One system of record for IT risk and controls.
BACKSTOP consolidates risks, controls and evidence into one place, so you can answer leadership's questions with confidence and proof.
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The questions are getting tougher
Organizations are being pushed to show stronger oversight of operational and cyber risk.
Boards and leadership want proof, maturity signals, and evidence.
If your governance lives across spreadsheets and shared drives and emails, you'll get the same failure pattern.
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Risk registers that are out of date
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Vital data buried in spreadsheets and "lost" emails.
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Technical risks that aren't translated into business-relevant insights for the Board and leadership.
BACKSTOP provides energy companies with a practical foundation for IT and cybersecurity governance reporting.
Most GRC tools require months of setup. BACKSTOP delivers value within 10 days.
Out-of-the-Box Foundation
We provide pre-built IT and cybersecurity processes, a relevant risk register for SMEs, and a plain-language controls library.
You get a complete library of proven controls organized into a clear three-layer model that auditors actually understand.
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Board-Ready Visibility
Translate "technical talk" into defensible reporting. Our dashboards answer the three questions leadership cares about most:
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Where are we exposed?
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What are we doing about it?
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When will it be resolved?
Cybersecurity Posture
Start with a strong cyber security posture built on the preloaded NIST framework, real-world controls, and instant visibility into your highest-priority risks.
Mapped to NIST, ISO 27001, CSA Z246.1 and similar frameworks, without duplicating work.
If you had to prove today that your controls actually worked, could your team do it?
If not...
Real Teams. Real Oversight. Real Results.
“We were up and running within days. The onboarding process and intuitive interface delivered real value right out of the gate.”
— RM, Harvest Oil Operations
“We’ve improved SOx documentation, streamlined audits, and eliminated one FTE—exactly the kind of innovation we needed.”
— JM, North River Midstream
Framework Coverage
See your framework coverage from the start with built-in mapping to the frameworks your auditors expect.
NIST CSF 2.0
ISO/IEC 27001
CSA Z246.1
OR, ANY OTHER!
Real-World Governance Library.
A pre-loaded content that helps your team work consistently and prove coverage with less effort.
Plain Language
Controls written clearly with defined owners and evidence expectations.
Built for SMEs
Includes the ITGCs and ITAC options that small and mid-sized teams rely on.
Mapped Across Frameworks
Many-to-many mapping keeps your coverage consistent no matter which standards you follow.
Evidence Ready
Attach, track, and reference evidence easily during reviews or audits.
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Effortless Risk Management
Streamline your workflows, proactively manage potential risks, and simplify documentation with BACKSTOP. Our intuitive software provides seamless integration and expert support to ensure your organization operates efficiently and securely. Beyond software, our extensive expertise in risk management offers you a comprehensive approach to mitigating risk effectively.
Seamless Integration
BACKSTOP’s innovative platform combines sophisticated technology with a user-friendly interface. It delivers exceptional efficiency and an optimized user experience, setting a new benchmark for risk management solutions. Our team of risk management experts works alongside your organization to provide additional guidance and support tailored to your unique needs.
Quick Start, Expert Support
Deploy BACKSTOP within a day and benefit from ongoing, tailored support from our dedicated team. In addition to software implementation, we offer a full spectrum of risk management services to help you navigate complexities and ensure compliance. We ensure you fully leverage BACKSTOP’s capabilities to maximize efficiency and impact.
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly can we get BACKSTOP up and running?
Most teams go live in a few days. BACKSTOP comes preloaded with risks, controls, and framework mappings, so you start from a complete foundation rather than a blank page. Setup is guided, workflows are ready to use, and you only adjust what fits your environment.
What comes preloaded in BACKSTOP, and how much customization do we need to do?
BACKSTOP comes fully loaded with a complete IT governance foundation so your team can start strong on day one. You get a practical library of ITGCs (including cybersecurity) with the level of granularity that fits your business. We can also provide a generic ITAC foundation or ITAC packs tailored to your techstack and a defined set of IT risks already aligned to those controls. Finally, we provide pre-mapped frameworks of your choice of including cybersecurity posture. Most organizations can begin using BACKSTOP immediately with minimal setup. You refine control names, owners, and evidence as needed, and your foundational IT system of internal controls is ready to use a week later.
Will BACKSTOP help with audits, insurance renewals, or regulatory reporting?
Yes. BACKSTOP organizes evidence, shows control effectiveness, and connects reviews to the controls they support. This creates clear, consistent proof for auditors, insurers, and leadership, reducing prep time and helping you stay ready for whatever review comes next.
How does BACKSTOP fit into our existing IT workflows and tools?
BACKSTOP is designed to support how IT teams already operate. You keep your existing tools for ticketing, documentation, or monitoring. BACKSTOP sits above them as the structured layer where risks, controls, and assurance come together in one connected view.
What does the assurance workflow look like, and how does it support control testing?
BACKSTOP’s Dual Assurance lets you run quick checks or full reviews using the same structured workflow. Each test, review, and sign off is tied directly to the right control, which keeps results consistent and prevents evidence from getting lost or disconnected.
