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Mastering controls for risk management.

“Controls are the backbone of any risk management strategy – they’re what stand between you and the risks that can derail your business.” – David Tattam, Chief Research & Content Officer, Protecht

A strong control framework is essential to protect your organisation from operational, financial, and reputational risks. Protecht’s Mastering controls for risk management eBook provides a comprehensive guide to creating a fit-for-purpose controls management framework that integrates seamlessly with your enterprise risk management (ERM) strategy.

From understanding the types of controls to ensuring their effectiveness through testing and real-time monitoring, this eBook equips you with the knowledge to manage controls efficiently and proactively. With the insights provided, you can reduce the risk of control failures and optimise performance while staying compliant with industry standards and regulations.

 

What you will learn 

  • The importance of controls in risk management and how they protect your business
  • Types of controls and their roles in managing risk (preventive, detective, reactive, directive)
  • How to ensure controls remain effective through continuous testing, reviews, and real-time reporting
  • How to integrate controls into your ERM system for a seamless, centralised approach
  • Compliance and regulatory alignment by linking controls to industry frameworks like ISO 27001, NIST, and SOC-2

 

Who should read this

This eBook is ideal for:
  • Risk managers looking to enhance their control frameworks
  • Compliance officers responsible for ensuring regulatory adherence
  • IT managers overseeing automated control systems
  • Business leaders aiming to improve risk management efficiency
  • Internal audit professionals seeking to improve controls assurance processes

How Protecht ERM can help

Protecht ERM provides an integrated controls management solution that centralises all controls data, automates control testing, and links controls to risk, incidents, obligations, and regulatory frameworks. With real-time reporting and dynamic control libraries, Protecht ERM ensures your controls program remains relevant and effective, helping you stay compliant and manage risks confidently. Find out more about controls in Protecht ERM.