Introduction to GRC
Learn the essentials of GRC and understand how Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance serve as the foundation for securing and optimizing your business operations.
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If you’re preparing to implement a GRC program and are wondering where to start, this resource collection is for you.
GRC is a methodology for structuring and managing your security program that weaves governance, risk management, and compliance together. This integrated approach helps you create a more stable and resilient security program for your business.
Learn what GRC is, the components of a GRC program, the benefits of implementing one, and how a GRC audit works.
Introduction to GRC
Introduction to GRC
Introduction to GRC
Get the GRC essentials
If you’re preparing to implement a GRC program and are wondering where to start, this resource collection is for you.
GRC is a methodology for structuring and managing your security program that weaves governance, risk management, and compliance together. This integrated approach helps you create a more stable and resilient security program for your business.
Learn what GRC is, the components of a GRC program, the benefits of implementing one, and how a GRC audit works.
Role: | GRC responsibilities: |
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Board of directors | Central to the overarching GRC strategy, this group sets the direction for the compliance strategy. They determine which standards and regulations are necessary for compliance and align the GRC strategy with business objectives. |
Chief financial officer | Primary responsibility for the success of the GRC program and for reporting results to the board. |
Operations managers from relevant departments | This group owns processes. They are responsible for the success and direction of risk management and compliance within their departments. |
Representatives from relevant departments | These are the activity owners. These team members are responsible for carrying out specific compliance and risk management tasks within their departments and for integrating these tasks into their workflows. |
Contract managers from relevant department | These team members are responsible for managing interactions with vendors and other third parties in their department to ensure all risk management and compliance measures are being taken. |
Chief information security officer (CISO) | Defines the organization’s information security policy, designs risk and vulnerability assessments, and develops information security policies. |
Data protection officer (DPO) or legal counsel | Develops goals for data privacy based on legal regulations and other compliance needs, designs and implements privacy policies and practices, and assesses these practices for effectiveness. |
GRC lead | Responsible for overseeing the execution of the GRC program in collaboration with the executive team as well as maintaining the organization’s library of security controls. |
Cybersecurity analyst(s) | Implements and monitors cybersecurity measures that are in line with the GRC program and business objectives. |
Compliance analyst(s) | Monitors the organization’s compliance with all regulations and standards necessary, identifies any compliance gaps, and works to mitigate them. |
Risk analyst(s) | Carries out the risk management program for the organization and serves as a resource for risk management across various departments, including identifying, mitigating, and monitoring risks. |
IT security specialist(s) | Implements security controls within the IT system in coordination with the cybersecurity analyst(s). |
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