FAQs and Explanations
Find answers to common questions and explore the features of Isora GRC.
- FAQ: Which assessment methodology should I use?It is possible to complete any kind of assessment using any of the three supported methodologies- organizational, app or vendor. There are pros and cons to each approach, and the three methods were developed with specific ideas in mind. However, you might be assessing a different type of object that doesn’t cleanly fit into any of the three categories. The following
- Roles and CapabilitiesThis page contains information about the roles and capabilities of each account in Isora GRC. Ordinary Users Each person defined to Isora GRC can be associated with one or more organizational units (OUs). For each OU a person is involved with, the person has a role within the OU. The following table summarizes the capabilities of each role. Role Capabilities
- What is an assessment series?Most types of assessments are performed repeatedly (annually, for example). The first time you create a new type of assessment, you need to first create an assessment series. (If you are doing a one-off assessment, you still need to create a series first, but you will only use the series one time.) The reason for grouping assessments into series is so that you
- FAQ: What is Host Categorization?Host categorization is the part of an organizational assessment process wherein host assets are classified based on the types of data they contain or have access to. Before host categorization, we are aware of host assets but we don’t know anything about them. Afterwards, we can identify which hosts expose the most risk and which org units own them. Host assets
- FAQ: How Can I Import a Previously Completed Assessment Into Isora GRC?You might have data from a previously completed questionnaire that you want to import into Isora GRC. For example, a vendor may have provided a HECVAT or ACR (VPAT) in the form of a spreadsheet. Isora GRC does not currently support customers directly uploading completed questionnaires through the GUI or the API. However, you can email support@saltycloud.com!-
- FAQ: How can I change my password in Isora GRC?Case 1: Logging in Using SSO If you’re using SSO (Single Sign-On), you should change your password through the SSO provider. If you set your password in Isora GRC, you won’t be able to log in to the GUI using the new password you just et. Case 2: Logging in Using LDAP, but not SSO If you’re using LDAP to manage authentication, but not SSO, you should change your
- How does Isora GRC use inventory?Isora GRC stores information about three different kinds of inventory in its database- Hosts, Apps, and Products. These types of inventory are used when performing certain types of assessments. It’s possible to use Isora GRC to perform organizational assessments without having any inventory data at all. However, most institutions do use Isora GRC to track inventory