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Service 02 · Compliance

Build the Controls. Earn the Confidence.

Fortress designs and implements end-to-end GRC programs that align your policies, controls, and audit posture with international frameworks and regional regulatory expectations.
Service 02 · Compliance

Build the Controls. Earn the Confidence.

Fortress designs and implements end-to-end GRC programs that align your policies, controls, and audit posture with international frameworks and regional regulatory expectations.
Overview

Governance, Risk & Compliance

Regulatory pressure across the GCC is accelerating. Whether you operate under SAMA, NESA, ADIO, or are pursuing ISO 27001 certification, the expectation is clear: governance must be documented, controls must be tested, and audit readiness must be continuous — not periodic.

Fortress GRC engagements are built around your specific regulatory obligations, industry sector, and organizational maturity. We do not deliver generic policy templates — we design control frameworks that reflect how your organization actually operates and what your regulators actually expect to see.

Our advisory team brings deep experience across ISO 27001, NIST CSF, NCA ECC, SAMA CSF, and related frameworks. We work alongside your internal teams to build programs that are sustainable — not dependent on external consultants to maintain.

Third-party and vendor risk is an increasingly critical component of enterprise GRC. We design vendor evaluation frameworks and third-party risk programs that give your organization visibility into supply-chain exposure before it becomes a liability.

What's Included
  • Policy and control framework design
  • Regulatory compliance advisory
  • ISO 27001 / NIST / NCA ECC alignment
  • Third-party and vendor risk programs
  • Internal audit support and readiness
  • Compliance gap assessments
  • Control testing and evidence management
  • Board and executive governance reporting
Overview

Governance, Risk & Compliance

Regulatory pressure across the GCC is accelerating. Whether you operate under SAMA, NESA, ADIO, or are pursuing ISO 27001 certification, the expectation is clear: governance must be documented, controls must be tested, and audit readiness must be continuous — not periodic.

Fortress GRC engagements are built around your specific regulatory obligations, industry sector, and organizational maturity. We do not deliver generic policy templates — we design control frameworks that reflect how your organization actually operates and what your regulators actually expect to see.

Our advisory team brings deep experience across ISO 27001, NIST CSF, NCA ECC, SAMA CSF, and related frameworks. We work alongside your internal teams to build programs that are sustainable — not dependent on external consultants to maintain.

Third-party and vendor risk is an increasingly critical component of enterprise GRC. We design vendor evaluation frameworks and third-party risk programs that give your organization visibility into supply-chain exposure before it becomes a liability.

What's Included
  • Policy and control framework design
  • Regulatory compliance advisory
  • ISO 27001 / NIST / NCA ECC alignment
  • Third-party and vendor risk programs
  • Internal audit support and readiness
  • Compliance gap assessments
  • Control testing and evidence management
  • Board and executive governance reporting
The Fortress Approach

How We Deliver Governance, Risk & Compliance

  • 1. Gap Assessment
We conduct a structured gap analysis against your target framework (ISO 27001, NIST, SAMA CSF, or NCA ECC), documenting current-state controls, missing documentation, and compliance shortfalls with prioritized remediation actions.
  • 2. Design & Implement
We design the policy architecture, control procedures, and governance structures needed to close identified gaps — and work with your team to implement them in a way that fits your operational reality.
  • 3. Audit Readiness & Ongoing Support
We prepare your organization for internal or external audit, support evidence collection, and provide ongoing advisory to maintain compliance posture as your environment evolves.
The Fortress Approach

How We Deliver Governance, Risk & Compliance

Our Approaches
  • 1. Gap Assessment
We conduct a structured gap analysis against your target framework (ISO 27001, NIST, SAMA CSF, or NCA ECC), documenting current-state controls, missing documentation, and compliance shortfalls with prioritized remediation actions.
  • 2. Design & Implement
We design the policy architecture, control procedures, and governance structures needed to close identified gaps — and work with your team to implement them in a way that fits your operational reality.
  • 3. Audit Readiness & Ongoing Support
We prepare your organization for internal or external audit, support evidence collection, and provide ongoing advisory to maintain compliance posture as your environment evolves.
Deliverables

What you receive

Each engagement produces decision-grade artifacts built for executive, board and operational audiences.
  • 1. Governance & Control Framework
A complete policy and procedure library, control ownership matrix, and governance structure document tailored to your regulatory obligations and operational context.
  • 2. Regulatory Compliance Gap Assessment
A detailed gap analysis report mapping your current posture against the target framework, with a prioritized action plan and remediation timeline.
  • 3. Third-Party Risk Management Program
A structured vendor evaluation and ongoing monitoring framework, including risk questionnaires, scoring models, and escalation procedures.
  • 4. ISO 27001 / NIST Alignment & Audit Readiness Report
A framework alignment report with evidence mapping, outstanding requirements, and a readiness checklist for certification or regulatory review.
Deliverables

What you receive

Each engagement produces decision-grade artifacts built for executive, board and operational audiences.
Governance & Control Framework
  • 1. Governance & Control Framework
A complete policy and procedure library, control ownership matrix, and governance structure document tailored to your regulatory obligations and operational context.
  • 2. Regulatory Compliance Gap Assessment
A detailed gap analysis report mapping your current posture against the target framework, with a prioritized action plan and remediation timeline.
  • 3. Third-Party Risk Management Program
A structured vendor evaluation and ongoing monitoring framework, including risk questionnaires, scoring models, and escalation procedures.
  • 4. ISO 27001 / NIST Alignment & Audit Readiness Report
A framework alignment report with evidence mapping, outstanding requirements, and a readiness checklist for certification or regulatory review.
Audience

Who Engages This Service

  • Profile 01
Compliance officers at financial institutions, telecoms, or critical infrastructure operators facing SAMA, NCA, or NESA regulatory reviews who need a structured, evidence-backed compliance program — not a checklist.
  • Profile 02
CISOs and legal teams at multinational enterprises operating across GCC jurisdictions who need to reconcile multiple overlapping regulatory frameworks into a single coherent governance structure.
  • Profile 03
Boards and executive teams at organizations preparing for ISO 27001 certification or responding to a failed audit who need rapid, expert-led remediation and audit preparation support.
Audience

Who Engages This Service

Compliance officers at financial institutions, telecoms, or critical infrastructure operators facing SAMA, NCA, or NESA regulatory reviews who need a structured, evidence-backed compliance program — not a checklist.
CISOs and legal teams at multinational enterprises operating across GCC jurisdictions who need to reconcile multiple overlapping regulatory frameworks into a single coherent governance structure.
Boards and executive teams at organizations preparing for ISO 27001 certification or responding to a failed audit who need rapid, expert-led remediation and audit preparation support.
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