Strategy & Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)
Strategy & Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) is a crucial component of any organization's success in today's complex business environment. GRC refers to the set of practices, processes and frameworks that an organization implements to manage its operations, assets, and data while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and ethical principles.
A GRC program typically includes a range of tools, systems, and software to enable risk assessment, manage risk, and develop effective strategies. It involves internal audits of business processes, organizational activities and units, engagement with key stakeholders across the entire organization, identification and mitigation of cybersecurity threats.
To ensure your organization meets industry and government regulations, you need to involve cyberstrategy for efficiently managing governance, risk management and compliance in the everchanging digital landscape . Our experts can help by providing an in-depth analysis in order to map out the best course of action that fits with your organizational objectives - all while overseeing each stage of implementation along the way!

Strategy Definition
A GRC strategy should be tailored to the unique needs of an organization and its key stakeholders. This includes identifying and prioritizing risks, developing control strategies, and implementing processes for monitoring and reporting on GRC activities.
By adopting an integrated approach to strategy governance, risk management, and compliance, organizations are able to measure progress towards their goals.
The current strategy from an organizational, technical, and physical point of view will be assessed. Based on your business risks and compliance needs, we will create a personal security improvement road map to improve your security maturity and Return on Investment (ROI).

Security Measures & Compliance
Meeting legal and regulatory requirements is critical to reliably achieve objectives while managing risks and minimizing security risks.
Being compliant with regulations and laws is an unavoidable necessity in today's world, and we have the capabilities to support you in developing corresponding technical and physical measures.
It is important for organizations to establish and implement security measures that are in line with compliance requirements. This includes implementing appropriate security controls, such as firewalls, encryption, and access controls. It also includes establishing policies and procedures for handling sensitive information, such as customer data or financial information.
The general data protection regulation (GDPR) requires companies to notify individuals of any data breaches that may compromise their personal information.
Overall, the effectiveness of a GRC program in managing security measures and compliance requirements depends on three components: the quality of the program's strategy, processes, and controls. By implementing a robust GRC program, organizations can improve their overall performance and mitigate potential risks related to security and compliance.
At ELCA Security, we offer a comprehensive suite of GRC software solutions designed to support effective strategy governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

Security Dashboard
Risk assessment is a critical component of a security dashboard. The dashboard should provide a summary of all potential risks and vulnerabilities, along with an overall risk score. This information can be used to prioritize risk management activities and allocate resources effectively.
Setting the right KPIs in terms of security is always difficult and time consuming. A dedicated dashboard and reporting methodology is a life saver for management and helps you make the right decisions.
Internal audits are another important component of a security dashboard. The dashboard should provide an overview of the results of these audits, including any identified vulnerabilities and areas for improvement. This information can be used to adjust security measures and improve overall security posture.

3rd Party Management
Good governance depends on the active involvement of board members who bring their skills and expertise to the table, ensuring effective oversight and strategic decision-making for the benefit of the organization.
Overall, effective third-party management is critical to the success of a GRC program. By managing third-party relationships effectively, organizations can reduce risks related to security, compliance, and overall performance. By leveraging GRC tools, systems, and software, organizations can streamline third-party management activities and ensure that all key stakeholders across the organization are involved in the process.
In conclusion, there is a non negligeable risk via the suppliers and service providers a company works with. Our Specialists and Partners ensure that consistent vendor risk management processes are in place to mitigate these risks.

Secure SDLC
Secure SDLC is an essential component of an integrated GRC approach that includes Internal Auditing, supported by a comprehensive GRC Capability Model and GRC system for a unified approach to risk management and compliance.
Our team can support you implementing Security by Design principles, supporting development teams to embrace security.
It also includes preliminary steps such as peer programing and setup of DAST & SAST platforms.
Overall, a Secure SDLC framework can help organizations to build more secure software, reduce the risk of security incidents and data breaches, meet regulatory compliance requirements and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards. By leveraging GRC tools, systems, and software, organizations can streamline the process of implementing a Secure SDLC framework.

Secure Project Management
Secure Project Management also involves collaboration between different business units and stakeholders. Stakeholders, such as project managers, developers, security professionals, and business unit managers, should work together to ensure that security considerations are integrated into the project management process. This may involve training project managers in secure project management practices, conducting regular security assessments, and monitoring compliance with relevant security and governance standards.
At ELCA Security, our suite of GRC software solutions is designed to support Secure Project Management within a structured approach comprehensive strategy governance framework, enabling organizations to make better strategic decisions and achieve their business goals while ensuring principled performance across all areas of the business.
Our specialists manage and/or follow internal & external security projects, and ensure all outcomes are correctly achieved.

CISO as a Service
CISO as a Service is a cost-effective way for organizations to manage risks and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, while enabling the business activities needed to achieve their objectives.
The virtual CISO is a security expert who uses his years of cybersecurity knowledge and data to help organizations develop and manage the implementation of their infosec program.
Overall, the use of a CISO as a Service model can be an effective way for organizations to manage cybersecurity risks, ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards, and improve the overall effectiveness of their cybersecurity program. By leveraging GRC systems, tools and software, organizations can streamline the process of implementing a virtual CISO program and ensure that all stakeholders across the organization are involved in the process.

Threat Modeling
Threat modeling is an ongoing process that requires regular review and update as new cybersecurity threats emerge or business processes change. It involves collaboration with key stakeholders across the entire organization, including IT, business units, and senior management. Internal audits are also an essential part of the threat modeling process, as they can help to ensure that the organization's own operations and risk management strategies are effective and aligned with the overall GRC strategy.
At ELCA Security, our GRC software solutions support businesses in implementing a single framework for strategy, risk management, and compliance that includes effective Threat Modeling practices, enabling effective governance and the achievement of business objectives.
We will help you identify, understand and communicate the potential threats and mitigations that can be put in place within the context of protecting your IT assets.