Wisconsin Awards GRC Contract to Modernize Cybersecurity

ERIE, Pa., Nov. 10, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- The Wisconsin Department of Administration has awarded an enterprise contract to implement Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) capabilities in partnership with TrustCloud. This initiative aims to modernize enterprise cybersecurity governance, streamline compliance operations, and strengthen continuous risk management across the State of Wisconsin's IT environment. The rollout will provide agencies with a centralized platform to manage cybersecurity risks, enforce policies, prepare for audits, and handle compliance activities through a unified GRC framework. This move reflects Wisconsin's commitment to building a scalable, modern governance and compliance strategy that enhances operational visibility, automates compliance processes, and strengthens enterprise-wide security assurance.

Jeremy Young, the CEO of FRC, stated that this award underscores the State's dedication to establishing a robust governance and compliance strategy. He added that public sector organizations are increasingly under pressure to modernize cybersecurity operations while maintaining compliance across a growing number of mandates and frameworks. The initiative is designed to address these challenges by leveraging automation, continuous monitoring, and integrated risk management, thereby improving both security posture and operational efficiency.

Alan Smith, the Executive Chairman and Chief Strategy Officer at FRC, emphasized that states and higher education institutions are seeking ways to operationalize cybersecurity governance while reducing the administrative burden associated with compliance. This partnership with TrustCloud exemplifies how automation, continuous monitoring, and integrated risk management can significantly enhance both security posture and operational efficiency.

FRC and TrustCloud have been expanding their collaboration in public sector Governance, Risk, and Compliance initiatives, helping organizations modernize compliance management and prepare for evolving cybersecurity mandates. The Wisconsin procurement and vendor agreement details are publicly available through the Wisconsin VendorNet System.

The State of Wisconsin's initiative is expected to significantly improve cybersecurity governance and compliance across the state's IT environment, aligning with the organization's broader goals of modernizing and securing its digital infrastructure. This partnership with FRC and TrustCloud represents a significant step forward in achieving these objectives.