Solution Design: Solid State Compliance
The Challenge
A global Oil & Gas company found itself navigating the intricate labyrinth of digital security and compliance in a continuously evolving digital landscape. The company, bombarded with audits, cyber attacks, and litigations, was encountering duplicated remediation efforts, resulting in immense overhead and confusion in coordinating various activities.
Our Approach
TechFlowState initiated the project by aligning with the client's ambition to streamline and optimize their compliance processes. We implemented best practices to understand the overlapping compliance requirements of different frameworks and redefined responsibilities and information flow. The focus was on developing a three-lines-of-defense framework and consolidating all compliance requirements into one comprehensive control framework, which was facilitated through a Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tool. This tool allowed for transparency and accessibility of the compliance status for everyone in the organization. The approach was iterative and agile, with the deployment of changes in sprints every two weeks, allowing the organization to assimilate the new roles and thinking effectively. This methodology enabled swift adaptation to changes and ensured the solution was perfectly tailored to the client’s needs.
The Outcome
The culmination of the project saw the seamless transition of an integrated control framework, automated processes, and a trained organization. The nine-month project resulted in the training of 900 employees in new processes and role adjustments and the integration of 600 distinct controls into a new control framework. TechFlowState's commitment to operational excellence and automation, combined with a deep understanding of cyber risks and compliance in the digital age, paved the way for strategic communication and disciplined stakeholder management. This transformative journey was not only about bridging organizational barriers but also about making the process engaging and enjoyable for everyone involved, emphasizing our value of being sustainably digital native and putting people first.