Compliance & Audit Oversight
Articles from the SimpleRisk blog tagged Compliance & Audit Oversight: governance, risk management, and compliance insights.
European Regulation Is an Ecosystem, Not a Checklist
SimpleRisk: Your Foundation for NIST CSF Compliance
Struggling to align with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework? Discover how SimpleRisk streamlines governance, risk, and compliance to help you document, track, and manage your cybersecurity controls with ease.
$1,000 Mistakes: Risk Lessons from Bear Country
A simple camping trip turned into a crash course in risk management when my sister nearly violated bear safety regulations—risking a $1,000 fine. From compliance mistakes in the wilderness to costly business missteps, this story highlights why understanding and mitigating risks is essential in any environment.
Third-Party Risk Lessons from the Rock Face
Choosing the right third-party vendors is a lot like picking a reliable climbing partner—technical skills matter, but alignment in risk mindset is just as crucial. Learn how a harrowing descent from a multi-pitch climb revealed key lessons in risk management, trust, and the value of security certifications.
GRC in the Wild: When Over-Preparation Becomes the Real Risk
Being prepared is crucial—but is there such a thing as being too prepared? My Big Bend backpacking misadventure taught me a valuable lesson about risk management, one that applies just as much to GRC as it does to the wilderness.
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.
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.
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!
ISO 27001 Compliance in 18 Months
When a lost deal with the world’s largest healthcare company revealed a critical gap in SimpleRisk’s compliance posture, it set us on an 18-month journey to achieve ISO 27001 certification. From assessing our maturity and closing governance gaps to leveraging AI and tackling a rigorous third-party audit, we turned a challenge into an opportunity to enhance our operations and platform.
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.
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.
Compliance 101: Back to Basics
Let’s go back to the basics and break down what enterprise compliance is and how you can use it to ensure your organization is conforming with its stated requirements.
How to Perform Risk Assessments (with SimpleRisk)
Curious about how SimpleRisk simplifies internal and third-party risk assessments? Check out this quick 1-minute animated video showcasing our key capabilities in action!