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SureCloud Named a Challenger in Two 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrants for Second Consecutive Year

Gartner has once again recognized SureCloud as a Challenger in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for IT Risk Management and the 2021 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for IT Vendor Risk Management

SureCloud, a leading provider of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) solutions and tech-enabled Cybersecurity and Risk Advisory services, today announced that it has been named a Challenger in the 2021 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for IT Risk Management and the 2021 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for IT Vendor Risk Management, based on its Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute.

This is SureCloud’s second consecutive year as a Challenger in both Magic Quadrants, where Gartner recognized SureCloud for its IT & Cyber Risk Management and Third Party Risk Management solutions. SureCloud believes that its strengths in product strategy, integration support, market responsiveness and clarity and simplicity of licensing contributed to its Challenger position.

 

Integration Support

Integrating IT GRC use cases with the surrounding IT infrastructure and services they are meant to govern is a critical element of any GRC solution. Through its Integration Hub, SureCloud is able to offer connectivity to almost any third party system, satisfying and enhancing a number of use cases from providing data into control testing, to ensuring new suppliers and partners are adequately assessed, to enriching risk assessment processes through external data feeds.

 

Market Responsiveness

SureCloud is focused on gathering feedback and insight from its customers, inviting them to be part of the discussion around product delivery and service. SureCloud’s Integration Hub is an example of an initiative that was driven by customer feedback.

 

Clarity and Simplicity of Licensing

SureCloud provides customers with everything they need from licensing, to support, to implementation and configuration services in one flat, annual fee. Throughout their subscription, customers benefit from a configurable solution without having to secure budget increases or be blindsided by unexpected costs.

 

Diverse Risk Assessment Support

SureCloud is one of the few providers in the market offering a purpose built solution for Information Security Forum’s IRAM2 risk methodology. It also offers powerful out of the box support for other risk assessment standards such as ISO 27005, ISO 31000, NIST 800-30, CIS RAM, PCI DSS and HIPAA. Out of the box, SureCloud is aligned with most IT Risk Management buyers’ preferences.

 

Speaking on the results, Richard Hibbert, CEO and Co-Founder of SureCloud, said:

“We are delighted that SureCloud has once again been named a Challenger in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for IT Risk Management and the 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for IT Vendor Risk Management. We believe that our second consecutive year as a Challenger in both Magic Quadrants stands testament to our truly comprehensive suite of GRC solutions, commitment to customers, and continuous innovation.”

One of SureCloud’s latest innovations is the introduction of automated analysis and trending of key risk indicators (KRIs) and control performance monitoring. In conjunction with SureCloud’s Integration Hub, which integrates external data sources, these indicators can be used to continuously monitor any critical risk or control and alert when thresholds are met.

 

SureCloud is also set to announce a new Internal Audit Management solution that will reduce manual and repetitive tasks for businesses by allowing them to streamline their audit processes and collaborate more easily with stakeholders. Customers will be able to collect evidence and action data in real-time, with built-in workflow automation and highly configurable dashboards all in one platform.

 

You can download a copy of the 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant Report for IT Risk Management at https://info.surecloud.com/itrm-gartner-magic-quadrant-2021.  For additional information or to request a live demo, visit www.surecloud.com.

 

Gartner, Magic Quadrant for IT Risk Management, Brent Predovich, Claude Mandy, 13 September 2021

Gartner, Magic Quadrant for IT Vendor Risk Management, Joanne Spencer, Edward Weinstein, Luke Ellery, 30 August 2021

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SureCloud’s Graduate Scheme Attracts Bright Young Talent As Intake Numbers Continue To Grow

SureCloud’s graduate scheme has helped develop the careers of some of the best GRC talent in the industry and continues to be a big draw for graduates, with several more set to join in September 2021. 

SureCloud, a leading provider of Gartner-recognized governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) SaaS solutions, and tech-enabled risk and cybersecurity subscription services, today announced that it would be accepting seven more graduates into its successful graduation scheme by the end of 2021.

Graduates who have previously joined SureCloud via the scheme have gone on to influence the company in highly significant ways, bringing in fresh ideas and developing existing processes for the benefit of its customers. One such graduate is Ruth Bayley, who has just been announced as a finalist in the “GRC Graduate of the Year” category in the upcoming Women in GRC Awards 2021. She was selected for her passion for learning, boosting team collaboration, and success in delivering best-of-breed GRC solutions to customers.

Established in 2018, SureCloud’s graduate scheme began with two aspiring young graduates that have both gone on to play key roles within the business. The scheme has onboarded a total of 29 graduates to date, with several more due to enrol in the scheme later this month.

Seb Squire, who joined the graduate scheme as a GRC Implementations Consultant in March 2021, commented:

“My first six months at SureCloud have been really exciting; there’s been a great variety of opportunities and projects made available to me so early on in my career, which have allowed me to progress and further develop my skill set.” When asked whether he would recommend the graduate scheme to others as a gateway to working with SureCloud and in the GRC industry in general, he said; “These months have been a great experience, and I am looking forward to working on more projects in the near future and continuing to develop in my role as an Implementations Consultant. A big thank you to all of my colleagues for making my transition into the company so smooth and welcoming.”

When the graduate scheme launched, SureCloud was vocal about its plans to bring fresh, young, bright talent into the fold to encourage new ideas and innovative thinking.

Verity Chinnery, GRC Senior Director at SureCloud, played a critical role in creating and shaping the scheme, pulling the training content together, and building the hiring and onboarding process. She commented: “Bringing in fresh talent is critical for us as a business, and I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve managed to achieve so far with the graduate scheme. It’s made it easier to get diverse and talented individuals through the door who are looking to kick-start their careers, and we as a business have become heavily invested in their success and development. There are limited ways for young professionals to gain the level of responsibility and hands-on experience in GRC that SureCloud can offer so early in their career, so watching the scheme go from strength to strength and continue to attract amazing talent is an absolute joy.”

In addition to its graduate scheme, SureCloud is also launching an immersive cyber training scheme later this year and is currently interviewing candidates for the program, including graduates, school leavers, and people seeking a career change.