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Compliance and `Structure` for evolved processes

ISO 27001, TISAX®, NIS2, DORA or BSI IT-Grundschutz – Athereon GRC brings order, automation, and scalability to existing compliance and risk processes. Standard- and industry-agnostic.

Athereon GRC

Startups don't have six months for compliance. They need a system that works from day one.

Marius Kleber
Founder & CEO
Athereon GRC

Over 200+ customers trust us

When compliance becomes a `bottleneck`

During the growth phase, requirements grow faster than the team. Customers demand certifications, investors expect evidence, and GRC is handled on the side, spread across management, IT, and operations.

No dedicated compliance team

GRC is an afterthought, without clear responsibilities, spread across multiple roles.

Certification as a growth blocker

Without ISO 27001 or TISAX®, tenders fail before they even begin.

Compliance is handled ad hoc

Excel spreadsheets, shared folders, knowledge siloed in individual minds. That doesn't scale.

No budget for lengthy consulting projects

Traditional GRC implementations take months and cost six figures. That doesn't fit the startup reality.

System discontinuities

GRC data must be manually synchronized between tools, departments, and locations. This is time-consuming and error-prone.

Start with GRC that won't hold you back.

Audit-ready in just a few weeks, without your own compliance team.

Existing processes understood, structured, `automated`

Athereon GRC starts where you are today: with your existing processes. The platform doesn't replace your processes; it transforms established structures into clear, manageable workflows and automates them simultaneously.

Deep Process Understanding as a Foundation

Athereon GRC doesn't just map checklists. The platform understands GRC processes, guides through workflows, links requirements, and shows dependencies instead of standardization without context.

Structuring, not rebuilding

No greenfield project. Existing processes are transformed into traceable, standard-compliant workflows with clear roles, responsibilities, and traceability.

Standards Mapping Across Standards

What you implement for ISO 27001 directly contributes to TISAX®, NIS2, DORA, or BSI IT-Grundschutz. Requirements are automatically linked. No redundant effort.

`Automated` GRC,

Athereon GRC was built for teams that need results – not overhead. The platform is standard- and industry-agnostic and guides you from the first policy to the final audit.

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ISO 27001 Certification

Ready-to-use templates

Pre-configured workflows for ISO 27001, TISAX®, BSI IT-Grundschutz, NIS2, and other standards. No weeks of upfront planning.

Automated Documentation

Policies, risk assessments, and action plans are created in compliance with standards. Manual effort is reduced to a minimum.

Clear Responsibilities

Tasks are assigned, deadlines tracked, progress documented. Nothing falls through the cracks.

Audit Readiness in Weeks

The dashboard shows your maturity level in real-time. You always know where you stand.

In 4 steps from fragmented to managed

1
Assessment and Standards Setup
Capture your existing processes and select your target standards. Athereon GRC enables the relevant structures and checkpoints.
2
Integrate and connect processes
Established processes are converted into manageable workflows. Standard mapping automatically links overlapping requirements.
3
Assign responsibilities, activate automation
Roles and tasks are clearly defined. Recurring checks, approvals, and reminders run automatically.
4
Control, measure, audit
The dashboard shows maturity level, gaps, and progress in real time. Evidence is centrally documented for internal reviews and external audits.

No parallel projects. A platform that fits into your daily operations.

Why mid-sized companies rely on `Athereon GRC`

Structure

Clear, traceable processes across all areas.

Efficiency

Less manual coordination, more automation.

Transparency

Constant overview of status, risks, and measures.

Scalability

GRC scales controllably with your business.

Laika

Your `AI Agent` for GRC Implementation

The AI agent LAiKA supports you where startups usually need external consultants: with standard-related questions, document creation, and classifying requirements within your specific context.

LAiKA Assist
Compliance Assistant
Infrastructure Mapper
Questionnaire Assistant

LAiKA Assist

Answers questions about standard requirements and explains what exactly needs to be done.

Learn more about LAiKA Assist

Compliance Assistant

Assists in creating standard-compliant documents and policies.

Learn more about Compliance Assistant

Infrastructure Mapper

Maps your IT infrastructure to the requirements of the chosen standard.

More about Infrastructure Mapper

Questionnaire Assistant

Answers security questionnaires from customers and partners based on your data.

More about Questionnaire Assistant

This `changes`

Instead of isolated processes in Excel and SharePoint, you manage your entire GRC centrally on one platform, with the structure your company needs and the flexibility your teams expect. We don't replace your processes; we make them functional.

Leading organizations rely on us

Always `audit-ready`

Evidence, controls, and progress are centrally documented and accessible at any time. Whether it's a customer inquiry, investor review, or external audit – you are prepared.

Supported Standards & Regulations

`News` from Athereon GRC

Learn from others' best practices, or simply stay up to date.

Whitepapers

Our whitepapers offer a selection of informative documents addressing the latest developments and challenges in GRC. Download our whitepapers to gain valuable insights and stay up to date.

Blog

On our blog, you'll always find the latest articles on relevant guidelines, legal changes, and current developments in compliance. We also offer interesting insights into our company.

Webinars

Our webinars offer regular training sessions on general compliance topics, regulatory updates, and updates to our software. Always relevant, always up-to-date.

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Straightforward Onboarding

In 3 steps to certification

Your digital transformation can be this fast.

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1. No-obligation Consultation

Experience the difference of excellent customer support. We're always here for you, proactively inform you about changes, respond quickly, and solve problems efficiently. This is exactly why our existing customers value us.

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2. Efficient Implementation

Our team supports you before, during, and after the software implementation. Together, we define your technical requirements, set up your software, and train your employees. For an extremely efficient, seamless transition.

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3. Personalized Support

Experience the difference of excellent customer support. We're always here for you, proactively inform you about changes, respond quickly, and solve problems efficiently. This is exactly why our existing customers value us.

Start your GRC transformation

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