Technology and security risk - Ernst & Young - Netherlands

Technology and Security Risk

Information technology forms an indispensable part of day-to-day operations and of many of the important investments in sundry organisations. Recent studies have shown that IT budgets continue to increase and that IT staff make up a larger portion of staffing these days. New corporate governance rules demand reliable financial reporting, more openness and stable operations. Information systems play an important role in all this.

Market expectations include continued economic uncertainty and a commitment to increased connectivity with customers, suppliers and other third parties. Organisations are forced to continuously challenge these and related information system investments whilst addressing the alarming increase in information security threats.

Organisations are facing the challenges of building and maintaining an effective and efficient ICT infrastructure and delivering cost effective business focused solutions whilst achieving demonstrable return on investment. Delivery challenges are frequently combined with a shortage of independent and commercial ICT management and assurance focused personnel, resources, tools, knowledge and training, which can be particularly acute when key ICT activities are outsourced.

Does your IT add value to your enterprise's processes and strategy? We are pleased to work closely with you to find an answer to these and other questions.
We can accompany and support you in implementing ICT systems and monitor them with concurrent risk analyses. We can also help you to master computer programs and devise qualified multi-project management structures for you.

Ernst & Young's Technology and Security Risk Services business advisors focus solely on supporting the organisation's business agenda. Our network of over 3,000 ICT assurance and advisory professionals worldwide provides unparalleled depth of information system delivery, security and control experience and is independent of vendors, suppliers and internal organisational structures.

Our solutions are tailored to help business leaders address their critical IT issues, and range from IT investment and security strategies through to deployment of cost effective solutions.

Our skills are as numerous and versatile as IT itself. From ERP systems and certification to data analysis and business intelligence projects, our experienced IT professionals with their interdisciplinary knowledge are at your disposal. So that IT makes its contribution to the economic success of your enterprise.

Our services:

ERP Advisory
We provide support to organisations that wish to control the risks relating to the design, implementation, maintenance and upgrading of ERP systems. In addition, we offer a wide range of ERP-related services, such as process improvement, programme management, data analysis and continuous control monitoring.

Third Party Reporting
Your shareholders and other stakeholders believe what you tell them, even if they cannot independently verify it. In high-risk situations, a Third Party Report may serve as an independent review of your statement, in order to build a higher level of trust and dedication in respect of your clients, among others.

As an independent party, Ernst & Young will support you in building trust in respect of current and prospective stakeholders or in restoring trust where relationships have become strained, in complying with laws and regulations, meeting the needs of many stakeholders with one single report, improving the corporate image, penetrating new markets and reducing the costs of compliance.

The Third Party Reporting Services we provide are, among other services: Webtrust, Systrust and SAS 70 reports

IT Security
In today's high-tech world, you, as a business, are conveniently connected to both internal and external sources. This entails a certain risk, in particular considering the competition and complex regulations as additional challenges. Have you already thought of an intelligently designed process for your security management? Ernst & Young offers extensive support services in this area.

Program Advisory Services
Organisations make massive investments in programmes in the fields of business transformation, cost reduction, compliance, mergers and acquisitions, ERP implementations, shared-service centres and outsourcing. Research has shown that as many as half of these programmes fail and that only a few manage to realise the initial benefits. Ernst & Young will help you better control programmes and projects, so that the envisaged contribution to the company's success can be made.

IT Assurance
The new corporate governance rules demand reliable financial reporting, more openness and stable operations. Information systems play an important role in this. The independent Technology and Security Risk Services  specialists offer specific solutions for all types of issues presenting themselves in a computerised business environment, such as the availability and reliability of your information and information systems.

IT Effectiveness
Information technology forms an indispensable part of day-to-day operations and often constitutes one of the main investments. Recent studies have shown that IT budgets continue to increase and that IT staff make up a large portion of staffing these days. Nonetheless, not many organisations are able to measure the effect or performance of their IT investment. Ernst & Young issues an independent opinion on the alignment of IT to the organisation and the organisational strategy, the effectiveness of the governance structure, the maturity and efficiency of IT operation and, finally, IT performance as against user expectations.

Information Management & Analysis Services
Organisations often store many different types of data in different places. Difficulties are often encountered when converting such data into information or performing analyses that may improve operations.

Information Management & Analysis Services (IMAS) offers professional teams able to collect large amounts of digital data in a structured way and to convert such data, based on analysis, into information relevant to your organisation. IMAS provides ample knowledge of operational processes and related control areas.