Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) programs are part of an organization’s effort to align business objectives with Information Technology (IT) infrastructure, identify and manage risk, and meet industry compliance standards. The process of implementing and maintaining a GRC program can often be complex and cumbersome, especially when using multiple frameworks, which is why a GRC management tool can prove to be a vital solution to an organization.
"GRC tools can be used by organizations of all sizes, private or public… tools simplify business management processes through automated solutions and streamlined workflows. These software systems run different actions that enhance the productivity and protection of businesses by addressing vulnerabilities, managing policy procedures, and ensuring organizational compliance."
An effectively managed GRC tool can provide several benefits, including:
Efficiency
Allows teams to move away from individual spreadsheets and documentation and work from a central environment
Many GRC management tools offer application programming interface (API) integration with some of today’s most popular software (Azure, Jira, ServiceNow, etc.)
Visibility and ease of program management
It becomes much easier for teams to keep track of changes, make updates, set deadlines, etc., across users and frameworks
Many GRC tools offer real-time reporting capability which will give management insight into anything within the tool in a timely manner
Continuity
As standards and regulations are continually updating, a GRC tool makes it easier to scale your GRC program and evolve over time
When GRC information resides in the platform, teams can easily assign/re-assign tasks with no lost information or productivity
Security
Different versions of spreadsheets and documents spread amongst individuals and workstations create potential vulnerabilities and extra time spent with document validation. A GRC tool will not only keep your data centralized, but encrypted and secure.
The diverse benefits of using a GRC management tool can lead to a more complete and secure GRC program overall.
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