ESSENTIALERM

AI-Powered Enterprise Risk Management
Transform Risk Into Strategic Advantage

Transform enterprise risk into strategic advantage with our AI-powered platform featuring risk bow-tie analysis, interactive heat maps, and automated risk workflows that deliver real-time insights for faster, smarter collaborative risk management and enhanced organizational resilience.

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✅ Complete ERM Platform: Risk Assessment to Business Continuity
5x5
Risk Heat Map Matrix
3-Level
Risk Scoring (Inherent/Residual/Target)
Bow-Tie
Root Cause Analysis
Real-Time
Control Effectiveness Tracking
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Essential ERM Platform Details - Comprehensive enterprise risk management with bow-tie analysis, heat maps, and advanced risk assessment capabilities

100s of risk & compliance teams have switched to managing risk with Essentials

Accenture
AtriCure
AvaTrade
Canada
CanadaHelps
Care
Centennial College
Hatch
IESO
Joybound
KPMG
MNP
National Defence
Oil Spill Response
Ontario
Port of Portland
Terumo
Toronto Pearson
Toyota
UPEI
CAE
Accenture
AtriCure
AvaTrade
Canada
CanadaHelps
Care
Centennial College
Hatch
IESO
Joybound
KPMG
MNP
National Defence
Oil Spill Response
Ontario
Port of Portland
Terumo
Toronto Pearson
Toyota
UPEI
CAE

Comprehensive ERM Platform Capabilities

Essential ERM delivers the complete spectrum of enterprise risk management features that organizations need to proactively manage risks, improve decision-making, and build organizational resilience.

Risk Identification & Assessment

Centralized Risk Register

Comprehensive repository to record, track, and manage identified risks with easy-to-use interface for updates and monitoring

Integrated Risk Assessment

Tools for risk identification, review, and prioritization across different business units and risk categories

Automated Risk Suggestions

AI features suggest risks based on your strategic objectives, organizational context and changing external environment

Risk Mitigation & Control

Controls & Mitigation Tracking

Define and monitor controls and mitigation strategies for identified risks with effectiveness measurement

Incident & Issue Management

Collect and track incidents, near misses, and issues related to risk events with comprehensive workflows

Business Continuity Management

Define key risk indicators and mitigation strategies to maintain operations during disruptions

Workflow & Automation

Intelligent Workflow Automation

Automated alerts, task assignments, approval procedures, and document version control

No-Code Integrations

Connect with various applications for seamless data synchronization and workflow automation

Reporting & Analytics

Advanced Risk Analytics

Comprehensive reporting capabilities including dashboards and heat maps for actionable risk insights

Predictive Risk Analytics

Data analysis to anticipate potential risks before they materialize, enabling proactive management

Dynamic Risk Reporting

Generate reports and dashboards to visualize risk data and track key risk indicators

Collaboration & Governance

Multi-User Collaboration

Supporting multi-user input and visibility for team-based risk management activities

Compliance Management

Simplify compliance frameworks and ensure adherence to industry regulations and standards

Risk Appetite Framework

Define and manage organizational risk appetite ensuring activities align with risk tolerance

Additional Enterprise Capabilities

Essential ERM includes advanced features that empower organizations to achieve comprehensive risk management excellence.

Complete audit trail logging for corporate governance
Real-time risk monitoring and impact tracking
Comprehensive GRC platform integration
Risk appetite definition and management
Transparency and communication tools
Enterprise-grade security and compliance
Predictive Risk Analytics

Strategic Risk Intelligence for Business Growth

Essential ERM provides predictive risk analytics and real-time monitoring to support strategic decision-making, enabling organizations to turn risk management into competitive advantage.

Predictive Risk Analytics Dashboard

Multi-User Risk Collaboration

Collaborative Risk Management Platform

Engage stakeholders across all business units with Essential ERM's intuitive interface, role-based dashboards, and automated workflow notifications for seamless risk collaboration.

Multi-User Risk Collaboration Dashboard

Intelligent Risk Automation

AI-Powered Risk Assessment Automation

Essential ERM's artificial intelligence automates risk identification, control testing, and compliance reporting, reducing manual effort while improving accuracy and consistency.

Intelligent Risk Automation Dashboard

Risk Appetite Management

Risk Appetite & Strategic Alignment

Define and monitor organizational risk tolerance with Essential ERM's risk appetite framework, ensuring all risk decisions support strategic business objectives and growth initiatives.

Risk Appetite Management Dashboard

Complete Enterprise Risk Management Integration

Essential ERM integrates enterprise risk assessment, operational risk monitoring, and compliance management in a unified platform. Centralize risk registers, controls tracking, and incident management while maintaining seamless integration with your existing GRC ecosystem.

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What Our Customers Say About Essential ERM

Real reviews from verified users across enterprise, mid-market, and small business organizations who rely on Essential ERM for their risk management needs.

We have been using the Essential ERM program for about a year now, and I can confidently say it's a really good tool for risk management. The user-friendly interface makes it easy for both beginners and seasoned professionals to navigate, while the wide range of functionalities makes it a powerful asset in managing risks. The implementation process was very quick and easy, almost like setting up a subscription.
Viktorija M.
Senior Risk Specialist
Enterprise Organization
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
Essential ERM is an excellent tool that enables us to engage our business unit leaders effectively, seamlessly aligning our enterprise risks with our strategic objectives. It is an easy-to-use, easy-setup, and flexible system with excellent customer service. The visualization capabilities and clear, comprehensive dashboards make monitoring and managing risks straightforward.
Kate M.
Business Integration Analyst
Mid-Market Organization
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
Essential ERM provides a single view of the risks in real time and links to risk appetite and strategies. The indicators are easy to track and monitor. It can be implemented in a very short time (2-6 weeks) even without IT implementation experience and their team is prompt and responsive. An entity can use every day to know what's top of mind or emerging risks.
Banking Professional
Risk Management Specialist
Financial Services
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
Essential ERM has really enhanced my ability to do my job as a Risk Analyst. The product developers actually listen to their customers and follow through on suggested enhancements. They have a true partnership mentality to ensure their customers are able to provide the reporting needed. It is by far one of the most user-friendly systems for a novice to start with and one of the most functional systems for an expert to use.
Sandy S.
Sr. Risk Analyst
Enterprise Organization
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

5-Star Rated Enterprise Risk Management Platform

Essential ERM consistently receives top ratings for enterprise risk assessment, monitoring, and analytics capabilities

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  • 5x5 risk matrix visualization
  • Key Risk Indicators (KRIs)
  • Risk appetite framework
  • Executive risk reporting
  • Implementation in 2-6 weeks
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G2 High Performer - Governance, Risk & Compliance
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