As the risk management function becomes even more critical for today’s businesses, risk managers find themselves involved in making decisions that affect nearly every aspect of an organization’s physical, financial, and reputational health.

International risk management and insurance education organization The Institutes has come up with five tips to help risk managers excel in their field.

1. Brush up on technology

According to The Institutes, risk managers must stay ahead of the curve, especially for cyber risk.

It is among the top risk concerns of all organizations and can shut a business down in seconds, making it critically important for a risk manager to understand their organization’s digital ecosystem, including touchpoints with customers and suppliers.