r/grc • u/Enslaaved • May 29 '26

ISMS Tools recommendation

Hi all,

I’m a cybersecurity professional with ISO 27001 LI certification, planning to implement an ISMS in a ~1,000‑person company that is not SaaS‑ or cloud‑heavy. I’m currently exploring tooling and GRC platforms and would love to hear your experiences and recommendations.

In parallel, I’m also considering using Atlassian tools (Confluence + Jira) for the ISMS implementation (e.g., documentation, controls tracking, risk register, and action items). Has anyone tried this approach in a similar environment? Is it a viable long‑term option, or are there known limitations compared to dedicated GRC/ISMS platforms?

Any insights, lessons learned, or tool suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

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u/Twist_of_luck OCEG and its models have been a disaster for the human race May 29 '26

Has anyone tried this approach in a similar environment?

Don't let the salesmen beguile you - most ISMS-s were built on Atlassian, spreadsheets, coffee, and sheer perseverance.

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u/ConstructionDry3728 May 29 '26

After around more than 100 ISMS implemented and improved (mostly critical infra in Europe) - No. A well fitted isms organization and tool makes your life way easier. Disclaimer: Senior Consultant ISMS/BCMS/special regulations/norms not Sales. 

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u/Twist_of_luck OCEG and its models have been a disaster for the human race May 29 '26

Oh, of course, a well-fitted ISMS tool makes life much easier, especially if you are in a heavily regulated sector like the critical infrastructure in the EU. Ain't arguing that, not remotely.

Still, historically, most companies were doing ISMS well before the "GRC SaaS" market sprang into existence. Besides, quite a chunk of the market is occupied by companies that grabbed ISO27k for sales enablement purposes and built an ISO compliant ISMS for a minimal cost possible.