INTEGRATED CYBER RISK MANAGEMENT PLATFORM

Cyber GRC for Financial Institutions

Q: How is this different from a generic GRC platform?

DefenseStorm is 100% focused on banking. Our frameworks map to what examiners actually ask for, and evidence automation is built into the workflow — not bolted on.

Q: What replaced the FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT)?

The FFIEC sunset the CAT on August 31, 2025. DefenseStorm Governance & Risk supports the recommended transition to updated resources like NIST CSF 2.0 and the CRI Profile natively.

Prove oversight effectiveness and reduce exam stress - with continuous evidence, mapped controls, and board-ready reporting. No added headcount required.

"Evidence is a product output — not a scramble."

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Purpose-Built Governance & Risk for Banking

We don’t just detect threats. We help financial institutions run and evidence a defensible governance program.

Generic GRC tools treat evidence as an afterthought. DefenseStorm is built for banking — connecting risk assessments, control validation, and evidence automation into one system of record. Continuous oversight. Board-ready reporting. No last-minute scramble.

Includes:

Quantitative cyber risk assessments with reusable risk and control registers
Case management and audit trails for defensible, end-to-end oversight
Continuous control monitoring and validation workflows with ownership and versioning
Evidence automation mapped to FFIEC, GLBA, NIST, and examiner procedures (InTREx, ISE)
Board‑ready dashboards and examiner‑ready exports — built so evidence stays current, not assembled under pressure

Analyst Research: From Posture to Proof

Results That Stand Up to Scrutiny

91

Detection Triggers Mapped to Regulatory Controls

20

+ Hours

Saved Per Month via Automated Artifacts

2.4

Levels

Framework Maturity Improvement in 3 Quarters

38

Reduction in Residual Risk

47

Fewer Critical Control Failures in 12 Months

How It Works

Consolidate, don't add

Replace overlapping GRC tools, spreadsheets, and manual processes with one banking-specific system of record for risk, evidence, and controls.

Standardize Risk Assessments

Replace spreadsheets with quantitative scoring, reusable registers, and mapped workflows — designed to reduce subjectivity and stand up to examiner scrutiny.

Let Evidence Build Itself

Automatically connect tasks, findings, and validation activities to mapped controls. Evidence is a continuous product output, not a last‑minute scramble before an exam.

Close the Loop on Control Proof

Tie control validation tasks back to controls and evidence so lean teams can demonstrate effectiveness — not just activity — without expanding headcount.

Board-Ready Reporting + Examiner-Ready Exports

Deliver consistent KPIs/KRIs, maturity trends, and exports aligned to FI oversight expectations. One story for leadership, one system of record for proof.

Works with your current tech stack

Integration-ready across core banking, digital banking, authentication, and cloud platforms.

Real Results for Financial Institutions

Less manual exam preparation — evidence automation keeps artifacts current so exam readiness is continuous, not seasonal

More defensible oversight with mapped controls, versioned artifacts, and audit trails that speak the language examiners expect

One consistent story for boards, examiners, and leadership — not fragmented reports from disconnected tools

Reduced spreadsheet sprawl and fewer fire drills for lean, regulated teams wearing multiple hats

Community‑trusted by peer financial institutions — credibility built from 100% focus on banking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is governance and risk management for banks and credit unions?

Governance and risk management for financial institutions is a unified discipline that connects cyber risk assessments, control monitoring, evidence collection, and board reporting into one continuous, defensible oversight program. At DefenseStorm, Governance & Risk links these activities in a single system of record — so oversight is always current, evidence is always mapped, and reporting is always exam‑ready.

How is this different from a generic GRC platform?

DefenseStorm is 100% focused on banking. Our analysts speak "exam and oversight" fluently, our frameworks map to what examiners actually ask for, and evidence automation is built into the workflow — not bolted on. Where generic GRC tools force lean teams to translate between IT language and examiner expectations, we connect risk posture to governance workflows so it's one defensible story for leadership.

Does this replace our risk assessment tool?

It can replace spreadsheet‑based processes and consolidate overlapping tools. Many teams use it as a single system of record for quantitative risk assessments and governance workflows — so evidence, risk posture, and oversight live in one place instead of scattered across siloed tools.

What frameworks and regulatory procedures does it support?

DefenseStorm Governance & Risk aligns to FFIEC examination procedures, GLBA safeguards requirements, NIST Cybersecurity Framework (including CSF 2.0), NCUA expectations, and the CRI Profile. Framework mappings are maintained and updated as regulatory guidance evolves — so your institution stays aligned without manual re‑mapping.

Can control owners and other stakeholders participate directly?

Yes. DefenseStorm supports multi‑stakeholder governance workflows where control owners can be assigned tasks, track validation schedules, and maintain versioned artifacts with full audit trails — creating distributed accountability without losing centralized visibility.

What do boards get?

Board‑ready dashboards and reporting that translate posture, maturity trends, and prioritized actions into clear KPIs/KRIs — the same language boards and examiners expect, delivered consistently without manual assembly.

How does DefenseStorm reduce manual evidence collection?

DefenseStorm automates evidence collection by continuously linking tasks, findings, and validation activities back to mapped controls and frameworks. Instead of assembling evidence manually before an exam, artifacts stay current as part of daily operations — reducing preparation time by 20+ hours per month on average.

What replaced the FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT)?

The FFIEC sunset the Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT) on August 31, 2025, recommending that financial institutions transition to updated resources like NIST CSF 2.0 and the CRI Profile. DefenseStorm Governance & Risk supports these frameworks natively and helps institutions transition from CAT‑based assessments to continuous, framework‑aligned governance programs without starting from scratch.

Is DefenseStorm a GRC platform?

DefenseStorm is not a generic GRC platform. It is a governance and cyber risk management solution built exclusively for banks, credit unions, and financial institutions. Unlike horizontal GRC tools that require heavy customization, DefenseStorm comes pre‑mapped to financial regulatory frameworks (FFIEC, GLBA, NIST, NCUA) with evidence automation, examiner‑aligned reporting, and workflows designed for the way regulated FI teams actually operate.

Who uses DefenseStorm Governance & Risk?

DefenseStorm Governance & Risk is used by Information Security Officers (ISOs), CISOs, Risk Officers, IT Directors, and compliance teams at U.S. banks and credit unions — typically institutions with $500M to $20B in assets. It is designed for lean, regulated teams that need to manage governance oversight, evidence, and board reporting without adding headcount.

Governance & Risk That Stays Current

Run and evidence a defensible governance program all year — not just at exam time. Built for banking. Trusted by peer institutions.

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