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GRC

GRC software enables organizations to manage governance, risk, and compliance activities across IT, security, and business operations.

GRC solutions help businesses navigate an increasingly complex regulatory landscape and threat environment. These platforms provide a centralized system for managing policies, automating compliance tasks, and quantifying cyber risk. By implementing GRC, organizations can improve their security posture, reduce costs associated with audits and breaches, and gain a competitive advantage.

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The challenge

Your organization faces a growing challenge in keeping pace with evolving regulations, sophisticated cyber threats, and the increasing complexity of IT environments. Siloed systems and manual processes lead to compliance gaps, increased risk exposure, and inefficient resource allocation. Without a unified approach, your organization risks costly fines, reputational damage, and competitive disadvantage. Fragmented data and a lack of real-time visibility make it difficult to proactively manage risk and demonstrate compliance to stakeholders.

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60% of all breaches include a human element
11.3 hrs/week GRC team members spend on manual documentation
$10M average cost of a data breach in the US

The solution

GRC addresses your unique challenges through modern solutions and key capabilities.

Continuous control monitoring

Continuously ingest live telemetry from cloud environments and security tools to validate controls 24/7, ensuring real-time visibility into your security posture.

Cyber risk quantification

Translate technical vulnerabilities into financial terms, enabling CISOs to communicate risk to the board in a language they understand.

Agentic AI for regulatory mapping

Leverage AI to parse new laws and automatically identify which internal controls satisfy the new requirements, highlighting any gaps in coverage.

Integrated third-party risk management

Integrate external risk ratings to provide a 360-degree view of vendor health, going beyond sending questionnaires for a more comprehensive assessment.

Low-code/no-code configuration

Enable non-technical risk officers to build and modify workflows, avoiding vendor lock-in and high professional services fees.

Automated workflow orchestration

Automate tasks across different systems, streamlining processes and reducing manual effort for improved efficiency and accuracy.

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How to evaluate GRC

1

Integration ecosystem

Verify pre-built integrations for your existing tech stack (HRIS, SIEM, Cloud, ITSM) as the value of a GRC platform is limited by the number of systems it can connect to.

2

Deployment and data sovereignty

Decide between multi-tenant SaaS (for speed and cost) or single-tenant/on-premises (for high-security requirements), considering data sovereignty requirements.

3

Total cost of ownership (TCO)

Factor in implementation multipliers beyond the license, as traditional enterprise GRC often requires $1 to $2 in professional services for every $1 spent on software.

4

Scalability and maturity

Ensure the platform can support the transition from a single framework (e.g., SOC 2) to a multi-framework global posture (ISO + GDPR + NIST) without requiring a complete redesign.

Questions to ask suppliers

Use these questions during supplier evaluations to ensure you're choosing the right partner for your needs.

GRC RFP guide
  • Can you demonstrate automated evidence collection for a control that failed in the last 24 hours?
  • What percentage of your automated control library requires a manual screenshot or document upload for audit validation?
  • How does the platform handle a regulatory change across multiple business units with different tech stacks?
  • What is the average implementation to first audit timeline for a client of our complexity?