GRC Metrics Executives Actually Care About
Control coverage by critical system
Executives want to know if high-impact systems are covered and monitored. Report coverage as a percentage of critical systems mapped to controls with owners assigned.
Evidence freshness
Stale evidence creates audit risk and signals process drift. Track how much evidence is current versus overdue by cadence. This metric is easy to explain and quick to action.
Issue aging and remediation time
Measure how long issues stay open and how quickly remediation tasks close. This shows whether risk is shrinking or compounding. Pair it with severity to focus attention where it matters.
Audit cycle time
Track the time from audit kickoff to report delivery. Reducing cycle time indicates mature workflows and better collaboration across teams.
Risk acceptances and exceptions
Executives care about the risks the business is choosing to accept. Report the number of active exceptions and their review dates to keep accountability high.
When metrics are focused, leaders can make clear tradeoffs. Choose a small set of indicators and update them consistently.
5 Common Mistakes in GRC and How to Avoid Them
Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) are three critical areas that every organization needs to focus on to protect itself from risks, ensure compliance with regulations, and safeguard against security threats. Unfortunately, even experienced professionals can make mistakes that can lead to significant consequences for their organizations. In this article, we will discuss the five most common mistakes in GRC and provide practical advice on how to avoid them.
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