The daily news is full of stories about corporate fraud, white collar criminals, and corruption around the globe. The world is getting smaller and the global marketplace is full of traps and pitfalls for companies seeking to make their way through a maze of cultures and political realities.

This issue of GRC 360 focuses on preventing and detecting fraud and corruption, in all their many forms. From risk assessment to implementation of policies, procedures and technologies, the fight against fraud and corruption is complex and never-ending.

Early detection is important, but it is just as important to implement systems that remove the opportunity for corrupt action in the first place.  The articles in this issue offer clear advice on how to do just that.