Frequently Asked Questions

General

What is a GRC tool or software?

A GRC tool is a centralized digital platform used to manage an organisation's governance, risk management, and compliance activities in a unified way. Instead of using disconnected spreadsheets, aGRC system allows you to track regulations, assess risks, identify opportunities and monitor internal controls all in one place.

What are the primary benefits of using our GRC system?

The main advantage is moving from a reactive “tick-the-box” approach to a proactive strategic model. It improves data accuracy, provides real-time visibility into risks, and automates the tedious manual follow-ups.

By linking risks to organisational objectives, it also supports better decision-making, helps identify opportunities, and delivers a more holistic view of governance, risk, and compliance across the organisation. For a deeper understanding of GRC, refer to this overview of governance, risk, and compliance concepts.

Who should use Horus GRC software?

Horus is designed for professionals responsible for managing organisational risks, controls, and compliance, supporting clearer oversight across governance, risk, and compliance activities.

Which industries can use Horus GRC?

Horus is an industry-agnostic platform and can be used across all sectors including financial services, government, manufacturing, healthcare, technology, energy and many more.

Platform Features

What modules are included in Horus GRC?

Horus includes modules such as Governance Management, Risk Register, RCSA, KRIs, Incident Management, Compliance Management, SSO, and Reporting Analytics.

Can Horus manage multiple types of risk assessments?

Yes. Horus can support various risk assessments including anti bribery and corruption risk, fraud risk, sustainability risk and more.

Does Horus support automated workflows?

Yes. Horus includes embedded workflows that automate risk assessments, approvals, notifications, and reporting processes.

Does the platform provide risk dashboards and reporting?

Yes. Horus provides real-time dashboards, risk heatmaps, and reports for executive, leaders and board-level oversight.

How does Horus ensure data privacy and security?

Horus is designed with data privacy and security in mind. Organisations retain full control over their data, with deployment options including cloud-based (SaaS or self-managed) or on-premise (self-hosted) environments. Access controls and user permissions can be configured to ensure that sensitive information is only accessible to authorised users. We also follow industry best practices to support secure data management and confidentiality.

Compliance & Standards

Which risk management standards does Horus support?

Horus is aligned with internationally recognised standards and practices including ISO 31000 and COSO ERM 2017 frameworks as well as ISO 22301.

Can Horus manage Regulatory Obligations?

Yes. Horus includes an obligation register that helps organisations track and report regulatory, contractual, and internal compliance requirements.

How does Horus help organisations manage compliance?

The platform automates and centralises the reporting and tracking of obligations per ISO 37301, allowing you to track compliance status, and integrates compliance monitoring with risk management processes.

Implementation & Usage

How is Horus implemented in an organisation?

Horus can be deployed on the cloud (SaaS or self-managed) or on-premise (self-hosted), depending on your organisation’s requirements. Once deployed, your GRC team can configure workflows, risk registers, and reporting structures to align with your governance, risk, and compliance processes. Support is available throughout implementation to ensure a smooth setup.

Do users need technical expertise to use Horus?

No. The platform is intuitive and user-friendly so GRC teams can manage it without requiring IT support for routine tasks.

Can Horus support large organisations with many users?

Yes. The licensing structure and the platform is capable of supporting unlimited users, allowing organisations to scale risk management practices across departments and business units.

Can organisations migrate existing risk registers into Horus?

Yes. Horus provides structured templates that allow organisations to upload existing risk registers and historical data into the system.

Trias GRC is a governance, risk, and compliance software company behind Horus a practitioner-designed GRC platform aligned with ISO 31000 and COSO ERM 2017. We help organisations link risk directly to their objectives, replacing manual spreadsheets with a unified, user-configurable GRC system