White Papers

In-depth research and analysis on key topics in cyber risk management and compliance.

Securing Your Supply Chain – A Comprehensive Guide to Third-Party Risk Management

18 June 202516 pages

Learn how to design a proactive, scalable third-party risk management programme that protects your organisation from supply chain vulnerabilities. This guide covers vendor tiering, dynamic controls, continuous monitoring, and how STREAM® Vendor Management Hub transforms complex vendor relationships into clear, manageable processes.

ISO 27001 Demystified: A Practical Guide to Achieving and Maintaining Certification

10 April 202514 pages

For many organisations, achieving ISO 27001 certification can feel like climbing a mountain in the dark - complex, time-consuming and full of unknowns. This practical guide demystifies ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and offers a step-by-step approach to help your organisation move from uncertainty to certification with confidence.

Organizations in the Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) will need to work hard to comply with NIS2

20 July 202410 pages

This whitepaper from Acuity Risk Management provides an in-depth analysis of the EU's NIS2 Directive, which strengthens cybersecurity requirements for critical infrastructure organisations effective October 2024. The whitepaper outlines key compliance obligations and implementation strategies for affected organisations.

The role of continuous risk management and assurance in delivering safe, secure and effective AI

12 August 202415 pages

Our latest white paper examines how organisations can implement effective risk management and compliance frameworks for AI systems, with particular focus on the EU AI Act adopted in March 2024. This comprehensive analysis covers international guidance, EU AI Act compliance obligations, practical frameworks for risk assessment, essential components of AI assurance management systems, and implementation recommendations.

How Improved Automation Can Foster Collaboration and Strengthen the Three Lines Model

15 May 202412 pages

This comprehensive guide explores the role of automation in enhancing collaboration and strengthening the Three Lines Model. The whitepaper highlights the benefits of automation in terms of reducing costs, improving efficiency, and enhancing the quality of work in risk management, providing insights into how the Three Lines Model can be strengthened through automation.

Improving Operational Resilience by enabling resilience leaders

10 December 202411 pages

Discover how organisations can strengthen their operational resilience by empowering resilience teams with the right tools, processes and organisational support. This comprehensive white paper examines: key challenges facing today's resilience leaders, practical strategies for building resilient operations, and technology enablers for effective resilience management.