GRC (governance, risk, and compliance) is an organizational strategy that manages governance, risk, and regulatory compliance through a suite of software tools. It helps align IT with business goals by offering disciplined processes to successfully manage risks, cut costs, and ensure compliance. An IS audit assesses an organization's information systems, processes, controls, and operations to determine if components are securing assets and ensuring data integrity to meet organizational goals. Key benefits include reduced IT risks through assessments and best practice recommendations, improved IT governance through risk reduction and security enhancement, and standardized information systems.