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There is no such thing as maintaining the status quo in today’s risk and compliance landscape. Thanks to rapidly evolving technology, advanced threats, complex supply chains, and new regulations, GRC teams are being asked to do substantially more in less time, without sacrificing quality.
Nearly 51% of the 350 respondents in LogicGate’s 2024 GRC Strategies, Teams, and Outcomes Report indicated that driving efficient business practices was an extremely important goal of their GRC program - outranking other priorities like making risk-informed decisions (37.7%) and meeting compliance and regulatory requirements (34%). While the numbers may seem surprising at first, when paired with feedback from current and prospective customers, it’s clear that successful GRC outcomes are dependent upon operational efficiency.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is regularly positioned as THE operational efficiency solution in today’s technology marketplace. Unfortunately for GRC practitioners, it’s not quite that simple.
As one Technology Manager shared:
“I oversee about 8 people and we are really focused on getting back to the basics - finding ways to become more innovative and to do what we've done better while looking for opportunities to make this more automated. How can we do things faster, but more accurately? How do we decrease the amount of manual effort and then reuse that saved effort somewhere else?”
These insights highlight a critical distinction: efficiency alone isn’t enough. The most effective GRC programs are built on these foundational elements:
- Informed: Data from multiple systems is aggregated and actionable
- Collaborative: Cross-team communication is viewed as effective
- Engaged: Stakeholders consistently involved and held accountable for their responsibilities
From the perspective of an Information Security Manager,
“We’re looking for a tool that would allow us to use our current personnel but also help mature our program. I want to make sure the team can stay small for as long as possible.”
At LogicGate, we understand that AI’s true potential lies in enhancing these foundational elements, not simply automating tasks. Our product teams have embraced this philosophy, designing platform-wide AI-powered capabilities that go beyond efficiency to enhance existing processes, mature GRC initiatives, and support dynamic growth. With Risk Cloud, AI is not just a tool for speed but a catalyst for smarter and more resilient GRC strategies.
Empowering GRC Teams with Spark AI
GRC is a team sport and Risk Cloud’s Spark AI is changing how the game is played. More than just a flashy buzzword, Spark AI has your back as you empower your teams to do more with less — paving the way for you to champion proactive risk management and continuous compliance across your organization. The best part? Spark AI is available to all LogicGate customers at no additional cost.
As GRC practitioners ourselves, we understand data privacy and AI governance are your priority. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! We designed Spark AI with privacy and governance in mind while making all features opt-in. Learn more about frequently asked questions here.
Stay Informed with Record Linking Recommendations
The dynamic nature of GRC produces an ever-evolving, interconnected web of information, where changes in one area can ripple across the entire organization. Identifying these connections and translating them into actionable insights often requires deep subject matter expertise, manual analysis, and centralized data- a challenge for most GRC teams.
Spark AI transforms this process by leveraging Risk Cloud’s graph database to analyze existing records and provide intelligent data mapping recommendations across any workflow. By automating these connections, Spark AI not only saves teams valuable time but also enables faster, more dynamic issue resolution, reduces redundancy, and optimizes resource allocation - driving a more unified, efficient approach to risk and compliance management.
Here’s how LogicGate customers are tackling common challenges with just a single click:
- Based on this third-party finding, are there any related risks already in my Risk Register?
- What controls may mitigate this new cyber risk, and what assets or threats may be associated?
- Which internal controls are related to a new framework that we’re assessing?
- A new financial regulation was just announced, do any of my existing controls or policies already relate to its obligations?
With Spark AI, these once time-consuming questions are now answered in seconds, helping teams stay ahead with ease.
Promote Collaboration and Engagement with Spark AI Text Assistant
They say that security is everyone’s responsibility. But outside of the Cybersecurity and GRC teams, it’s often not everyone’s priority. That’s why collaboration and stakeholder engagement are so essential. Completing your activities often relies on others to adopt new processes or complete mundane tasks.
The right GRC tooling should meet your risk and control owners where they are to minimize the time spent outside of their day-to-day activities. Spark AI Text Assistant leverages the power of generative AI to automatically draft risk and compliance text that intelligently references related program data, GRC best practices, and consistent writing standards. This ultimately::
- Provides task owners with additional context and guidance to support efficient assignment completion.
- Gives teams a headstart on status updates and strategic recommendations based on related program insights and GRC best practices.
- Helps craft quality communications that convey critical details with precision.
What to Expect Next
LogicGate’s product teams will continue to innovate — safely and thoughtfully — to raise the bar across GRC tooling when it comes to empowering practitioners and supporting operational efficiency.
Imagine a future where Spark AI can help you and your teams automatically:
- Identify non-compliance with a new regulation and recommend a set of controls
- Notify teams of emerging trends across your entire GRC environment
- Create new processes to expand and mature your program
- Pre-populate vendor assessments with third-party SOC 2 documentation
“This is just the beginning — Spark AI is all about working smarter, not harder. Spark AI empowers GRC leaders and practitioners to reclaim bandwidth, accelerate strategic decision-making, and refocus on high-impact activities. We’re excited to keep pushing the boundaries with Generative AI, purpose-built for GRC practitioners and stakeholders. Stay tuned for next year’s Spark AI features, coming to ALL Risk Cloud customers!”
— Amrutha, Director of Product Management at LogicGate
