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Professionals discuss healthcare data stewardship in glass building

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· Apr 21, 2021

· 5 min read

What is healthcare data stewardship and why is it important?

By The Diligent team

In a healthcare industry anchored by data, proper data stewardship is essential. Without it, communication and coordination suffer.

Man reviews the new EU due diligence directive

Blog

· Apr 20, 2021

· 5 min read

5 Key aspects of the EU due diligence directive

By The Diligent team

New due diligence requirements will affect corporations that operate in the EU. Here are five key takeaways to prepre for the regulation.

A board member with a specialty in corporate social responsibility.

Blog

· Mar 25, 2021

· 23 min read

Corporate social responsibility (CSR): A one-stop guide

By Kezia Farnham

This corporate social responsibility guide has everything boards need to know: CSR’s role, importance, challenges, best practices and limitations.

Woman using Diligent software within their company

Blog

· Mar 23, 2021

· 6 min read

Tips and tricks to get the most out of your Diligent software

Clients increasingly seek modernized governance approaches to match the accelerating pace of business and change. Stay agile by optimizing your governance strategies.

Two colleagues discussing WeWork v. SoftBank

Blog

· Mar 12, 2021

· 5 min read

Board communications and legal privilege: Key takeaways from WeWork v. Softbank

By The Diligent team

Directors using external company email addresses for communications with counsel may be at risk of sacrificing attorney-client privilege.

Person in the city considering vendor risk management strategies

Blog

· Mar 12, 2021

· 16 min read

Vendor risk management: Understanding and mitigating third-party vulnerabilities

By Kezia Farnham

Third-party risk management is a critical part of GRC strategy. We outline key points about vendor risk assessment, best practices and steps to mitigate the risks.

A professional updating their business continuity plan on a tablet.

Blog

· Mar 3, 2021

· 7 min read

Business continuity plan maintenance: How to review, test and update your BCP

By Kezia Farnham

Considering the financial risks, it's surprising that 46% of organizations lack confidence in their BCP. Business continuity plan maintenance, then, is vital.

Person evaluating the difference between a disaster recovery plan and business continuity plan

Blog

· Feb 23, 2021

· 6 min read

Disaster recovery plan vs. business continuity plan: Is there a difference?

By Kezia Farnham

Each month 100+ people ask whether disaster recovery plans and business continuity plans differ. So here's clarity regarding the differences and similarities.

Business person considering the difference between operational resiliency vs. business continuity.

Blog

· Feb 19, 2021

· 6 min read

Operational resilience vs. business continuity: Do you need both?

By Kezia Farnham

What does resilience and continuity mean in the context of a global pandemic? And what's better, business resilience or business continuity?

Someone looking at the differences between business resilience and business continuity

Blog

· Jan 29, 2021

· 5 min read

Business resilience vs. Business continuity: Overlooked differences you need to know

By Kezia Farnham

What does resilience and continuity mean in the context of a global pandemic? And what's better, business resilience or business continuity?

Professionals walk through office building while two colleagues hold the BCP and make adjustments to it.

Blog

· Jan 25, 2021

· 6 min read

Why the business continuity plan must be a living document

By Kezia Farnham

Mercer's study found 51% of companies don't have a BCP. Even with one, you can still be caught off guard without making the business continuity plan a living document.

Person using laptop to review the differences between centralized or distributed to understand what is best for enhanced information securitydatabase

Blog

· Jan 21, 2021

· 6 min read

Is a centralized or distributed database best for enhanced information security?

By Kezia Farnham

Debate regarding centralized vs distributed databases is on the rise. So how do they compare and what option is best for security-conscious organizations?

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