Compliance Frameworks & Standards

Risk analysis and risk evaluation aren’t interchangeable terms. They’re distinct stages within the broader process of risk assessment. This blog breaks down the differences, why they matter in cybersecurity, and how to properly analyze risks using both qualitative and quantitative methods.

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.

Struggling to match your policies to hundreds (or thousands) of controls? Learn how we combined AI, old-school keyword analysis, and smart engineering in SimpleRisk to turn a months-long task into minutes.

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.

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.

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.

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!

How do you prove the value of your cybersecurity investments to the business? By shifting the focus from risk reduction to cybersecurity maturity, this post explores how to measure and communicate meaningful progress in building a stronger, more resilient organization.

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.

SimpleRisk’s new pricing model gives you full control to customize your GRC package, whether you choose On-Premise or Hosted deployment. Enjoy unlimited users and risks, with pricing based solely on the functionality you need.

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.

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.

This guest blog by Michael Rasmussen of GRC 20/20 outlines how to define a process for regulatory change management and leverage the right technology to ensure your organization stays compliant.

Struggling with where to begin with your Information Security Program?  Learn how taking a risk-centric approach can help accomplish your goals.

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.

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.

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

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

ISO 27001 has become the most requested framework to use within SimpleRisk.  In this blog post you will learn about the different ways you can use their controls with our platform.

Struggling with managing compliance across multiple different control frameworks?  Learn how a common control framework can help you to simplify your compliance, saving you time and money.

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.

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.

Learn how to use SimpleRisk's Import-Export and Risk Assessment Extras in order to efficiently use the NIST Cybersecurity Framework's controls to assess your organization's risks and perform a control gap analysis.

Struggling to streamline vendor security assessments? Discover how the SimpleRisk Risk Assessment Extra transforms a complex process into a seamless experience, saving time while keeping your organization secure!

Discover how we used the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) to assess maturity, identify risks, and build a strategic roadmap for National Instruments’ cybersecurity program. Learn how SimpleRisk streamlined this process to turn insights into actionable results!