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Last Week to Comment on ISO31000 Risk Standard
Serious but underfunded professionals know that downloading a draft standard for review also means getting a valuable useful document for free.
The Myth of 3% Leakage Has to End
Somebody compiled an RA survey with one unusually good question, one reasonable question and eight poor questions, then wrote a lot of words that do not tell you anything.
Telco Boss Cloned Phones; Gets 6 Year Prison Term
Ramon Batista admitted that his telco had cloned mobile phones and used the compromised accounts to make international calls, resulting in losses of almost USD800,000 for Sprint and Verizon.
Documentary Reveals Dark Side of Comms Spy Tech
Al Jazeera's Investigative Unit used hidden cameras to record the criminal dealings of tech suppliers that sell IMSI-catchers and other tools that invade people's privacy.
5 Star Sponsors for a 5 Star Profession
Market leading vendors - SIGOS, Subex, WeDo, Neural and Cartesian - have backed a collective bid to professionalize risk and assurance. The community should follow their lead.
UK Utilities: It’s RA or the Highway…
Changes in the UK energy market have encouraged the creation of RA teams, meaning those with relevant skills are in demand.
Ghana Comms and Finance Ministers to Resolve Dispute over National RA Audits
Ghana's Minister of Comms, Ursula Owusu Ekuful, wants to end "confusion" over which firm should audit telco revenues.
The Internet of Things Will Kill Privacy
Combine the views of respected experts with recent news about electronic spying and we are left with grim expectations for how the internet of things will affect privacy.
RA in Mozambique: Rocky Start, Pearly Finish
Always say "yes" to Mozambican seafood, sometimes say "no" to consulting clients, and be careful what you say to fast-talking women at Customs.
Telstra Tech Secrets Made Public by Legal Fight Despite Risk of Cyber ‘Miscreants’
The Aussie telco's sloppy handling of patent information led the court to dismiss the application to keep it from the public.
Commsrisk Top Ten for March 2017
Which stories grabbed the attention of your peers? These were the ten most popular posts during March.
Vodafone UK Billing Complaints Up Again
The latest stats show an upward surge from Vodafone postpaid customers who believe they have been billed incorrectly. Ofcom responded by making excuses instead of taking action.
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