Diligent HighBond

Diligent HighBond (formerly Galvanize/ACL) is a powerful, data-driven GRC platform that strongly distinguishes itself through its deep roots in audit analytics and data automation. While many GRC platforms focus primarily on workflow and qualitative risk assessments (surveying people about risk), HighBond is engineered to connect directly to an organization's underlying data systems (like ERP, CRM, and HR systems) to continuously monitor transactions and identify anomalies in real-time, providing a quantitative, factual basis for risk and compliance management. At the core of this data-driven approach is the platform's Robotics feature. This automation engine can extract massive datasets from disparate systems, normalize the data, and run complex, pre-defined analytical scripts against it continuously. For example, in the context of financial compliance, Robotics can monitor 100% of expense reports or procurement transactions looking for duplicate payments, fraudulent vendor setups, or policy violations, instantly flagging anomalies for the audit team to investigate. This shifts the internal audit function from retrospective, sample-based testing to proactive, continuous auditing, drastically increasing the organization's ability to catch errors and fraud early. Beyond analytics, HighBond provides a comprehensive, beautifully designed suite for managing the entire GRC lifecycle. Its Risk Management module allows organizations to establish a centralized risk register, utilize scoring methodologies, and tie risks directly to strategic corporate objectives. The platform also offers strong IT risk management capabilities, helping organizations streamline compliance with frameworks like NIST and ISO. Because Diligent is also a major player in Board Management Software, HighBond excels in aggregating complex operational risk data and presenting it in high-level, easily digestible dashboards specifically designed for the Board of Directors and the C-suite, ensuring that corporate leadership has clear visibility into the organization's governance posture.