GRC software: free governance, risk and compliance from spreadsheets.
If your risk registers live in spreadsheets, your evidence sits in mailboxes and audit preparation is left to the last week, a GRC platform brings it all together in one place.
What is GRC?
GRC stands for governance, risk management and compliance. It describes managing an organisation's policies, risks, controls and the related evidence within a single framework.
Cyber GRC combines this approach with information security and cyber operations: controls do not stay on paper but are backed by data from security tools.
The limits of managing with spreadsheets
Teams pursuing several standards at once end up proving the same control separately for each framework.
When the responsible person changes, knowledge is lost, preparing board reports takes days and collecting evidence before an audit becomes a project.
Spreadsheets vs. a GRC platform
| Topic | Spreadsheets and email | GRC platform |
|---|---|---|
| Control mapping | A separate list for each standard | Map once, report against every framework |
| Evidence | Collected just before the audit | Collected as the work happens |
| Responsibility | Depends on individuals | Owner, dates and history are recorded |
| Vendor risk | An annual questionnaire | A living profile across the lifecycle |
| Reporting | Prepared by hand | A board-ready dashboard |
What to look for in a GRC platform
- The frameworks you need: ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIS2, DORA, PCI DSS
- Integration with your existing security tools: SIEM, EDR, cloud, SSO
- Vendor risk and business continuity modules
- Isolation and consolidated reporting for multi-entity groups
- How data is stored and encrypted
- The option to trial (POC) before buying
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Which companies is GRC software for?
From growing companies preparing for their first standard to enterprises managing several frameworks, holding groups that want one view of their subsidiaries, and consulting firms managing a client portfolio.
Will GRC software get me ISO 27001 certified?
No. Certification is carried out by independent certification bodies. A GRC platform makes audit preparation easier by keeping controls, responsibilities and evidence organised.
Can it be used for KVKK?
GDPR is included in SecureChapter's framework list as published by the vendor. We assess control mapping for KVKK (Turkish data protection law) and sector regulations together during the POC.
How can I try SecureChapter?
After a 30-minute live walkthrough you can run a POC with the frameworks and modules you choose. TurnCloudON is SecureChapter's authorised reseller in Türkiye.
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