by David Ponder | Jun 27, 2024 | Chief Compliance Officers, SOC Reports
“Dear [vendor], your Service Provider’s SOC report doesn’t cover the services you’re providing us. Thank you for providing Amazon’s/Google’s/Microsoft’s SOC 2 report, but can you please provide a SOC 2 report that covers your services for the most recent period?” This...
by Amber Gerdes | Jun 6, 2024 | Chief Compliance Officers, Onspring
Maintaining compliance with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards in the rapidly evolving utility sector is crucial for operational security and reliability. Cential’s NERC Solution, built on the robust Onspring platform, is designed...
by Amber Gerdes | Mar 8, 2024 | Artificial Intelligence, Chief Compliance Officers, GRC, Risk Management
As risk and compliance professionals, we like to take time towards the beginning of every year to take stock of the previous year and use it to glean insights for the future. 2023 was a year of shifting landscapes and rapid changes in technology and business,...
by Amber Gerdes | Nov 27, 2023 | Chief Compliance Officers, CMMC, Cyber Security Framework, GRC, GRC Implementation, IRM, Risk Management
We’ve helped several organizations implement GRC processes and tools, and we’ve seen our fair share of successes and failures. Among those who struggle with implementation, they usually make the same mistake. Instead of seeing eGRC software as a tool to bolster...
by Amber Gerdes | Oct 25, 2023 | Chief Compliance Officers, CMMC, GRC
CMMC compliance can feel like a never-ending chain of requirements, with each task and requirement feeling more interconnected and cumulative the further you go. So, of course, when a tool or opportunity crops up that can streamline and automate some of that chain for...
by Amber Gerdes | Oct 12, 2023 | Chief Compliance Officers, GRC
Cential Consulting recently had the opportunity to join a Chartered Accountants Worldwide (CAW) Network USA event to discuss the significance of integrating AI into our world and work, and evaluate its risks and benefits. As accounting and risk management are closely...
by Amber Gerdes | Sep 6, 2023 | GRC, Riskonnect
Riskonnect and Cential Consulting are thrilled to announce that together we have teamed up to bring the power of AI to Riskonnect’s GRC processes. Artificial intelligence (AI) has the power to transform nearly every aspect of business – including GRC. Machine learning...
by Amber Gerdes | Aug 18, 2023 | Chief Compliance Officers, CMMC, GRC, GRC Implementation
In the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, compliance with regulatory standards like the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a top priority for DoD-contracting organizations aiming to safeguard their digital assets and maintain customer trust. As...
by Amber Gerdes | Jul 12, 2023 | GRC, Onspring, Risk Management
We are halfway through 2023 and Onspring has done it again…twice. In Onspring’s two latest releases (v24.0 on January 28 and v25.0 on June 17), the GRC platform has provided their user community with a collection of new and meaningful features that greatly enhance its...
by Amber Gerdes | Jun 20, 2023 | Chief Compliance Officers, GRC, GRC Implementation, IRM
Risk management plays a crucial role in organizational success by identifying, assessing, mitigating, and monitoring risks. However, the effectiveness of risk management programs relies on the integration of various components, such as Third-Party Risk Management...
