Imagine your computer account is like your house in that you need specific keys to get inside where all your valuables are kept. For years, people relied on simple door locks only requiring one key - like a password, as their main form of security. But clever thieves, known as "phishers," have become really skilled at tricking people into handing over copies of their keys (stealing passwords, codes, and authentication tokens). This growing threat has prompted the need for newer and stronger methods of authentication in payment security, such as phishing-resistant authentication.

This article was featured in the World Economic Forum, written by Schellman’s Jerrad Bartczak, Senior Associate AI, and Stu Block, Sustainability Practice Director.

In groundbreaking news, it was announced at the CBPR Forum held in Singapore this week that the Global CBPR System will officially go live on June 2nd, 2025.

The use of artificial intelligence is rapidly expanding across businesses and industries, driving innovation, improving efficiency, and unlocking new opportunities. However, as AI systems become more integrated into critical decision-making processes and daily business operations, concerns about their ethical and responsible use also continue to rise. Questions surrounding fairness, transparency, and accountability have become increasingly prominent, highlighting the need for a structured approach to evaluating AI’s broader ethical and societal implications.

In a world where data privacy laws and regulations are rapidly changing, the new ISO 27701:2025 standard has finally arrived and is bringing fresh challenges – and opportunities – for businesses trying to navigate privacy compliance. ISO 27701 is one of several internationally recognized standards in the ISO 27000 family that contain requirements and guidance for information security and privacy management.

As artificial intelligence continues to become increasingly integrated into regular business operations, the need for its responsible development and use also continues to grow. From bias and fairness to data privacy and security concerns, the risks associated with AI are driving governments around the world to introduce new and evolving legislation aimed at ensuring its ethical and safe deployment.

Organizations complete mergers and acquisitions (M&A) all the time, be it for growth and expansion, to further synergize or diversify, or for other incentives. And as varied as your reason(s) may be for your latest realignment, there is one consistent impact M&A has no matter the driver—the effect on your ongoing compliance cycles. As such, you need to have a plan to properly adjust, especially since there are different paths you can take when accommodating such an organizational shift.

In today’s complex and constantly evolving regulatory environment, businesses face an ever-growing array of compliance requirements across multiple frameworks ranging from FedRAMP, PCI, ISO, GDPR, and HIPAA, to name a few. Navigating these compliance waters is increasingly challenging, particularly with regards to cybersecurity and data protection. However, there are measures you can take to significantly refine your compliance processes. In this article, we will explore how streamlining all of your compliance efforts with a single trusted provider can not only simplify your processes but also enhance your overall security posture.