Protiviti is a provider of independent risk consulting and internal audit services. It provides services that help clients to identify, assess, measure and manage financial, operational and technology-related risks. Protiviti also assists companies in the implementation of processes and controls that enable continued monitoring. The company performs various internal audit functions, including outsourcing, technology and tool implementation, and quality assessment and readiness reviews. Protiviti is a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Half International, which is one of the world's largest specialized staffing firms. It works in association with various companies, including Applimation, Computer Associates, Dicarta, Mercury, Symantec, Tripwire, Tibco and Oracle. Protiviti, established in 2002, maintains a location in Chicago.