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In the world of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), there’s a tempting illusion that with the right platform, achieving flawless compliance and mitigating all risks can be as simple as…

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) provides a structured approach for organizations to assess and enhance their cybersecurity posture. However, navigating the complexities of the…

In today’s digital landscape, safeguarding customer data and ensuring the integrity of your service organization’s operations are paramount. This is where Systems and Organization Controls Type 2 (SOC 2) comes…

As we venture deeper into the digital era, the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) cannot be overstated. Cognitive GRC (what GRC 20/20 refers…

Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) in higher education presents unique challenges due to the complex, dynamic, and highly regulated environments in which they operate. Crafting a coherent strategy, adopting…

As the governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) landscape continues to evolve, organizations need to stay ahead of emerging trends and challenges. In 2023, a critical point of emphasis has taken center…

Understanding Why Digitization and Integration aAre Critical to Resilience The COVID-19 pandemic motivated industry leaders to reassess their priorities, and new technology initiatives in risk management will be a primary…

Crucial Parts of a Successful Digital Risk Management Today, GRC digitization must contribute to business agility and proactive risk decision-making. By prioritizing digital transformation, organizations will be better equipped to…

Strategies for Managing Regulatory Change Around the globe, organizations in every industry are facing the growing burden of regulatory change—continuous, dynamic, disruptive change. Every company has a responsibility to identify…

Avoiding Cyber Vulnerability in GRC Processes At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, many organizations discovered they simply weren’t prepared to deal with the rising online threat level. Individuals working…

The Hidden Security Risks of Remote Work In this post-pandemic world, remote work is more common than ever. In fact, more employees are searching for jobs where they can work…

As remote work continues to increase in the wake of COVID-19, so have the risks associated with it. More employees are working from home than ever before, and organizations need…

Today, millions of companies rely on outsourced providers for critical functions. They are now considered business partners—and their risks are your risks. Having a third-party risk management (TPRM) plan with…

All your external partners are extensions of your company—and their risks are your risks. A study from Deloitte Global found that 70% of organizations had recognized an increase in third-party…

Effective policy management is a critical part of an organization’s trajectory. GRC 20/20 describes the five stages of policy management maturity so that you can know where your company stands…

In this day and age, security incidents are almost inevitable. Executives must constantly consider not just how they can protect against cyberattacks, but—perhaps more importantly—how their organization will bounce back…

Manual process errors can cost you billions of dollars and destroy your reputation. Still, even with the heightened risk, spreadsheets are the most common tool for managing risk and compliance….

Here at TruOps, we help companies across the globe eliminate risks by migrating from manual processes to automated ones. For years, our team has seen the negative impact of using…

Practical Tips for Protecting Yourself from Data Breaches Data breaches and ransomware attacks in recent years have forced enterprises to reevaluate the security programs and countermeasures they have implemented. As…

Chances are if you peruse any major internet news site or Facebook/Instagram/etc., you’ve seen clickbait. For those not hip to this lingo, here is the official definition as provided by…

Excel has a variety of organizational features, and we often see customers and prospects managing their risks, issues, exceptions, assessments, remediation plans, vulnerabilities, workflows, etc. over highly configured spreadsheets or…

We all know that processes and technologies for governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) have been evolving rapidly but, as the song goes, I think it’s safe to say we “ain’t seen nothin’…

One term we hear a lot from clients who are responsible for risk management in their organization is “risk register.” It is a repository of risks that could impact different…

One of the biggest challenges faced by compliance officers, CISOs, and CROs in today’s world is complying with various standards available in the market. There was a time when fulfilling…

What’s at the core of GRC technology? According to Joe DeVita, Partner & GRC Technology Leader, PwC, successful GRC technology must align, automate and integrate business processes. Joe’s perspective is…

A shocking number of companies are running an excessive number of security tools in an attempt to gain real-time visibility—which has led to serious threats and oversight across the enterprise….

In today’s world, a CISO or a compliance officer has to comply with the increasing amount of regulations and standards every day. Number of ransomware attacks and data breaches have…

In a rearview mirror, corporate scandals that sparked increased attention to the need for better corporate governance, risk management, internal control, and compliance (GRC) may appear smaller than they really…

To protect your organization’s critical assets, both your business and security teams need to understand where your information lives, whether inside or outside. Identify the most important information and applications,…

From human errors to ineffective processes, issue management is a primary concern for companies across the globe. Issues of all sizes and importance lead to new risks and opportunities for…

A high-performing GRC system will always deliver value. Always. The value of a business activity or department directly relates to its contribution to business objectives. For that reason, focusing on…

By establishing a TruOps cyber risk management solution, a premium e-commerce brand streamlined processes that reduced unnecessary spending and saved more than $100,000 in annual costs. By automating its PCI…

Gartner Names TruOps a Vendor to Watch In its annual “Critical Capabilities for IT Risk Management Solutions” report, Gartner highlights TruOps Cyber Risk Management as key up-and-coming vendor Norwalk, Conn….

Most likely, if you work in the areas of governance, risk management, or compliance, you are already familiar with the “three lines of defense” model that describes risk management in…

TruOps Cyber Risk Management Named One of 2019’s Most Promising Enterprise Risk Management Solutions With its Innovative Platform and Holistic Approach, TruOps Stands Out Among Risk Management Solutions Norwalk, Conn….

To keep pace with GRC trends, a global telecommunications company decided to implement a TruOps integrated risk management solution that would automate and simplify its workflows. By deploying this solution,…

Who owns cybersecurity in your organization? Do you know? In many organizations, the risk of cyber breaches falls squarely into the IT department. But is that sufficient? We think about…

Although organizations depend on third-party relationships more than ever, a Deloitte Global Study revealed that 70% of participants acknowledged the higher risk that came with those partnerships and felt ill-equipped…

A global leader in the freight rail and passenger transit industry realized its current framework was lacking and could potentially put the organization at risk. Their manual, disjointed approach to…

In today’s digital environment, making the right choice in cyber risk management is more important than ever. Before you can assess and respond to risks, you must have a proactive…

What is a Successful GRC Measurement Program? An effective GRC measurement program recognizes critical risks and applies controls where they will have the most significant impact. Success measurement is considered the…

The mission-critical objective (and challenge) of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) is to capture a 360-degree view of potential risks facing an organization. It is no simple task—but these keys to…

By deploying our industry-leading GRC solution, the financial services unit of a multinational conglomerate was able to automate risk assessment and decision-making processes—increasing the efficiency of its risk and compliance…

You can’t just ask customers what they want and then try to give that to them. By the time you get it built, they’ll want something new. (Steve Jobs) Being…

Most GRC products offer complementary professional services along with their product license to support adoption into the customer’s landscape. The professional services team must have significant experience in governance, risk,…

Controls Mapping allows Risk and Compliance officers to find the commonalities in their diverse control sets, standards, and regulatory requirements and handle them with one stroke. Unfortunately it’s harder than…

While the general processes and procedures for governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) initiatives are very similar, the complexity and maturity of an individual organization’s GRC initiatives can vary immensely. When…

“GRC” is the umbrella term covering an organization’s approach across three areas: Governance, risk management, and compliance.  GRC is officially defined as an “integrated capability to reliably achieve objectives, while…