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Further reading Operational risk - eba Operational risk - PRA Operational Risk - HSBC Operational Risk Management - PwC Australia Operational Risk and Operational Resilience - PwC UK (PDF)
The term Risk Intelligence initially referred to the act of gathering intelligence on counterparts, for example when providing a loan, in order to enable better decision making. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass broader concepts related to understanding and managing risk, and its modern business usage has evolved as a term that indicates a pursuit for better risk management through the use of software, data and human analysis. ...
Further reading Security Testing - UK Cyber Security Council Continually test your security - NCSC Penetration testing - NCSC Guidance Perform security​ testing - Microsoft Security Engineering
The Azure Shared Responsibility Model outlines the division of security responsibilities suggested by Microsoft between themselves and their customers for managing the cloud. Understanding this model is important for ensuring that both parties effectively manage and secure their cloud environments. Further reading Shared responsibility in the cloud - Microsoft Related pages Shared Responsibility Model
The consensus trap occurs when decision-making is stalled by the pursuit of unanimous agreement. While seeking input and alignment is valuable and at times essential, excessive focus on consensus can lead to wrong decisions, delays, weak compromises, or complete inaction altogether. When organisations prioritise harmony over progress, they risk avoiding hard but necessary choices. This is particularly problematic in fast-moving environments where decisive action is critical. How to avoid the consensus trap The principle of disagree and commit helps counteract this by allowing debate during deliberation but requiring commitment once a decision is made. Strong leaders will encourage diverse perspectives, while ensuring execution isn’t stalled by lack of full agreement. ...