{"id":14094,"date":"2026-04-07T14:13:57","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T08:43:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/?p=14094"},"modified":"2026-04-07T14:43:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T09:13:59","slug":"cybersecurity-governance-risk-and-compliance-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/cybersecurity-governance-risk-and-compliance-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Cybersecurity Governance, Risk &amp; Compliance: A Practical Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance\u00a0is no longer just a technical framework.<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It is now a critical business issue. Organizations are not only securing their capital but also creating a foundation of trust, accountability, and decision-making in uncertain environments. If you have been asking yourself what GRC is in relation to Cybersecurity, you need to know that GRC is fundamentally about how organizations manage and govern their decisions, risks, and compliance within a structured measurable manner.<\/span><\/span><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #414141;color:#414141\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #414141;color:#414141\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/cybersecurity-governance-risk-and-compliance-guide\/#What_is_Governance_Risk_and_Compliance_GRC_in_Cybersecurity\" >What is Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) in Cybersecurity?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/cybersecurity-governance-risk-and-compliance-guide\/#Why_Cybersecurity_GRC_Matters_Today\" >Why Cybersecurity GRC Matters Today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/cybersecurity-governance-risk-and-compliance-guide\/#Cybersecurity_Governance_Risk_and_Compliance_Framework_Practical_View\" >Cybersecurity Governance Risk and Compliance Framework (Practical View)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/cybersecurity-governance-risk-and-compliance-guide\/#Real-World_Example\" >Real-World Example&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/cybersecurity-governance-risk-and-compliance-guide\/#Common_Mistakes_Organizations_Make\" >Common Mistakes Organizations Make<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/cybersecurity-governance-risk-and-compliance-guide\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/cybersecurity-governance-risk-and-compliance-guide\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Governance_Risk_and_Compliance_GRC_in_Cybersecurity\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>What is Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) in Cybersecurity?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Cybersecurity governance risk and compliance (GRC)<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp; is a systematic way to help organizations make informed security decisions, manage uncertainty, and comply with laws or regulations. 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Even if a system has the best technical security, one employee\u2019s careless action can circumvent that security completely. This is why organizations are increasingly focusing on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/human-risk-management\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">human risk management<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. As a result, security risks and compliance directly impact an organization\u2019s operational viability, customer reputation, and compliance with applicable regulations.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cybersecurity_Governance_Risk_and_Compliance_Framework_Practical_View\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Cybersecurity Governance Risk and Compliance Framework (Practical View)<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">A strong\u00a0cybersecurity governance risk and compliance framework\u00a0is not built on theory; it is built on\u00a0repeatable actions, clear ownership, and continuous improvement.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To truly understand <\/span>what is governance risk<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in practice, you have to see how governance, risk, and compliance work together in day-to-day operations &#8211; not as separate silos, but as a connected system.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>1. Establish Governance: Build Decision Clarity<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The foundation of a solid management model starts with governance. Organizations create:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Who makes decisions about cyber security<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">What policies govern cybersecurity practices; and<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">How accountability is achieved across an organization for cybersecurity.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">If governance lacks clarity, even the best technical tools will fail to meet organizations&#8217; requirements due to delays in decision-making, inconsistent decision-making, or a lack of direction or clarity in decisions.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Cyber security governance and risk <\/span><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">management&nbsp;have<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a point of commencement: alignment with executive leadership; i.e., executives treat cyber security as a business requirement rather than a function of information technology.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>2. Identify and Prioritize Risks<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Once an organization has established governance, the next phase of development is to identify and prioritize risk.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Organizations should consider:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">What are our most valuable assets?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Where are we most vulnerable to cyber threats?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Which threat has the highest probability of impacting our organization?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">For example, phishing remains one of the highest risks. See how <a href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/phishing-simulation\/\">phishing attacks work<\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These priorities become the basis for establishing a well-defined <\/span><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">cybersecurity<\/span> risk and compliance<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> framework.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>3. Implement Controls and Safeguards<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">After identifying risks, organizations must take steps to mitigate those risks.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">This includes:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Deploying security technologies<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Employee education and simulation training on risk<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Access restrictions based on roles and responsibilities<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is where <\/span>IT risk &amp; <span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">complianc<\/span>e\u00a0becomes<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> operational &#8211; turning risk insights into real protective measures. The goal is straightforward: reduce the likelihood of the occurrence of the given risk and limit the negative consequences if it does occur.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>4. Ensure Compliance and Audit Readiness<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Compliance guarantees that all actions taken by the organization align with applicable standards and expectations.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The organization must:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Follow all applicable regulatory and internal requirements<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Maintain proper records, documents, and data<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Conduct regular audits and reviews.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organisations often align training and compliance together.\u00a0 Understand <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/cybersecurity-awareness-training-for-employees\/\">cybersecurity compliance training<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Here, <\/span>cybersecurity governance risk and compliance <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">proves its value &#8211; not just by reducing risk, but by demonstrating accountability.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">5. Continuous Monitoring and Improvement<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Cybersecurity is not a static environment (neither is GRC), so the organization must:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Track incidents and employee performance<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Assess the performance of controls<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Revise policies based on emerging threats<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This continuous loop ensures that <\/span><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">cybersecurity governance and risk management\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">evolve\u00a0alongside<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> changing risks, especially in an AI-driven threat landscape.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A practical <\/span>cybersecurity governance risk and compliance framework <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">works like a cycle:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><strong>Governance \u2192 Risk Identification \u2192 Control Implementation \u2192 Compliance \u2192 Monitoring \u2192 Repeat<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">This cycle ensures that:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Risks are anticipated, not just reacted to<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Decisions are structured and accountable<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Security becomes a continuous, improving process<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Real-World_Example\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Real-World Example&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Consider a government agency:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Governance: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establishes who is allowed to access citizen information<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Risk<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Recognizes malicious emails as a major risk<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Compliance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Has to comply with strict rules\/protective regulations for citizens.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">If an employee taps on a phishing email:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Without GRC \u2192 A breach happens and has no one responsible for their action.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">With GRC \u2192 Phishing is a known issue, training has taken place, the impact of the action is reduced.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">This is the difference between being reactive and proactively prepared.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Mistakes_Organizations_Make\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Common Mistakes Organizations Make<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Treat GRC as just records<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: GRC is not just paperwork but rather decisions in action.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Do not account for Human Risks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The majority of breaches happen from human mistakes and not technology\/software.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>One-time-install<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Cybersecurity threats continually change, so must GRC.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Organizations need to understand that strong cybersecurity is not just dependent on tools but rather on structured governance and intelligent decision-making<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\n  .threatcop-banner {\n    background-color: #02022e;\n    border: 2px solid #00bf63;\n    border-radius: 12px;\n    padding: 12px 24px;\n    display: flex;\n    justify-content: space-between;\n    align-items: center;\n    max-width: 1100px;\n    margin: 20px auto;\n    color: #ffffff;\n    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\n  }\n\n  .threatcop-banner-text {\n    font-size: 18px;\n    font-weight: 500;\n  }\n\n  .threatcop-banner-button {\n    background-color: #00bf63;\n    color: #ffffff;\n    padding: 8px 20px;\n    border-radius: 8px;\n    text-decoration: none;\n    font-weight: 500;\n    white-space: nowrap;\n    transition: 0.2s ease;\n    font-size: 15px;\n  }\n\n  .threatcop-banner-button:hover {\n    opacity: 0.9;\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width: 768px) {\n    .threatcop-banner {\n      flex-direction: column;\n      text-align: center;\n      gap: 10px;\n    }\n  }\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"threatcop-banner\">\n  <div class=\"threatcop-banner-text\">\n    Discuss Your Organization\u2019s Human Risk Challenges\n  <\/div>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/contact-us?utm_source=thrm_summerized_blog\" class=\"threatcop-banner-button\">\n    Book a Meeting\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you understand <\/span>cyber security governance, risk and compliance<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you don\u2019t only think of using tools; 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That\u2019s where true security begins.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>FAQ<\/strong><\/span>s<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>#sp-ea-14100 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-14100.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-14100.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-14100.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-14100.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-14100.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1775551245\"><div id=\"sp-ea-14100\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-hover\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"1\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-141000\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse141000\" aria-controls=\"collapse141000\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is GRC in cybersecurity?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse141000\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-14100\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-141000\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000\">A tool for organizations to govern decisions &amp; risk; in this case, cybersecurity compliance.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-141001\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse141001\" aria-controls=\"collapse141001\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the difference between Risk Management vs. Compliance?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse141001\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-14100\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-141001\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000\">Risk Management works to recognize and minimize potential threats. 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