... always been a part of financial services. In fact, the industry is compensated fortaking and managing risk, whether in making loans or extending insurance coverage. These risk- taking activities are ... the institution. As technology plays an increasing role in financial services, IT risk management should also be viewed as a strategic tool just as it is in credit risk management. In extending ... impact, minimizing exposure, and planning for disaster, a financial institution can go a long way towards putting information risk on a more businesslike footing. In addition, those who manage IT risk...