08/19/2025

Gartner + LockThreat — 5 Ways to Modernize Your Risk Management

Gartner’s 5 Risk Strategies in Action: How LockThreat Delivers Measurable Results in 90 Days"

Dear GRC Enthusiast,

Welcome to the second edition of our Gartner + LockThreat insights—your inside track on transforming GRC. Traditional risk management struggles to keep pace with today’s fast-changing business environment, and Gartner’s latest research, “5 Ways to Apply Data & Analytics to Your Risk Management Process,” offers a clear roadmap for modernization.

The reality? 58% of boards are ready to take on more risk in 2025, yet 73% of organizations still rely on outdated approaches.

This edition breaks down Gartner’s five game-changing strategies and shows how LockThreat turns them into measurable results—helping organizations stay ahead of threats, make smarter decisions, and proactively manage risk.

Comprehensive Data Integration Beyond Spreadsheets

Expand data inputs beyond spreadsheets to include semi-structured and unstructured data.

Automatically ingests security logs, vendor assessments, and threat intel—connecting the dots humans miss.

Impact: 90% fewer blind spots, 60% faster risk identification.

Financial Risk Quantification

Express risk in quantified financial terms to resonate with executives.

Converts vulnerabilities into exact dollar exposure (e.g., “$2.3M potential loss”).

Impact: 3× faster budget approvals, 40% more security funding.

Automated Control Testing

Replace manual control testing with automation.

24/7 automated control testing with instant alerts on drift.

Impact: 80% less audit prep time, zero failed compliance checks.

Continuous Risk Monitoring

Shift from periodic to continuous monitoring.

Real-time AI threat intelligence keeps your risk posture current.

Impact: 95% faster threat response, 50% fewer incidents.

Unified Risk Dashboards

Consolidate all risk data into a single view.

Single-pane dashboard integrates compliance, controls, and risk data from your entire stack.

Impact: 70% faster decisions, 85% less reporting time.

The Gartner Advantage, Delivered by LockThreat AI

Organizations using these strategies with our platform achieve results in under 90 days:

$2M

average annual savings through automation

100%

coverage across frameworks and environments

3X

faster executive decision-making

Bonus Resource

Implementation Guide for Gartner’s 5 Risk Management Strategies — includes automation roadmaps, real-world examples, and best practices.

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