Solution Comparison: Governance Platforms vs. SimpAudit by BSC Global

Introduction Governance Platforms vs. SimpAudit

In the competitive landscape of ERP access governance and audit management, two types of solutions stand out: specialized access review platforms and SimpAudit by BSC Global—a native ERP audit solution.

Both solutions address audit and compliance needs, but they take fundamentally different approaches—and for most ERP-centric organizations, SimpAudit clearly emerges as superior.

This comprehensive comparison reveals why SimpAudit is winning the audit management battle.

Solution Overview

Specialized Access Governance Platform:

• Core Focus: User access reviews, segregation of duties analysis, and identity governance
• Architecture: Cloud-based SaaS platform integrating with enterprise applications
• Primary Use Case: Enterprises managing user access across multiple enterprise applications
• Typical Organization: Large enterprises with complex multi-system environments

SimpAudit by BSC Global:

• Core Focus: Comprehensive ERP audit, compliance, and GRC management
• Architecture: Cloud-native, natively embedded in ERP
• Primary Use Case: Organizations managing ERP systems requiring audit and compliance
• Typical Organization: Mid-market to enterprise ERP users seeking rapid deployment

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

1. USER ACCESS REVIEW MANAGEMENT

Specialized Platform Capabilities:

• Workflow Management: Multi-tier review workflows, delegated processes
• Campaign Management: Scheduled review campaigns, role certification cycles
• Risk-Aware Reviews: Risk indicators displayed during reviews
• Integration Capabilities: Native connectors for major applications
• Reporting: Review completion tracking, audit trail reporting

SimpAudit Capabilities:

• Workflow Management: Integrated within ERP workflows with automation
• Campaign Management: Automated access review recommendations
• Risk-Aware Reviews: Real-time risk scoring, SoD violation flagging during review
• Integration Capabilities: Native ERP embedding (real-time data access)
• Reporting: Automated access review findings with SoD violation reports

Access Review Comparison:

Feature	Specialized Platform	SimpAudit by BSC Global
Review Workflow	Advanced (External)	Advanced (ERP Native)
Risk Integration	Indicators	Real-Time Risk Scoring
SoD Detection	In-Campaign	Real-Time Continuous
Multi-System Support	Yes (with connectors)	ERP Native + Extensions
Data Freshness	Periodic (Daily/Weekly)	Real-Time (Live)
Setup Time	4-6 weeks	1-2 weeks

2. SEGREGATION OF DUTIES (SoD) ANALYSIS

Specialized Platform SoD Capabilities:

• Detection: Review-based SoD detection
• Risk Library: Predefined rules for common scenarios
• Assessment: Risk scoring based on transaction thresholds
• Remediation: Recommended actions with automated workflow

SimpAudit SoD Capabilities:

• Detection: Real-time continuous monitoring (not campaign-based)
• Risk Library: 2,000+ pre-built risks (vs. 300-400 typical for alternatives)
• Assessment: Automated risk scoring across all dimensions
• Remediation: 80%+ automated remediation with one-click role modification

SoD Feature Verdict: SimpAudit’s 5x larger risk library, real-time detection, and 80%+ automated remediation dramatically outperform campaign-based approaches.

3. IT GENERAL CONTROLS (ITGC) AUDIT

Specialized Platform ITGC Capabilities:

• Scope: User access control testing primarily
• Automation: Workflow automation for access reviews; limited control testing
• Coverage: Strong in user access; limited in other areas
• Reporting: Access control compliance reporting

SimpAudit ITGC Capabilities:

• Scope: Comprehensive ITGC across all control categories
• Automation: Automated testing for 90%+ of controls
• Coverage: User access, change management, backup/recovery, data security
• Reporting: Framework-specific reporting with audit-ready evidence

ITGC Comparison Verdict: SimpAudit provides comprehensive coverage with automated testing, while specialized platforms focus narrowly on access controls.

4. IMPLEMENTATION AND DEPLOYMENT

Specialized Platform Implementation:

• Timeline: 4-6 weeks
• Cost Range: Moderate tier (lower than traditional GRC)
• Considerations: Multiple connector requirements; complex workflow customization

SimpAudit Implementation:

• Timeline: 2-4 weeks
• Cost Range: Low-moderate tier
• Considerations: Native embedding; simple configuration interface

Implementation Verdict: SimpAudit’s 50% faster deployment at lower cost makes it more attractive.

5. REAL-TIME CAPABILITIES

Specialized Platform Real-Time Capabilities:

• Monitoring: Campaign-based alerts (periodic)
• Detection Speed: Hours to days between violation and detection
• Posture: Reactive compliance approach

SimpAudit Real-Time Capabilities:

• Monitoring: Continuous real-time monitoring
• Detection Speed: Seconds between violation and detection
• Posture: Proactive risk management

Real-Time Verdict: SimpAudit’s real-time architecture fundamentally outperforms periodic campaign-based approaches.

Total Cost of Ownership Comparison

Year 1 Investment:

Specialized Platform:

• Total: Moderate-high range

SimpAudit by BSC Global:

• Total: Moderate range

Advantage: SimpAudit delivers superior capabilities at comparable or lower cost

When to Choose Each Platform

Choose Specialized Platform if:

• Organization requires governance across 10+ enterprise applications
• Heavy investment in identity and access management teams
• Primary focus is user access review certification

Choose SimpAudit by BSC Global if:

• Organization runs ERP as primary enterprise system
• Need comprehensive audit and compliance management
• Require real-time monitoring and violation detection
• Value faster deployment and lower implementation costs
• Want automated control testing
• Need 2,000+ pre-built risk scenarios

The Clear Winner for ERP Organizations

For organizations where ERP represents the core system—which describes most enterprises—SimpAudit by BSC Global is the superior choice.

Conclusion: Specialized vs. SimpAudit

The comparison reveals two fundamentally different platforms:

Specialized Platform = Focused identity and access review platform for multi-system enterprises

SimpAudit by BSC Global = Comprehensive ERP audit and compliance platform with real-time monitoring

For the ERP-centric organization, the choice is clear. SimpAudit delivers:

• 50% faster implementation
• Real-time monitoring (not periodic reviews)
• 5x larger risk library
• 80%+ automated remediation
• Comprehensive control testing
• Superior user adoption (90%+ vs. 60-70%)

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