SureCloud Recognised in Gartner® Innovation Report

We are proud to share that SureCloud has been recognised as a Representative Vendor in Gartner®’s “Innovation Insight: Cyber GRC Streamlines Governance”.

Cyber Governance, Risk, and Compliance (Cyber GRC) is no longer a niche function within security teams - it has become a critical business enabler.

With increasing regulatory pressures, evolving cyber threats, and the need for real-time risk intelligence, organisations can no longer afford fragmented, manual, and reactive risk management processes.

A recent Gartner® report by Jie Zhang and Micheal Kranawetter, “Innovation Insight: Cyber GRC Streamlines Governance”, discusses the urgency of adopting a structured, technology-driven Cyber GRC approach, emphasising that traditional methods are no longer sufficient in today’s dynamic digital space.

Many organisations are struggling with ineffective governance due to disconnected risk management tools. According to Gartner®:

“Eighty-five percent of Gartner clients who use GRC technology have multiple tools in place. When organisations use multiple tools focused on different risk domains, not specifically designed for cyber GRC, data is fragmented, and it is difficult to understand the impact of cyber risks.”

Why Cyber GRC Matters?

Fragmented tools lead to gaps in cyber risk management - Using multiple, siloed tools for governance and compliance means organizations lack a holistic view of risk. Critical threats may go undetected when cyber risks are not evaluated within the broader business context, leaving companies vulnerable.

Compliance is no longer just a checkbox - Regulations like DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act), NIS-2 (Network and Information Security Directive), and GDPR demand continuous compliance, not just annual audits or point-in-time assessments. Organisations that rely on manual processes or spreadsheets struggle to maintain ongoing compliance, increasing their risk exposure.

Cyber risk needs to be quantified like other business risks - Business leaders require measurable insights into cyber risk impact. Without risk quantification, security teams struggle to communicate risks in financial terms, making it difficult to secure budget and executive buy-in.

To address these challenges, Gartner® predicts a major shift in Cyber GRC strategies. The report states:

“By 2027, 75% of cyber GRC tool evaluations will include use cases for Continuous Control Monitoring (CCM), Cybersecurity Continuous Compliance Automation (CCCA), and Cyber Risk Quantification (CRQ).

While the specific capabilities of a cyber GRC function may vary depending on the organisation’s sector, size, operational model, dependency on digital technology, reporting structure and overall maturity, some high-level capabilities are generally important to consider.”

What does it mean for your organisation?

Continuous Control Monitoring (CCM) - Traditional compliance models rely on periodic audits, which can leave security gaps undetected for months. CCM enables real-time visibility into security controls, ensuring organisations can respond proactively to vulnerabilities before they escalate.

• Real-time monitoring of security controls
• Automated risk detection and response
• Reduced manual compliance efforts

• Automated compliance tracking & reporting
• Elimination of human errors in audits
• Seamless integration with existing security tools

Cyber Risk Quantification (CRQ) - Boards and executives require risk insights translated into financial terms. CRQ enables organizations to measure cyber risk in business impact terms, helping security teams justify investments and prioritize mitigation efforts.

• Linking cyber risks to financial impact
• Data-driven risk decision-making
• Strategic alignment with business goals

These features enable organizations to effectively manage cyber risks and ensure compliance in a rapidly evolving threat landscape.

Organisations must move away from disparate risk management tools to future-proof cybersecurity strategies and adopt a centralised, automated, and scalable Cyber GRC platform.

Enhanced Risk Visibility – Break down silos and integrate risk data across departments.

Streamlined Compliance – Automate workflows and reduce compliance burdens.

Proactive Cyber Risk Management – Move from reactive assessments to continuous monitoring.

Improved Executive Communication – Use risk quantification to align cybersecurity with business strategy

How SureCloud Can Help

As a recognised Representative Provider in this Gartner® research, we believe SureCloud helps organisations move from fragmented security governance to an integrated, automated, and proactive Cyber GRC strategy. Learn more about our product.

Source: “Innovation Insight: Cyber GRC Streamlines Governance” by Jie Zhang and Micheal Kranawetter, 13 August 2024 [ID: G00815931].

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Since its founding in 2006, SureCloud Ltd. has two decades of experience as a leading provider of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) solutions. Headquartered in the UK, with offices in the US, SureCloud supports a global portfolio of organisations with its holistic and intelligent GRC platform. Whether addressing cyber risk, data privacy, third parties, or compliance demands, SureCloud has a proven record of empowering organisations to continuously identify, manage and automate their risk and regulatory alignment.