The risk assessment report / security assessment report results provide decision makers (system owners & authorization officers) with some idea of the risks that will be imposed upon the organization, asset, individuals in the organization, associates of the organization and in some cases the Nation.

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Countries around the world are crossing the electronic frontier and exploring the benefits of integrating digital identity systems. With the growing number of Canadians accessing services and businesses online and the increased usage of mobile phones, Canada is in a position to move forward with a more robust digital identity system. In this brief, we highlight why Canada needs a digital identity system, how other countries have made progress in this area and the lessons we can learn from those experiences to build a system in Canada.

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The objective of the Network Risk Assessment Guideline is to expand upon the Standard for Network Risk Assessment to achieve consistent risk based assessments of the Ergon Energy Network by seeking to:

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Since its founding in 1990, the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) has sought to develop a deeper understanding of the evolving global economy. As the business and economics research arm of McKinsey & Company, MGI aims to provide leaders in the commercial, public, and social sectors with the facts and insights on which to base management and policy decisions.

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Securing Federal networks has never been more important. Federal agencies maintain the personal information of millions of Americans who have no say in how that information is maintained and protected. Despite legal requirements for Federal agencies to secure their networks, they repeatedly fail to do so—this includes not implementing basic cybersecurity hygiene practices and protecting the sensitive information entrusted to them.

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