Tandem vs. RealCISO

Tandem is an all-in-one information security GRC software suite that brings structure, automation, and confidence to your organization’s compliance journey. Created by CoNetrix, Tandem helps businesses manage audits, mitigate risk, and enhance cybersecurity with precision and consistency. The platform’s modular design covers every aspect of security management—from audit management and vendor oversight to incident response, policy creation, phishing simulations, and business continuity planning. Its Compliance Management and Cybersecurity Assessment tools simplify complex reporting requirements and deliver actionable insights for executive teams and auditors alike. By automatically tracking regulatory changes, Tandem keeps your security framework aligned with the latest compliance mandates and industry standards. Whether preparing for an FDIC, FFIEC, or NCUA exam, users can generate customized reports and audit-ready documentation in minutes. The system promotes collaboration between compliance officers, IT managers, and executives, ensuring no task or deadline is missed. With AI-assisted data tracking, document versioning, and real-time dashboards, Tandem replaces outdated manual systems with a smarter, unified platform. Over 1,600 financial institutions and enterprises rely on Tandem to improve security, reduce audit stress, and meet regulatory demands efficiently. Ultimately, Tandem acts as a trusted partner—working “in tandem” with your team to maintain a robust, compliant, and future-ready information security posture.

RealCISO is a compliance intelligence platform for two audiences: MSPs and MSSPs managing security across multiple clients, and enterprise teams running compliance in-house. It gives MSPs, MSSPs, consultants, and in-house security teams a single place to run compliance assessments, manage risk, track remediation, and demonstrate security posture to boards and auditors — without the spreadsheet chaos. Built on NIST CSF and mapped to 30+ frameworks including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and CMMC, RealCISO turns assessment data into action. Over 3,000 security providers use it to deliver vCISO services at scale. Founded by Brian Haugli — former DoD, former VP & CSO at The Hanover Insurance Group, and co-author of the NIST CSF book published by Wiley — RealCISO was built by practitioners who ran these programs manually and knew there had to be a better way.