is Director of Digital Solutions at EisnerAmper.

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