Enterprise GRC Platform
Tyndora Controls Module
Controls are not check boxes. They are evidence-based, continuously tested, and provably effective.
What Controls Mean in Tyndora
Controls are the operational mechanisms that lower risk and prove compliance.
Core Control Functions
- Control Design — Define how each control works
- Testing Methodology — Define how you verify controls work
- Effectiveness Assessment — Measure if controls actually lower risk
- Control Library — Reusable control templates across organization
The Testing Problem
Many organizations design controls but don't test them regularly. Controls degrade. Testing happens only during audit season.
Tyndora automates control testing so you know in real time if controls are effective.
Control Management in Action
How organizations use the Controls module.
Control Design & Documentation
A well-designed control is documented, auditor-ready, and repeatable. Tyndora provides templates and standardized documentation.
- Control design documentation (how it works)
- Control ownership and responsibilities
- Control frequency (daily, weekly, monthly, annually)
- Control change management (versioning, approvals)
CONTROL INVENTORY
Total Controls
74
Documented
58 / 74 (78%)
Owner Assigned
61 / 74 (82%)
CONTROL TESTING STATUS
Tests Completed (YTD)
96
Effective
71 / 96 (74%)
Ineffective / Needs Redesign
25 (in remediation)
Continuous Control Testing
Tyndora automates control testing. Automated tests run continuously. Manual tests are scheduled and tracked. You always know which controls are effective.
- Automated testing (integration with systems/logs)
- Manual testing workflows (with evidence collection)
- Test scheduling (annual, quarterly, monthly)
- Test results and remediation tracking
Control Effectiveness & Risk Reduction
Not all controls are created equal. Some are highly effective at lowering risk. Others are performative. Tyndora measures which controls matter most.
Effectiveness Measurement
- ✓ Test pass/fail results
- ✓ Historical effectiveness trends
- ✓ Comparison to baseline (is this control improving?)
- ✓ Peer comparison (how effective is this vs. similar controls?)
Risk Reduction Calculation
- ✓ Quantify how much each control lowers risk
- ✓ Identify low-ROI controls (design for removal/replacement)
- ✓ Prioritize control investment
- ✓ Demonstrate control value to board
Control Library & Standardization
Avoid reinventing the wheel. Tyndora provides a control library with pre-built controls you can reuse and customize.
Pre-Built Controls
Common controls across frameworks
Control Reuse
Customize and deploy controls rapidly
Cross-Team Alignment
Ensure consistent control implementation
See the Controls Module in Action
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