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Ericsson Bribery Part 2: Too Little Responsibility, Too Late?

The conclusion of this two-part series reviews how bribery claims prompted Ericsson's anti-corruption approach to evolve.

Disclosing Exploits Will Protect Online Trade

The PATCH Act would be a step towards the US government protecting the safe transit of goods and services in cyberspace like it protects them on the high seas.

Streaming Hurts Cable… and ESPN Sports Coverage

The Disney-owned sports media business has cut expensive stars to offset a fall in revenues as customers turn away from cable networks.

Why We Need a Leakage Susceptibility Model

The BT Leakage Susceptibility Model is currently undergoing evaluation by members of the Risk & Assurance Group.

Three Good Ways (and a Bad Way) to Use Test Calls

At the SIGOS Düsseldorf conference I will argue telcos rarely maximize the value of test calls for checking bills, discouraging wider implementation of a useful control.

Ericsson Bribery Part 1: The Story so Far

The first part of this two-part series summarizes how Ericsson came to be accused of paying bribes in 18 different countries.

Welcome the WannaCry Global Cyberattack

On Thursday, I argued fear should be used to motivate increased investment in all kinds of risk and assurance. On Friday, WannaCry illustrated why.

May-Day: Price Control Pledge Causes UK Energy Share Price Tumble

Government tariff caps benefit customers who do not shop around, but discourage competition on price.

Changing the Motivation for Managing Risk and Assurance

Psychology and stock market data suggest arguments for more investment in risk management and business assurance.

Singing a Song about Fraud, Bicycles and GDP

Global telecoms fraud is such a big business that it is worth more than the GDP of some countries.

BT Signs New 5-year Framework Deal with Subex

Subex provides BT with software for interconnect billing and revenue assurance.

Leaked Regulation Shows UK Gov Will Force Telcos to Decrypt Comms for Real-Time Surveillance

The new regulation will require comms providers to create backdoors for encryption.

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