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 +====== GRC ======
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 +Governance, risk management and compliance (GRC) is the term covering an organization's approach across these three practices: [[:gov:gov|Governance]], [[method:risk_management|Risk management]], and [[method:compliance]]
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 +<accordion>
 +<panel type='' title='What is GRC?'>
 +GRC stands for governance, risk, and compliance. It is an approach to managing an organization's overall governance, risk management, and compliance efforts in an integrated and coordinated way.
 +</panel><panel type='' title='Why is GRC important?'>
 +GRC is important because it helps organizations to manage their risks effectively, ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and improve their overall governance practices. By adopting a GRC approach, organizations can better align their risk management and compliance efforts with their strategic goals and objectives.
 +</panel><panel type='' title='What are the components of GRC?'>
 +The components of GRC typically include:
 +  * Governance: The structures, policies, and processes that guide an organization's decision-making and overall management practices.
 +  * Risk management: The process of identifying, assessing, and managing risks to the organization's objectives.
 +  * Compliance: The adherence to legal and regulatory requirements relevant to the organization's operations.
 +</panel><panel type='' title='What are some of the benefits of implementing a GRC framework?'>
 +Some of the benefits of implementing a GRC framework include:
 +Improved risk management: By adopting a GRC approach, organizations can better identify, assess, and manage their risks.
 +Enhanced compliance: A GRC framework helps organizations to ensure that they are complying with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
 +  * Better decision-making: With improved governance practices, organizations can make more informed and effective decisions.
 +  * Increased transparency and accountability: A GRC framework can help to increase transparency and accountability within an organization, as well as with its stakeholders.
 +</panel><panel type='' title='What are some common GRC challenges?'>
 +Some common GRC challenges include:
 +  * Siloed approach: Many organizations still approach GRC in a siloed manner, with different departments or functions responsible for different aspects of governance, risk, and compliance.
 +  * Lack of integration: Even where organizations have implemented GRC frameworks, they may struggle to integrate these efforts effectively across the organization.
 +  * Complexity: GRC frameworks can be complex and challenging to implement, particularly in large organizations with diverse operations.
 +  * Resource constraints: Organizations may struggle to devote sufficient resources to GRC efforts, particularly in times of financial constraints.
 +</panel><panel type='' title='How can technology support GRC efforts?'>
 +Technology can support GRC efforts in a variety of ways, such as:
 +  * Automating compliance monitoring and reporting.
 +  * Providing real-time risk monitoring and analysis.
 +  * Improving collaboration and information-sharing across departments and functions.
 +  * Enabling more efficient and effective governance practices.
 +</panel><panel type='' title='What are some GRC best practices?'>
 +Some GRC best practices include:
 +  * Adopting an integrated GRC approach.
 +  * Ensuring strong executive leadership and support.
 +  * Developing a clear GRC strategy and roadmap.
 +  * Conducting regular risk assessments and audits.
 +  * Establishing effective policies and procedures.
 +  * Training employees on GRC issues and expectations.
 +  * Utilizing technology to support GRC efforts.
 +  * Regularly reviewing and updating the GRC framework.
 +</panel></accordion>
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 +<callout type="primary" title="Related:">
 +  * [[kb:information_lifecycle_management|Information Lifecycle Management (ILM)]]
 +</callout>
 +<callout type="" title="External links:">
 +  * [[https://aws.amazon.com/what-is/grc/|What Is GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance)?]] --- //aws.amazon.com//
 +  * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Governance,_risk_management,_and_compliance|Governance, risk management, and compliance]] --- //wikipedia.org//
 +</callout> 
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