Protiviti provides independent internal auditing and risk consulting services to a variety of corporate clients. (Its name comes from a combination of the words professionalism and proactivity.) The company helps clients identify and manage operational and technology-related risks. Its risk consultants offer industry specialization in a number of areas including manufacturing and energy and utilities. Protiviti has more than 40 offices in the US and nine foreign markets. Founded in 2002, the company is a subsidiary of staffing giant Robert Half International.