Overview

Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) is a structured approach that aligns your organisation's leadership, risk management and regulatory obligations into one coordinated system. Instead of treating information security, risk, AI governance and customer assurance as separate projects, GRC brings them together so that policies, controls and evidence work across every framework you need to meet.

Q-CERT provides end-to-end GRC services - from gap assessment and framework design to implementation support, internal audit and certification readiness. Our team helps you build a single control environment that satisfies multiple standards at once, reducing duplicated effort, audit fatigue and cost.

Why an integrated GRC approach:

One risk register, one policy set and one evidence library serving multiple standards.
Board-level visibility of risk, compliance status and control effectiveness.
Faster certification and attestation cycles with fewer repeated audits.
Clear ownership and accountability for every control and obligation.
Scalable foundation that grows as new regulations and frameworks apply to you.

Frameworks & Standards We Cover

ISO/IEC 27001:2022

Information Security Management

The international standard for an Information Security Management System (ISMS). It defines how to identify, treat and monitor information security risks across people, processes and technology.

Risk assessment and Statement of Applicability
Annex A control implementation
Internal audit and management review
Certification readiness

ISO 31000:2018

Risk Management

Guidelines for an enterprise-wide risk management framework. ISO 31000 gives your leadership a common language and process for identifying, analysing and treating risk in every decision.

Risk framework and governance structure
Risk appetite and criteria definition
Risk register and treatment plans
Integration with ISO 27001, 9001 and 42001

ISO/IEC 42001:2023

AI Management System

The first international standard for the responsible development and use of Artificial Intelligence. It helps organisations govern AI systems for transparency, fairness, safety and accountability.

AI impact and risk assessment
AI policy, roles and responsibilities
Lifecycle controls for AI systems
Alignment with data protection and ISO 27001

SOC 2

Trust Services Criteria

An attestation framework for service organisations covering Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality and Privacy - widely requested by customers of SaaS and technology companies.

Scoping and Trust Services Criteria selection
Control design and gap remediation
Evidence collection for Type I / Type II
Readiness assessment before the audit

Our GRC Process

Gap Assessment

We review your current policies, controls and risks against the frameworks you need and deliver a clear, prioritised gap report.

Framework Design

We build an integrated control set, risk register and policy structure that satisfies all selected standards without duplication.

Implementation Support

Our consultants work with your team to implement controls, train staff and establish ongoing monitoring.

Internal Audit & Readiness

We audit the system, close findings and confirm you are ready for certification or attestation.

Continual Improvement

Post-certification reviews and updates keep the system effective as your business and regulations change.

Ready to build an integrated GRC program?

Talk to our team for a free scoping discussion and no-obligation estimate.