Discover how a childhood fascination with fairness and structure led to an unexpected yet deeply fulfilling career in compliance and internal audit. In this personal and insightful post, the author shares their journey from disliking rule-breaking fictional heroes to finding purpose in building systems, solving complex compliance puzzles, and driving continuous improvement in the business world. If you're curious about what makes a career in corporate compliance rewarding, this story offers a fresh, human-centered perspective on a field that’s often misunderstood, but vitally important.

Big changes ahead: The IIA's new third-party requirement could reshape internal audit The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) has released a public consultation draft of its new topical requirement on third parties 1 , and it’s poised to become one of the most significant updates to third-party risk management in years. This topical requirement is planned for issuance by Q3, 2025. Once finalized, this new standard will require mandatory conformance for internal auditors conducting assurance engagements related to vendors, contractors, and other third-party service providers.

In 2025, organizations face growing risks like cyberattacks and supply chain disruptions. Auditors are critical in identifying risks and ensuring accountability but face pressure to meet deadlines. This blog outlines key strategies for auditors, including writing clear findings, creating effective remediation plans, and building continuous monitoring programs to improve risk management and help organizations thrive in a volatile world.

In response to rising ransomware attacks, HIPAA is introducing critical security updates for healthcare organizations. With 67% targeted in 2024, the new rules mandate HIPAA compliance and include measures such as annual asset inventories, risk analysis, mandatory encryption of ePHI, regular audits, and multi-factor authentication to strengthen data protection and prevent cyber threats.

Choosing the right Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tool can transform your organization's risk management and compliance efforts. In this guide, we walk you through the key steps to select, implement, and measure the success of your GRC solution—while avoiding common pitfalls. Learn how AdviseUp can help you design and implement a customized GRC strategy tailored to your needs.