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IRM, ERM, and GRC: Is There a Difference?

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Organizations typically bought insurance to avoid the losses these risks could cause, thus “transferring” the risk to the insurance company. 2002-2007): Financial reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) compliance, and their related IT controls. Rasmussen sees the GRC development timeline as follows: GRC 1.0

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Choosing a Governance Risk and Compliance Tool: Constant Vigilance

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To succeed, a business is well advised to use a dedicated GRC tool; the right one allows you to stay aware of your organization’s risk posture, align your business and strategic objectives with information technology, and continually meet your compliance responsibilities.