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GRC & Compliance Management

Articles from the SimpleRisk blog tagged GRC & Compliance Management: governance, risk management, and compliance insights.

European Regulation Is an Ecosystem, Not a Checklist

European Regulation Is an Ecosystem, Not a Checklist

GDPR, NIS2, DORA, and the EU AI Act are not separate projects. They overlap on the same data, systems, and vendors, and treating them as one connected system beats a drawer full of checklists.
Risk Management is Like Camping But With Higher Stakes

Risk Management Is Just Like Camping—But With Higher Stakes

What do flash floods, frozen tents, and soggy sleeping bags have to do with business? Turns out, camping mishaps are full of risk management lessons every leader should know.

Combining GRC, HITRUST CSF and SCF for Streamlined Risk Management

Integrate HITRUST CSF and SCF in Your GRC Strategy

Struggling to align multiple compliance frameworks in your GRC program? Learn how to integrate HITRUST CSF and the Secure Controls Framework in SimpleRisk to streamline compliance, enhance security, and leverage AI for a more efficient risk management strategy.

Frustrated auditor not using SimpleRisk

From Audit Fatigue to Efficiency with SimpleRisk

Tired of audit fatigue and juggling multiple frameworks? Discover how SimpleRisk streamlines compliance by integrating the Secure Controls Framework (SCF) and centralizing audit activities, making it the ultimate tool for auditors seeking efficiency and precision.

Using Artificial Intelligence with FAIR

Using AI with FAIR for Precision and Scalability

Discover how combining the FAIR methodology with artificial intelligence revolutionizes risk management by providing precise, scalable, and data-driven insights. Learn how this powerful synergy enhances decision-making, optimizes resource allocation, and transforms how organizations approach risk quantification.

Policy Attestation

Annual Policy Attestation Made Easy with SimpleRisk

Struggling with ISO 27001 policy attestation and security awareness? Discover how a late-night epiphany turned SimpleRisk’s Assessment Extra into a seamless, auditable solution that even impressed our ISO auditor—no extra logins or fuss required!

From Zero to ISO 27001 in 18 Months

Certified in 18 Months: Our ISO 27001 Journey

On September 26, 2024, SimpleRisk proudly earned its ISO 27001 certification after a focused 18-month effort to refine security practices and address control requirements. Despite personal hurdles, their journey highlights how dedication and the right tools make ambitious compliance goals achievable.

Barbed wire fence and security cameras in front of a building

Demystifying Residual Risk with SimpleRisk

Understanding residual risk is crucial in effective risk management, but calculating it can be complex, especially when considering multiple mitigating controls. In this post, we explore how SimpleRisk simplifies the process with an easy-to-understand mitigation percent approach that streamlines your risk reduction efforts.

High five between team members to celebrate creating a repeatable, scalable compliance program

6 Ways to Create a Repeatable, Scalable Compliance Program

Check out this guest blog from Michael Rasmussen of GRC 20/20 to learn about six core elements required to craft compliance programs that meet current standards and are adaptable and scalable to meet future compliance challenges and opportunities.

CIS Critical Security Controls

Using the CIS Critical Security Controls with SimpleRisk

We are frequently asked about using the CIS Critical Security Controls in SimpleRisk.  In this blog post you will learn about the different ways you can use their controls with our platform.

Putting the pieces together for an effective GRC program

8 Simple Ways to Effectively Launch Your GRC Program

Learn the 8 fundamentals we recommend to establish an effective Enterprise Risk Management process from the ground up, which will set the stage for a successful GRC program rollout.

An attacker assessing your third-party risk

The Right and Wrong Way to Assess Third-Party Risk

In this post, SimpleRisk's Founder and CEO walks us through the different approaches to assessing and managing third-party risks.

A person manually responding to a questionnaire instead of using risk assessments

Responding to Inbound Risk Assessments with SimpleRisk

Learn how to use our Risk Assessment Extra to manage inbound assessments within SimpleRisk. Create a repeatable process without purchasing a separate tool.

Understanding the basic principles of governance

Governance 101: Back to Basics

Let’s go back to the basics and talk about what governance is and how you can use it to ensure that the information that reaches your executive team and other key stakeholders is complete, accurate and timely.

Frustrated CISO because his integrated risk management isn't very integrated

These CISOs GRC is Failing Them And I Know Why

Today I attended a CISO roundtable where a number of the attendees talked about their GRC platforms that have taken over a year to "connect all the wires" and they're still in the process of implementing. I know why their GRCs are failing them and there is a better way.
SimpleRisk has flexible deployment models from free to fully-featured GRC

SimpleRisk Free and Open Source vs. Fully Featured Platform

Curious about SimpleRisk’s product offerings and available functionality? Read on to learn about our flexible deployment models – from free and open source to fully-featured GRC platform!

Custom Development

How SimpleRisk Can Meet Your Custom GRC Requirements

Risk management isn’t one-size-fits-all—it’s about finding your way. At SimpleRisk, we ensure our platform adapts to your unique needs, even offering Custom Development to deliver the exact functionality your organization requires, all while staying intuitive and cost-effective.