Control testing automation for comprehensive effective control management

So much control data. So many frameworks. Are you focusing control testing on where the risks are?

Ideagen’s audit workflows automate control assessments. Track status and results in real-time. Identify precise points of control failure. Suggest action plans that improve control coverage. Focus resources where risk demands attention. 

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Overview

Smart control testing system

Ideagen analyses risk patterns and control performance through automated monitoring. Learn from historical test results. Connect control failures to incidents. Ensure comprehensive coverage. Shift from calendar-driven compliance to intelligent assessment based on actual exposure. 

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Challenge & Solution

Centralised control framework understanding

Multiple frameworks. Different requirements.

Ideagen provides comprehensive control libraries mapping relationships between controls, requirements and objectives. Work to any framework including Global Internal Audit Standards 2025, COSO, financial and ESG. Complete visibility eliminates redundant testing.  

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Challenge & Solution

Targeting testing where it matters most

Precious resources are lost testing low-risk controls.

Ideagen analyses multiple sources - incident reports, audit findings, regulatory changes – to identify focus areas. Visual dashboards identify which controls need attention. Set alerts for when risks when a certain threshold.  

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Challenge & Solution

Identifying control improvements proactively

Traditional testing identifies issues after problems manifest.

Ideagen analyses performance data continuously, identifying patterns before failures through smart analytics. Move from documenting failures to preventing them. 

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Trusted by quality-focused organisations 

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Organisations choose Ideagen for measurable results. From Buzz Bingo's ‘one stop shop’ assurance capture to Al-Rawahy's 30% efficiency gains, our automation transforms testing from compliance exercise to risk prevention. 

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