Governance, Risk & Compliance

In modern companies, the management of governance, risk and compliance (GRC) is a central task that is increasingly coordinated by specialised departments or teams. GRC integrates the monitoring of corporate governance, risk management and regulatory compliance within a consistent framework. This central function enables companies to effectively pursue their strategic goals, fulfil regulatory requirements and proactively manage risks. Establishing a robust GRC system is therefore crucial for the long-term stability and success of an organisation in a dynamic and often complex business environment.

The various standards and regulations such as ISO 9000, ISO 27000, GDPR, NIS-2 and the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) each play a specific role in the area of governance, risk and compliance (GRC). They are anchored in different contexts, but can be brought together in an integrated framework in order to utilise synergies and avoid duplication and contradictory definitions.

 

Embedding standards and regulations

ISO 9000 (Quality Management)

  • Embedding: This standard is embedded in corporate governance as it focuses on the Quality Management System (QMS). It ensures that products and services consistently meet high-quality standards.
  • Role in GRC: It supports governance by establishing processes and standards for quality control and continuous improvement.

 

ISO 27000 (Information Security Management)

  • Embedding: This standard series is embedded in the area of information security. It provides guidelines and standards for protecting information and IT systems.
  • Role in GRC: It relates to risk and compliance by specifying measures to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information.

 

GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)

  • Embedding: This regulation is embedded in compliance as it sets legal requirements for data protection.
  • Role in GRC: It specifies requirements for the processing of personal data and contributes to ensuring compliance and managing risks.

 

NIS-2 (Directive on Security of Network and Information Systems)

  • Embedding: This directive is embedded in cybersecurity and applies to operators of essential services and digital service providers.
  • Role in GRC: It focuses on risk management and security requirements for critical infrastructures and digital services to enhance resilience.

 

Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)

  • Embedding: This Act is embedded in cybersecurity and resilience. It sets requirements for the cybersecurity of products and services.
  • Role in GRC: It mandates measures to improve cybersecurity and resilience against cyber threats and supports compliance requirements.

 

HKM Framework – GRC

With the HKM Framework, we offer you a tailored solution that helps you systematically structure and meet the regulatory requirements within your company. Our framework enables your department to take the initiative and implement the necessary steps toward data protection compliance. Alternatively, we can take on these tasks for you, ensuring that your company always meets the current standards of process descriptions, establishes a governance structure, and realizes and maintains an appropriate risk management system. In additional modules, we provide training and awareness programs to create the necessary awareness and produce clear documentation. This prepares both internal and external audits, ensures the required continuous improvements, and safeguards your company with emergency and crisis plans.

Do not hesitate to contact us if you need support in the areas of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). Together, we ensure that your company is protected in every direction and meets all regulatory requirements.

 

GRC-Workshop: Strategies for a robust and compliant company

Additionally, we warmly invite you to our workshop on Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), which also focuses on the requirements of the ISO standards, NIS-2 directive, and Cyber Resilience Act. In this workshop, we provide practical insights on how to effectively integrate various requirements and bring your company up to date. You will not only receive an overview of the legal and regulatory frameworks but also concrete recommendations and tools to make your GRC system more efficient and leverage synergy effects. The workshop is ideal for executives, compliance officers, and IT security managers who want to prepare for future challenges in corporate governance and cybersecurity.

GRC Workshop
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