Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)

At Checkdone IT, we see Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) not just as a set of obligations, but as a strategic enabler. Our approach is designed to build trust, support operational resilience, and ensure that security and compliance are embedded into everything we do — from daily decisions to long-term planning.

By aligning GRC with our business objectives, we maintain transparency, reduce risk, and meet the ever-evolving regulatory requirements across our global operations.

Governance: Setting the Direction

Effective governance ensures that we have the right structures, policies, and controls in place to guide decisions and define accountability. It begins with leadership support and extends across all teams and departments.

We maintain a centralised GRC framework that includes:

• Clear policies and standards

• Designated risk owners and control managers

• Regular board-level reporting on risk posture and compliance status

All key decisions, policy changes and exceptions are documented via our Governance Change Control Forms, ensuring transparency and traceability.

Risk Management: Identifying and Mitigating What Matters

Risk is inevitable — but unmanaged risk is unacceptable. Our Risk Management process helps us identify, assess and respond to both strategic and operational risks.

We operate a live Risk Register, where each identified risk is:

• Categorised by type (e.g. financial, cyber, operational)

• Assigned a likelihood and impact score

• Linked to mitigating controls and action plans

Risks are reviewed quarterly during formal Risk Review Workshops, and significant risks are escalated to senior management for action. All assessments and decisions are logged using our Risk Assessment and Acceptance Forms.

Compliance: Proving We Do What We Say

Compliance is about more than ticking boxes — it’s about demonstrating accountability and trustworthiness. We align our compliance programme with international standards such as ISO 27001, NIS2, GDPR, and industry-specific regulations.

Our approach includes:

• Ongoing control monitoring through Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM)

• Automated policy and procedure reviews

• Regular internal and external audits

Non-compliance issues are documented in our Compliance Deviation Register, with remediation actions tracked and reported until resolution.

Enabling Business Through Trust

At Checkdone IT, GRC isn’t a silo — it’s a foundation. By integrating governance, risk and compliance across our teams, systems and processes, we empower the business to grow with confidence.

We don’t just manage risk — we turn it into an advantage.