We have a number of disparate spreadsheets to track multiple IT controls that occur throughout a year.  These sheets are difficult to manage and update across multiple teams.  Can anyone recommend a solid product that can centralize the controls?  For each control test, would want it track due dates, who the owner is, testing results, attestations, etc. 

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Director Cloud Transformation and AI2 years ago

Yes, good news is that you have bunch of options that can help you to centralize and manage your IT controls. 

There are few categories and products I can name... 

GRC solutions: GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) solutions are comprehensive platforms that can help you manage a wide range of IT controls, including financial, operational, and security controls. These solutions typically include modules for control documentation, risk assessment, testing, and reporting. Some popular GRC solutions include MetricStream, Archer, and OneStream ControlPoint.

IT security risk management (ITSRM) software: ITSRM software is specifically designed to help you manage IT security controls. These solutions typically include modules for vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and incident response. Some popular ITSRM solutions include Tenable Nessus, Rapid7 InsightVM, and Qualys Security Cloud.

IT governance, risk, and compliance (IT GRC) software: IT GRC software is a more comprehensive solution than ITSRM software and can help you manage all aspects of IT governance, risk, and compliance. These solutions typically include modules for policy management, audit management, and reporting. Some popular IT GRC solutions include IBM BigFix Compliance, HP ArcSight Compliance Manager, and RSA Archer IT Governance.

How you select a product and which one works best for you depends on your specific needs and budget. If you need a comprehensive solution that can manage a wide range of IT controls, then a GRC solution may be a good  place to look a . 

If you are primarily concerned with IT security controls, then an ITSRM solution may be a better choice. And if you need a solution that can help you with all aspects of IT governance, risk, and compliance, then an IT GRC solution may be the best option.

Happy hunting.. :)

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