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Cyber GRC Transformation Success Stories with FortifyData Cyber GRC

With 68% of companies saying that their GRC solutions fail to deliver actionable results, citing “clunkiness”, modules that don’t work as promised and high costs, FortifyData is stealing the spotlight with its Cyber GRC solution.

Many organizations have made the shift with us and they’re seeing tangible results now.

 

  • FortifyData Cyber GRC customers have experienced meaningful savings in time and cost through automation of cyber grc actitivities including third-party risk management.
  • A mortgage lender achieved monthly direct attack surface findings of third parties to ensure external exploits in their ecosystem were minimized and made monthly reporting easy as the automated data ensured everything was ready from the benefits of FortifyData cyber GRC platform.
  • A enterprise risk management platform reduced their new vendor due diligence and onboarding by 33% because of FortifyData cyber GRC external attack surface assessments of third parties linked to control responses; identifying risk blind spots not described in standard reports or questionnaires.
  • A clinical trials SaaS provider seamlessly achieved ISO 27001 compliance using the automated risk finding to control mapping that the FortifyData cyber GRC provides. The automation resulted in a $30,000 savings due to auditors needing less time.

 

So, are you ready for the change yet? If not, then worry not.

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With 68% of companies saying that their GRC solutions fail to deliver actionable results according to Gartner.

In this guide, we’ll dive into real-world success stories from different industries to show how we’ve already helped hundreds of companies strengthen their Cyber GRC needs.

Let’s get started.

Why Traditional GRC Is Failing?

Let’s face it: most traditional Cyber GRC tools weren’t built for today’s cybersecurity demands. They were designed for a slower, more predictable world. And it shows.

Have you ever opened your GRC dashboard and realized the data is already out of date? That’s a common issue. Traditional platforms often rely on static dashboards that update only occasionally.

This means you’re making decisions based on old information, sometimes days or even weeks old. In the world of cybersecurity, that’s a lifetime.

The Pain Points Are Clear

Most organizations are struggling with:

  • Manual audit prep: Exporting spreadsheets, chasing emails, and scheduling meetings eats up weeks of time.
  • Siloed tools and data: Risk information is spread across different systems with no single source of truth.
  • One-time vendor reviews: Third-party risk is assessed once, then forgotten, leaving huge gaps as things change.
  • Slow reaction time: No real-time insight means teams often find out about issues after it’s too late.

So, what’s the solution?

A GRC platform that updates your risk posture in real time. One that automates evidence collection for audits. One that tracks your vendors continuously, not just once a year.

That’s where FortifyData comes in.

And these aren’t just words, let’s take a look at the facts and the companies we have helped up next.

Case Study #1: Viedoc (ISO 27001 Compliance Automation)

Viedoc is a global provider of clinical trial software, supporting pharmaceutical companies and research organizations with digital solutions that streamline medical studies.

Operating in a highly regulated industry, Viedoc needed to earn ISO 27001 certification. It is a globally recognized standard for information security management.

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Achieving ISO 27001 isn’t just about technology.

It requires strong internal policies, consistent documentation, and a structured approach to managing risk. For Viedoc, the road to certification revealed just how difficult that can be without the right tools.

Challenges

The team faced several key hurdles in their compliance journey:

  • Gaps in security policy coverage: Some controls were partially addressed, while others were missing or inconsistently implemented.
  • Manual, time-consuming audit prep: Gathering evidence and tracking compliance status involved spreadsheets, email threads, and lots of back-and-forth between teams.
  • Complex control mapping: Mapping internal processes to ISO 27001 requirements was a heavy lift, often requiring cross-referencing dozens of documents and controls.

It was clear that to meet the ISO standard effectively, Viedoc needed a smarter, more automated solution.

The FortifyData Solution

Viedoc partnered with FortifyData to streamline their compliance process. Key features that made a difference included:

  1. Automated control mapping: FortifyData automatically linked Viedoc’s policies and processes to ISO 27001 requirements, highlighting any gaps that needed attention.
  2. Live dashboards for compliance tracking: The team could easily monitor progress and know exactly where they stood at any time.
  3. Auto-generated audit trails: All actions and evidence were logged automatically, making audit preparation fast and stress-free.

Results

The transformation was significant:

  • Viedoc was able to streamline its ISO 27001 certification process from months of guesswork into a clear, step-by-step path resulting in a $30,000 savings in less hours preparing for the audit and billable time spent by the independent auditors.
  • Evidence collection became seamless, reducing the need for manual tracking and cross-team coordination.
  • Overall, their operations became more efficient, consistent, and audit-ready, without burning out the team.

Hear from the Viedoc CISO about the benefits they gained:

Case Study #2: U.S. Mortgage Lender (Enteprise and Third-party Risk)

In the financial services sector, cybersecurity and compliance are both crucial and complex. For this U.S.-based mortgage lender, the stakes were high.

They managed a large number of digital assets, dealt with sensitive customer data, and relied heavily on third-party vendors to support daily operations.

With a constantly changing threat landscape and strict industry regulations, their team needed a clear, real-time view of risk across their environment. But the tools they were using couldn’t keep up.

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Challenges

The organization faced several roadblocks that made cyber risk management inefficient and frustrating:

  • Stale security data: Their existing platform provided vulnerability data that was already outdated by the time they reviewed it. This made it difficult to prioritize what actually needed attention.
  • Misattributed or missing assets: Some assets were wrongly linked to the company, while others were completely untracked. This created confusion and left the team unsure of what they were truly responsible for protecting.
  • Time-consuming audit prep: Every audit cycle meant long hours spent collecting documents, exporting data, and piecing together reports from different systems. It was exhausting and inefficient.

 

These issues not only slowed down operations but also increased the risk of something critical being overlooked.

The FortifyData Solution

The company turned to FortifyData to help fix these gaps and take their Cyber GRC program to the next level.

The implementation focused on three key areas:

  1. Weekly internal vulnerability scans: These scans ensured that all internal systems were assessed regularly. This gave the team near real-time updates on potential vulnerabilities and made it easier to act quickly.
  2. Monthly third-party risk assessments: Vendors were now continuously monitored, not just evaluated once a year. This helped the team stay informed about changes in vendor security posture before they became a threat.
  3. Email security monitoring: FortifyData checked for proper implementation of email protocols like SPF, DKIM, and DMARC. These are critical for preventing phishing attacks and protecting communication.

Results

The improvements were clear and immediate

Accurate, asset-level remediation data: FortifyData helped the team quickly identify and fix vulnerabilities on the right assets. No more chasing the wrong issues or fixing things that didn’t matter.

Improved email security posture

The system flagged email configuration issues, helping the team resolve DMARC, SPF, and DKIM misconfigurations, reducing exposure to email-based attacks.

Time saved and frustration reduced

Audit preparation became far more manageable. With centralized data and reporting, the team no longer needed to scramble to gather documentation.

Helpful and responsive support

The FortifyData team was also open to feedback. When this lender suggested improvements or new features, the support, product, and engineering teams responded quickly.

Case Study #3: Riskonnect (Third‑Party Risk)

Riskonnect is a leadering SaaS provider that helps organizations manage risk across various domains. Like many modern companies, Riskonnect relies on a network of external vendors to deliver services.

With a previous solution, on average, they conducted 3 to 4 new vendor risk assessments each week.

As the company grew, so did the number of vendors, and so did the challenges in managing them efficiently.

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Challenges

Rickonnect’s existing third-party risk process was manual and slow. Every new vendor had to go through a lengthy assessment process that involved:

  • Sending spreadsheets with long security questionnaires.
  • Manually reviewing responses.
  • Coordinating across teams to validate information.
  • Waiting days or weeks for follow-up documentation.

 

This process took up to three weeks just to onboard a single vendor. It wasn’t scalable, and more importantly, it didn’t provide real-time visibility into vendors’ actual security postures.

The FortifyData Solution

To modernize their third-party risk program, Riskonnect implemented FortifyData’s Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) solution, which offered:

  1. Integrated security scanning: Vendors were automatically scanned for vulnerabilities, giving the Riskonnect team an accurate, real-time picture of their security.
  2. Customizable questionnaires: Instead of sending generic spreadsheets, Riskonnect could tailor risk questions directly through the platform, making the process faster and more relevant.
  3. Continuous vendor scoring: Each vendor received a live security rating that updated over time, reflecting any changes in their risk level.

Results

The impact was quite immediate, which includes:

Onboarding time dropped by 33%

What once took up to three weeks could now be done in just one to two weeks.

Real-time alerts for emerging threats

FortifyData notified the team instantly if a vendor was affected by a high-profile issue like Log4J, allowing for fast, informed decisions.

Clear vendor risk visibility

Riskonnect could now track each vendor’s security posture continuously, instead of relying on one-time assessments.

What It Means for You and Your Company

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So where does your organization stand today?

If your Cyber GRC efforts still feel reactive, heavily manual, or disconnected from business goals, you’re not alone.

The good news is that other organizations have already paved the way. And their success stories show exactly what’s possible with the right approach.

Here are a few steps that you can follow to modernize your GRC program:

  • Audit your current tools and data sources: Identify what’s working, what’s missing, and where your visibility drops off.
  • Start a pilot with automated cyber grc: Use real-time internal risk assessments, external attack surface and map the findings to policies and applicable controls in the frameworks important to your organization or with a sample set of vendors to see the difference live data makes.
  • Map your controls to industry frameworks: Whether it’s ISO 27001, NIST, HIPAA, or SOC 2, align your processes with recognized standards.
  • Track your progress using clear metrics: Posture scores, audit response times, annual loss analysis, and vendor risk levels can all be measured.
  • Expand gradually: Once the foundation is in place, broaden coverage to third-party vendors, cloud infrastructure, and even email security.

Take Control of Your Cyber GRC Program with FortifyData

Cyber GRC doesn’t have to be slow, reactive, or overwhelming. With FortifyData, it becomes proactive, automated, and business-aligned.

As shown in the success stories across financial services, SaaS, healthcare, and education, FortifyData empowers teams. This reduces risk, streamline audits, monitor vendors continuously, and align with leading compliance frameworks.

So, are you ready for this amazing transformation of your Cyber GRC strategy?

Book a demo see FortifyData in action. Because when GRC works right, everything else runs smoother.