The integration of zapliance’s Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM) solution into the CRISAM® GRC platform is a significant step towards improving governance, risk and compliance (GRC) management in organisations. This integration combines the strengths of both systems and provides a comprehensive, fully automated solution that is ready to use and offers a clear methodology for monitoring and controlling risks and compliance requirements.

Advantages of the integration

The integration of the zapliance CCM solution into the CRISAM® GRC platform offers numerous advantages:

1. Real-time monitoring and reporting: Fully automated integration allows organisations to monitor their internal controls in real time. This enables immediate identification and remediation of issues before they become major risks.
2. Automated data analysis: The zapliance software uses advanced algorithms to analyse large amounts of data and detect anomalies. This data is seamlessly integrated into the CRISAM® platform, enabling comprehensive analysis and reporting through a clearly defined methodology.
3. Improved compliance: Through continuous, automated monitoring and analysis, organisations can ensure that they always meet the latest compliance requirements. This reduces the risk of violations and the associated penalties.
4. Increased efficiency: The integration automates many of the manual processes associated with risk and compliance management. This saves time and resources and allows employees to focus on more strategic tasks.

Technical implementation

The technical implementation of the integration involves several steps:

1. Data integration: The zapliance software is configured to collect data from the company’s relevant systems. This data is then imported into the CRISAM® platform, where it is further analysed and monitored.
2. Configuration adjustments: Both the zapliance and CRISAM® software must be configured accordingly to ensure that they work together seamlessly. This includes customising interfaces and setting up data transfer protocols via RestAPI.
3. User training: Comprehensive training is required to ensure that employees can use the new functions effectively. This includes training on how to use the zapliance software and how to interpret the reports and analyses generated in CRISAM®.
4. Test phase: Before full implementation, a test phase is carried out to ensure that all systems are functioning correctly and that integration is running smoothly. Any problems are identified and resolved during this phase.

Application examples

The integration of the zapliance CCM solution into the CRISAM® GRC platform can be used in various areas of the organisation:

1. Financial controls: By continuously monitoring financial transactions, companies can ensure that all transactions comply with internal guidelines and external regulations. Anomalies such as unusually high transactions or suspicious patterns can be identified and investigated immediately.
2. Enhanced collaboration: The integration of collaboration tools that enable teams to work together more efficiently and exchange information more quickly.
3. IT security: The integration enables continuous monitoring of IT systems for security gaps and compliance violations. This includes monitoring access rights, recognising suspicious activities and ensuring that all systems comply with current security standards. (e.g. 4 eyes principle)
4. Operational processes: Organisations can continuously monitor their operational processes to ensure they are efficient and compliant. This includes monitoring supply chains, production processes and other critical business areas.

Future prospects

The integration of the zapliance CCM solution into the CRISAM® GRC platform is an important step towards modernising risk and compliance management. In the future, additional functions and technologies could be integrated to further increase efficiency and effectiveness. These include

1. CRISAM.AI | Artificial Intelligence (AI): The use of AI to further automate and improve data analysis. CRISAM.AI will be used to recognise complex patterns and make more precise predictions.
2. Enhanced reporting: The development of new report formats and dashboards that enable users to gain even deeper insights into their risk and compliance data.