Inherent risk & business strategy with Patrick Hayes

There are few business strategy conversations in 2026 that don't include the term AI, yet like the digital "game changers" before such as mobility, voice over IP, Cloud computing and of course the internet,  after the hype fundamentals still matter in business. Patrick Hayes , a cyber security thought leader long before it was fashionable, recently released the second book in a series exploring assurance within digital business systems and services.  Most organizations are now in a continuous state of digital transformation in one form or another, AI has increased the speed, scope and potential impacts almost overnight minus guard rails.  Integrated Assurance  introduced the framework,  Relevant Impact is a field guide for both delivering an protecting value in this highly volatile time. While frameworks and strategic thinking tend to morph slowly, AI and it's impact on the digital aspects of all organizations is extremely fluid. Follow Patrick's current research in this space via his regular publications.