Info-Tech: Regulatory Complexity Forces CIOs to Rethink Manual Compliance Processes
Info-Tech Research Group's new report highlights that organizations must modernize their IT processes for regulatory compliance due to increasing complexity. Outdated manual approaches are straining systems and increasing risk.
Info-Tech Research Group is warning that organizations must significantly update their information technology processes for handling regulatory compliance. The increasing volume, complexity, and speed of regulatory demands are overwhelming fragmented and manual approaches, leading to slower response times and elevated risks.
The research firm's newly published blueprint, "Build a Regulatory IT Response Engine," offers frameworks and guidance to help IT leaders transition from reactive compliance to a more structured, scalable method. It aims to convert regulatory requirements into actionable IT controls and prioritized initiatives, addressing challenges like inconsistent interpretation and limited scalability.
According to Ahmad Jowhar, senior research analyst at Info-Tech, managing regulatory response manually is becoming too complex. He stated the need for a repeatable process that leverages AI for faster planning while maintaining essential governance and oversight.
The blueprint outlines key steps for IT leaders, including defining the regulatory landscape, translating requirements into IT controls, prioritizing initiatives based on impact and timelines, and establishing a continuous improvement process. This structured approach is intended to reduce execution risks and enhance overall compliance outcomes.