ICGRM
Integrated Cyber Governance
and Resilience Model
A practical governance framework that integrates information security, compliance, AI governance and risk management into one coherent operating model.
Why ICGRM?
Organizations often manage standards, risks and compliance as separate initiatives.
- Duplicated controls
- Audit fatigue
- Fragmented ownership
- Unclear accountability
- Inconsistent evidence
- Requirements translated poorly into operational work
ICGRM replaces fragmentation with an integrated governance structure connecting requirements, risks, controls, evidence and ownership.
One governance layer.
Multiple frameworks.
Clear ownership.
Real evidence.
Continuous improvement.
Six interconnected pillars working together as one operating model.
- GovernanceOwnership, accountability, decision-making and oversight.
- Risk ManagementIdentification, assessment, prioritization and treatment of risks.
- ComplianceTranslation of requirements into manageable obligations.
- Information SecurityIntegration of information security controls with broader business governance.
- AI GovernanceResponsible AI adoption, risk assessment and oversight.
- Evidence & AssuranceContinuous collection of evidence supporting audits, assessments and management assurance.
A continuous cycle turning requirements into accountability and improvement.
- RequirementsObligations from standards, regulations and contracts
- RisksAssess and prioritize risks across the organization
- ControlsDesign and implement appropriate controls to address risks
- OwnersAssign accountable owners and define responsibilities
- EvidenceCollect and maintain evidence of implementation
- AssuranceAssure effectiveness and drive continuous improvement
- ImprovementUse insights to improve controls and performance
- Integrated, not siloedOne governance layer can support multiple standards, regulations and obligations.
- Evidence-drivenControls are connected directly with evidence and assurance activities.
- OperationalRequirements are translated into concrete responsibilities and workstreams.
- Built for today and tomorrowTraditional security and compliance are integrated with AI governance and emerging technology risks.
ICGRM can support:
- ISO/IEC 27001 implementation and maintenance
- Privacy and data governance
- SOC 2 readiness
- Regulatory readiness
- Customer security assessments
- Audit preparation
- Third-party risk management
- Evidence management
- AI governance
- Cross-functional governance (Security, Legal, Compliance, Product, Engineering)
ICGRM is grounded in real-world experience across security, compliance and governance programs.
- 300+Security requirements & assessment items
- ISO 27001Governance and audits
- SOC 2Readiness programs
- AI GovernanceInitiatives and implementations
- Cross-functionalPrograms across Security, Legal, Compliance, Product and Engineering
ICGRM draws upon established principles and practices including:
- ISO/IEC 27001
- ISO/IEC 27005
- ISO/IEC 42001
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- NIST AI Risk Management Framework
- COSO Enterprise Risk Management
- Privacy & Regulatory Principles
ICGRM is an independent framework and is not affiliated with or endorsed by these organizations.
Security and compliance professional working at the intersection of information security, governance, AI and organizational change. Author, speaker, course creator and mentor focused on making compliance practical for technology organizations.
- ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor
- Author – Helion
- Chapter Contributor – C.H. Beck
- Speaker – Warsaw IT Days
- Expert Course Author