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Audit Is a Process, Not a Spreadsheet Dump
Let’s be real: audit teams aren’t short on effort. They’re short on structure. Too many internal audit programs still operate like it’s 2008 where planning done in Excel, fieldwork tracked in shared drives, and findings
The Risk Register Isn’t a Junk Drawer
Every organization has a risk register.Some have ten. They’re supposed to give leadership a clear view of exposure, the most important risks to the business (ranked, assessed, and regularly reviewed). But too often? They’re just
When Everything Is a Priority, Nothing Gets Done
Most GRC programs don’t suffer from a lack of effort. They suffer from a lack of focus. You’ve got 127 risks on the register.Three audits behind schedule.Every control tagged as “critical.”And every business unit insists
Who Owns This? The Importance of Accountability in GRC
It’s the question that derails more risk and compliance programs than we like to admit:“Who owns this?” It comes up in meetings when a finding goes unresolved for months. It surfaces in audit prep when
Findings Aren’t a Win, but Fixing Them Is
Imagine this report: Lots of findings. Lots of flags. Lots of “areas for improvement.”It looks thorough! It feels productive, but here’s the uncomfortable truth: Unresolved findings are just risk in disguise. Spotting issues is easy.
Presenting 25.2.0 – A More Intuitive, Insightful Experience
Say hello to Connected Risk 25.2.0 — a fresh new look and powerful upgrades designed with you in mind. Whether you’re configuring metrics, exploring reports, or sharing dashboards, everything feels faster, clearer, and more connected. Here’s what’s
The Real ROI of GRC? Time Back.
Most GRC platforms promise dashboards, automation, and “real-time visibility.” And sure, those are great. But if your risk or compliance team is still stuck doing the same manual grunt work they were doing before (hunting
Stop Collecting Data You’ll Never Use
We’ve all seen it: the 30-question risk assessment form, the third-party intake with five tabs, or the audit checklist with fields no one has filled out since 2019. It’s not just overkill – it’s friction.
Risk Appetite Isn’t a Spreadsheet – It’s a Conversation
Every company has a risk appetite statement.Almost no one uses it. It lives in a Word doc. Maybe it was reviewed by the board once. Maybe it got pasted into a framework presentation. And then…
The Best Compliance Programs Don’t Feel Like Compliance Programs
When most people hear “compliance,” they think red tape, roadblocks, and reviews that pop up three days before a deadline. It’s no wonder business teams roll their eyes when a new control or approval process
