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Enterprise integrated risk management platform by RSA
Archer is one of the original and most comprehensive enterprise Integrated Risk Management (IRM) platforms, originally developed by RSA Security and now operated independently as Archer Technologies. Founded in the early 2000s, Archer helped define the GRC software category and continues to serve major global enterprises, governments, and financial institutions. The platform covers the full GRC spectrum: enterprise risk management, business continuity, compliance management, IT risk management, third-party risk, internal audit, and regulatory compliance. Archer's strength is its depth and configurability for large, complex organizations with mature GRC programs. Its pre-built content library includes industry-specific frameworks for financial services (FFIEC, Basel, OCC), healthcare (HIPAA, HITRUST), and government (FISMA, FedRAMP). Policy management tracks the complete lifecycle of enterprise policies and standards. Issues management handles risk acceptances, exceptions, and remediation tracking. Archer's reporting engine provides sophisticated dashboards and analytics for board and executive reporting. The platform integrates with SIEM systems, vulnerability scanners, and business applications for automated risk data collection. While Archer's interface is less modern than newer competitors, its breadth of functionality and deep framework coverage make it a reference platform for enterprise GRC. Organizations with mature risk programs and significant GRC investment often choose Archer for its completeness and established market presence.