ERNST & YOUNG NV

Evolving your business. Globally.

As the world evolves, so do your business issues. The catalysts vary: from geopolitical events to regulatory reform, from new technologies to emerging markets.

And their impact can be swift and far-reaching. Our approach - grounded in industry-specific experience and committed to delivering measurable, sustainable results - can help you adapt and succeed. Even in an uncertain environment.

We can help you with:

Information security in a virtual world

Business is moving into the virtual world as more and more data is transmitted over the internet, and cloud computing, social networking and mobile devices become more prevalent.

Our 14th annual Global Information Security Survey confirms that information security is one of the most important issues facing organizations today.

Overall, we have identified three trends with a significant impact on the role and importance of information security:

• Physical boundaries are disappearing as more business data is transmitted over the internet
• The pace of change continues to accelerate
• Companies are moving from the more traditional outsourcing contracts to cloud service providers

Are you prepared for the risks?

Managing risk - for opportunities

We know you're concerned about the risks of regulation and compliance - especially if you're in banking or health care.

Meanwhile, as market volatility and pricing pressures unsettle the landscape, those forces are stimulating competition and creating opportunities.

To strike that balance between risk and opportunity, our research suggests that many leading firms are developing an overarching strategy that balances both.

Our work with clients reveals that there is a need to re-engineer the risk processes across the business, just as was done with finance, manufacturing, and supply chain processes.

The goal is to get better coverage on the risks that matter.

nternal audit: enhancing and sustaining business performance

Companies value the role Internal Audit plays. But they are looking for more.

Executives want Internal Audit to not only see what has gone before, but also what comes next. They want Internal Audit to provide insights into strategic initiatives, and to share ideas that improve business performance. And they want it now.

Internal Audit as strategic advisor

As a strategic advisor, Internal Audit can:

• Identify company-wide cost improvements
• Offer recommendations that improve business performance
• Provide key insights that focus on risk

We can help you:

• Assess your Internal Audit function and identify areas of improvement
• Identify opportunities to enhance the strategic value of Internal Audit
• Accelerate improvements through cosourcing