Episode 80 — Monitor and report adherence to risk policies and standards continuously (Task 35)
This episode explains how to monitor and report adherence to risk policies and standards continuously, because governance only works when it can detect drift early and drive corrective action before risk accumulates into an incident or compliance failure. You’ll learn how continuous adherence monitoring relies on clear, testable standards, measurable indicators, and defined ownership for responding when adherence declines. We’ll cover practical monitoring approaches such as control performance metrics, exception trend analysis, audit and assurance sampling, automated compliance checks where appropriate, and service-level reporting that ties adherence to business impact. Real-world scenarios include policies that are too vague to measure, teams relying on annual audits as the only detection method, and reporting that lists issues without clear accountability or remediation follow-through. On the CGEIT exam, strong answers typically emphasize continuous monitoring designs that connect adherence evidence to escalation triggers, decision forums, and sustained remediation, making compliance a living governance function rather than a periodic scramble. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber audio courses, books, and information to strengthen your educational path. Also, if you want to stay up to date with the latest news, visit DailyCyber.News for a newsletter you can use, and a daily podcast you can commute with.
