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5 Reasons to Implement Third-Party Risk Management Software
According to a 2022 Gartner survey, 84 percent of executive risk committee members say that “misses” in third-party risk disrupted their business operations. That statistic is alarming, considering that most enterprise organizations have extensive third-party relationships with vendors, suppliers, and partners for business innovation or operational efficiency. Moreover, most companies engage with third parties to […]
February 19, 2024
Benefits of Risk Management Software
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) has become increasingly important in today’s complex business environment, where organizations face various risks: operational, financial, regulatory, and more. Companies are turning to risk management software to manage these risks effectively, which streamlines identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks. In this article, we’ll explore the challenges of risk management, the benefits of […]
Audit Checklist for SOC 2
If your company is a service organization and your customers trust you with their data, you may need to pass a SOC 2 (System and Organization Controls 2) audit. Compliance and certification are the goals of a SOC 2 audit. Because the integrity, confidentiality, and privacy of your customers’ data are on the line, they’ll […]
Tags: Audit Management, SOC
Competing with ZenGRC: A Look at the Market’s Top Players
In the evolving landscape of governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) management, organizations increasingly rely on sophisticated software to navigate regulatory environments and mitigate risks. Among these solutions ZenGRC has emerged as a prominent player, but it does operate in a competitive market with capable alternatives. This blog post delves into the GRC software market’s […]
What is a Compliance Management Dashboard?
A compliance management dashboard is a tool that offers organizations an overview of their organizational and regulatory compliance issues and initiatives in a display format for ease of use by compliance managers. Compliance management covers internal policies and procedures and federal and state regulatory requirements, including the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) and […]
February 18, 2024
What Is A Compliance Management System?
What Is A Compliance Management System? Key Takeaway A compliance management system (CMS) is a comprehensive framework that helps organizations systematically manage legal and regulatory obligations, minimize compliance risks, and promote ethical business practices through structured processes, controls, and continuous monitoring. Table of Contents Key Terms and Definitions Compliance Management System (CMS): A comprehensive framework […]
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NIST 800-171 Compliance Checklist
The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Special Publication 800-171 (NIST SP 800-171), Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Systems and Organizations, is a cybersecurity framework to help organizations that aren’t part of the U.S. federal government protect their sensitive information. It’s intended to help would-be defense contractors implement information security controls that meet the […]
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ISO 9001 Internal Audit Checklist
ISO 9001 is an internationally recognized standard for implementing a quality management system (QMS) focused on delivering products or services that meet customer expectations and regulatory requirements. It was developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and is a subgroup of the ISO 9000 family. ISO certification validates commitment to these standards. The audit […]
Tags: Audit Management, ISO
February 1, 2024
What Are the Similarities and Differences Between FISMA vs. FedRAMP Certification?
The U.S. federal government has many laws and regulations intended to assure strong cybersecurity for government agencies. Two of the most important are the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) and the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP). Both FISMA and FedRAMP have the same fundamental goal: to assure that federal agencies and their […]
January 30, 2024
Manual GRC: Why Spreadsheets Are Not the Solution
In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, the stakes for maintaining robust governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) practices have never been higher. Regulators and auditors are scrutinizing areas such as risk management, regulatory mandates, cybersecurity, vendor management, and more with unprecedented rigor. The increase in both the complexity and the volume of regulations, coupled with […]
Tags: Audit Management, ISO
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