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Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) with NIST Controls:

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, organizations face a multitude of challenges when it comes to managing Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC). Ensuring robust cybersecurity practices while meeting regulatory requirements is crucial for safeguarding sensitive data and maintaining trust with stakeholders. Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) frameworks, particularly those aligned with NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) controls, offer a structured approach to address these challenges effectively.

Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) is a comprehensive framework that integrates an organization's policies, processes, and controls to achieve its objectives while managing risks and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations whereas NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology), a widely recognized authority in cybersecurity, provides a set of controls and guidelines through its Special Publication that are widely adopted by organizations worldwide.

At iSoft, we understand that navigating the complex landscape of regulatory compliance can be daunting for businesses of all sizes. With laws and regulations constantly evolving, ensuring that your organization meets the necessary standards can be a time-consuming and resource-intensive process. Therefore, our Compliance as a Service (CaaS) offers a comprehensive solution to this challenge, providing businesses with the tools and expertise needed to achieve and maintain compliance efficiently and effectively. Compliance as a Service (CaaS) helps businesses mitigate the risk of non-compliance with regulatory requirements, avoiding costly fines and penalties. By streamlining compliance processes under Compliance as a Service (CaaS), businesses can operate more efficiently and focus on core business objectives. iSoft provides following services under Compliance Areas Covered by CaaS

Data Protection Regulations: GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, etc.
Cybersecurity Standards: NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, etc.
Industry-specific Regulations: PCI DSS for payment card industry, SOX for financial reporting, etc.
Enhanced Security: Compliance often goes hand-in-hand with improved security practices. CaaS providers implement robust security measures to protect sensitive data and systems.

Compliance as a Service (CaaS)at isoft will be a game-changer for your organization. It's like having an entire compliance team at our fingertips, without the overhead costs.

Our NIST controls service provides a holistic approach to cybersecurity, addressing governance, risk, and compliance within a single framework. Governance refers to the establishment of policies, procedures, and structures to ensure that cybersecurity objectives align with the organization's overall goals. Risk management involves identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks that could impact the organization's operations and objectives. NIST controls offer a roadmap for achieving compliance through regulatory mapping to specific requirements such as GDPR, HIPAA, or PCI DSS. Implementing NIST controls strengthens the organization's security posture, reducing the likelihood of data breaches and cyber attacks.

The NIST controls services provided by iSoft paves a clear roadmap for your companies compliance policy. It's not just about checking boxes; it's about truly understanding and improving your cyber security practices.

Why Choose iSoft GRC Services?

GDPR Cyber Security Requirements

GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), a European GRC regulation, aims to enhance how organisations in the EU collect, process, and store personal data, including HR records and customer lists, for improved uniformity and efficiency.

As per GDPR regulations, organisations must operate with enhanced information security and governance. The GDPR requirements in the UK are incorporated into the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA).

GDPR requirements

Article 5 – Principles relating to the processing of personal data.
Article 25 – Data protection by design and by default.
Article 28 – Processor.
Article 32 – Security of processing.
Article 33 – Notification of a personal data breach to the supervisory authority.
Article 35 – Data protection impact assessment.
Article 45 – Transfers on the basis of an adequacy decision.
Article 46 – Transfers subject to appropriate safeguards.