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Governance, risk management and compliance (GRC) in security

Strategy, coordination and operational support for managing your organization's security risks and requirements.

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Information security involves decisions, responsibilities and processes that must be supported in your day-to-day work. Safetech Innovations governance, risk management and compliance services help you define priorities, coordinate security measures and track the fulfillment of the requirements applicable to the organization.

We provide consulting for projects with defined objectives and recurring support for security and governance functions. The collaboration can cover strategy, policies, risks, supplier relationship, business continuity, data protection, use of artificial intelligence and reporting to management.

Utility and benefits

Our GRC services contribute to:

Clarifying responsibilities

Defining roles and how management and internal teams coordinate information security

Risk prioritization

Identifying and assessing risks relevant to the business and following up on treatment measures

Preparation for compliance and auditing

Organisation of the requirements, controls, documents and records necessary for the assessment

Improving continuity

Understanding the impact of disruptions and preparing plans for critical processes

Supporting management decisions

Indicators and reports showing the state of security, progress and investment priorities

Service characteristics

GRC services tailored to your organization.
You can select the services you need for a project or for a recurring collaboration. For each service we set the objectives, the area covered, the responsibilities, the deliverables and the frequency of the activities.

Governance and ongoing coordination

We provide virtual CISO expertise for defining and tracking security strategy. We correlate policies, risks and compliance objectives with business priorities and support management in preparing for audits and due diligence assessments. The level of authority and relationship with internal management functions are established from the beginning of the collaboration.

Deliverables: security strategy for a 6–12 month horizon, policies and procedures, risk register, monthly executive report, compliance plan and supplier risk questionnaire, in the agreed area.

Collaboration mode: recurring service, with monthly or quarterly activities. ISO operational support and ongoing governance framework management are defined distinctly, according to the needs of the organization.

We support the operational work of the security function by managing controls, risks, actions, documentation and compliance records. The service is aimed at organizations without a dedicated ISO officer and teams that need additional capacity for current activities.

Deliverables: register of controls and actions, compliance records, monthly operational report and audit and remediation support.

Collaboration mode: Monthly recurring service. The operational role complements the vCISO function, with activities and responsibilities established for each collaboration.

Security Governance Management as a Service provides ongoing support for the management of the information security framework. We track risks, controls, compliance obligations and remediation plans, coordinate records and prepare reporting to management. The service can support the internal security team or complement the CISO's work.

Deliverables: Periodic compliance assessments, up-to-date records, corrective action register, and executive reports to management.

Collaboration mode: monthly or quarterly recurring service. Administration and coordination responsibilities are agreed separately from the authority and responsibility of the CISO function.

We define performance and risk indicators (KPIs/KRIs), data sources, dashboards and reports for management and the board of directors. Technical information is organised in such a way as to support trend tracking, progress assessment and decisions on security measures.

Deliverables: KPI/KRI catalog, metric dictionary, management dashboard, management periodic report, and reporting calendar.

Collaboration mode: initial definition milestone, followed by monthly recurring reporting. The areas, data sources and number of indicators and reports are established together with the beneficiary.

Risk, supplier and application management

We assess information security risks through a methodology adapted to the organization. We build the risk register, define treatment plans and follow up on agreed measures, to support the prioritization of resources according to the impact on the business.

Deliverables: assessment methodology, risk register, treatment plan and executive report on the identified risks.

Collaboration mode: initial project, with the possibility of recurrent updating of the register and plans. The area evaluated and the frequency of the review are established according to the needs of the organization.

Third Party Risk Management provides a regular approach to the security risks associated with critical suppliers. We organize questionnaires, classify suppliers, and follow up on remediation plans so that the organization can manage third-party relationship risks.

Deliverables: security questionnaires, supplier classification report, supplier register and remediation plans for those assessed.

Collaboration mode: recurring service, with quarterly or semi-annual evaluations. The number of suppliers, criticality criteria, depth of checks and monitoring responsibilities are agreed for the program.

Third-Party Security Assessment addresses a specific need, such as evaluating a provider or service prior to purchase. We analyze access information, data, controls, and technical and organizational measures based on available evidence.

Deliverables: questionnaire and records collected, supplier assessment report, risk classification and remediation plan.

Collaboration mode: project or evaluation on request, with defined object and duration. For the periodic evaluation of a portfolio of suppliers, the service can continue through a recurring TPRM program.

Application Security Assessment analyzes the controls of an application, system, or configuration, based on a security questionnaire and the information provided. The assessment covers issues such as access, authentication, authorization, data protection, logging, and secure configuration.

Deliverables: security questionnaire, matrix of controls and records, report on identified differences and prioritized remediation plan.

Collaboration mode: project or on-demand assessment. The assessment is documentary and non-intrusive. Penetration testing and recurrent technical analysis of applications are available through separately contracted security testing services.

Policies, Compliance & Data Protection

We develop, review and update policies and procedures according to the organization's activity and the applicable requirements. The documentation sets out responsibilities and ways of working that can be applied by teams and presented in assessments and audits.

Deliverables: set of policies for approval, operational procedures, RACI responsibilities matrix and documentary file for the preparation of the audit.

Collaboration mode: project with defined document number and scope. Responsibilities for approval, implementation, and updating are established with the organization.

Security Standards & Regulatory Compliance supports the implementation and maintenance of compliance with requirements and frameworks such as NIS2, DORA, ISO/IEC 27001, NIST, PCI DSS or CMMC, depending on the agreed area. We analyze requirements, define the necessary measures and support the development of documentation, controls and records for audits and evaluations.

Deliverables: matrix of requirements and controls, analysis of differences from requirements, compliance plan, record file and support for the preparation and conduct of the audit, in the agreed area.

Collaboration mode: project, with the possibility of recurring support. The service covers consultancy and support for implementation; independent evaluations and audits are contracted separately.

We support the organization in identifying and documenting personal data processing, impact assessment and development of data protection policies and procedures. The activities follow the processes and categories of processing included in the project.

Deliverables: Register of Processing Activities (ROPA), Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), Privacy Policies and Procedures for the Exercise of Individuals' Rights.

Collaboration mode: project or recurring support. The assistance for incident notifications and the relationship with ANSPDCP has a distinct agreed area, specifying the responsibilities of the organization and the limits of the support offered.

We assess the risks associated with the use of artificial intelligence and support the definition of the organization's AI governance framework. We identify the systems and use cases included in the assessment, analyze the risks, and develop policies and a compliance plan in relation to the AI Act requirements applicable to the agreed area.

Deliverables: AI systems inventory, risk report, AI governance policies, and compliance plan.

Collaboration mode: project with defined systems, use cases and governance activities. The assessment is adapted to the context in which the organization uses artificial intelligence.

Continuity and maturity

We identify the impact of disruptions on critical processes through Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and develop disaster continuity and recovery plans (BCP/DR). The program may include activation procedures, trainings, exercises, and periodic reviews, according to agreed objectives.

Deliverables: BIA analysis for included processes, BCP/DR plans, activation procedures and agreed annual year report.

Collaboration mode: initial project and annual review. BIA and BCP can be contracted separately. Independent continuity audit and dedicated stress testing exercises are separate services.

We assess the maturity of the cybersecurity program using frameworks such as NIST CSF, CIS Controls or ISO/IEC 27001. The analysis highlights the current status, target level and priorities for improvement, to support the planning of measures and investments.

Deliverables: maturity report, area scores, analysis of differences from target status, 12-month improvement plan and executive report to management.

Collaboration mode: project with defined assessment methodology and organizational scope. The focus is on the maturity of the cybersecurity program; independent assessments of controls and digital maturity have separate domains.

How we work together

How we work together

  1. We establish the objectives and scope of the service. We clarify the processes, entities and requirements targeted, internal roles and results pursued.
  2. We analyse the existing situation. We review the relevant information and documents to define the necessary priorities and activities.
  3. We carry out the agreed activities. We develop documents, evaluations and plans, support the teams and follow the actions within the limits of the selected service.
  4. We report the results and the next steps. We deliver the conclusions and recommendations, and in recurring collaborations we update the records and track the progress at the agreed intervals.

Work schedule, work tools

Deliverables, frequency of activities, responsibilities, and acceptance criteria are defined for each collaboration.

Services can support the organization’s internal functions, with explicitly established levels of authority and coordination.

GRC platforms, such as Drata, or the beneficiary’s tools, may be used for the management of controls, risks and records, depending on the requirements and solutions available. The platform selection, access, integration and licenses required shall be determined separately.

What recommends us?

Our experience in regulated sectors helps us correlate governance, risks and compliance with the functioning of the organization. Seven of the ten largest banks in Romania have chosen us as a cybersecurity service provider.

The Profi case study illustrates the application of GRC services in a concrete project. In our collaborations, we track usable documentation, defined responsibilities and risk priorities that teams and management can track over time.

Safetech GRC services may include a license to use our ISAM application, for business process and information systems inventory, vulnerability management, security risk analysis and management, and security indicator management.

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