Risk management. (Technology Tools).

Protiviti, a leading internal audit and risk consulting firm, has introduced two advanced technology solutions that it says will help its clients better identify, evaluate and manage their business risks.

Protiviti's new Web-based tools -- The Self-Assessor[TM] and Risk Intelligence Miner[TM] -- support its business risk, internal audit and technology risk product offerings. Once implemented by Protiviti, these solutions will also help companies comply with provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act by helping them capture organizational knowledge required for the executive certification process.

The Self-Assessor (TSA) -- TSA is a customizable tool that Protiviti can implement to help companies monitor and rate control performance on a regular basis. Through an assessment questionnaire accessible by process owners, Protiviti clients can document the effectiveness of their internal controls and ensure compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

Risk Intelligence Miner (RIM) -- RIM is an integrated application suite designed to support greater use of data mining and analysis techniques, and facilitate knowledge sharing across all of Protiviti's internal audit and risk consulting engagements. This technology enhances Protiviti's ability to help companies identify key issues, the first step in ultimately improving business performance and strengthening the value of their organizations.

Protiviti is a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Half International Inc., a member of the S&P 500 index and an FFI Strategic Partner.

Web: www.protiviticonsulting.com