Risk Management Software
For Australian Organisations

Risk management software is a centralised platform that helps organisations identify, assess, treat, and monitor risks across operational, strategic, safety, cyber, and compliance areas. It replaces spreadsheets with a single source of truth that includes risk registers, controls, treatment plans, audit trails, and board-ready reporting. Modern platforms align to standards like AS/ISO 31000 and integrate compliance, incidents, and business continuity in one system.

Yes. Skefto is designed to support organisations aligning with the principles and framework outlined in AS/ISO 31000. The platform helps teams establish consistent risk management processes, maintain risk registers, document controls, and monitor treatment actions across the organisation. Its configurable structure allows organisations to apply their own governance methodologies while supporting a practical and scalable approach to enterprise risk management.

The best risk management software for Australian organisations depends on sector and regulatory environment. Local councils need Local Government Act alignment, NDIS providers need Quality and Safeguards compliance, APRA-regulated entities need CPS 230 readiness, and aged care providers need Aged Care Quality Standards. Skefto is purpose-built for these regulated Australian sectors with onshore hosting in government-certified data centres.

Skefto is built by Australian risk practitioners, not technologists, and combines software, advisory services, and training under one team. Riskware and Protecht are software-first platforms with advisory often delivered through partners. Skefto data is hosted exclusively in government-certified Australian data centres, with out-of-the-box alignment to AS/ISO 31000, APRA CPS 220 / 230 / 234, AS/ISO 22301, and NDIS Quality and Safeguards.

Most modern risk management software is cloud-based (SaaS), which removes the need for in-house servers, updates, and maintenance. Skefto is fully cloud-based and hosted in government-certified Australian data centres, supporting data sovereignty requirements under the Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Government Information Security Manual.

Look for a centralised risk register with configurable matrices, inherent and residual risk scoring, control effectiveness assurance, automated workflow triggers, compliance obligation tracking, audit and inspection management, policy lifecycle management, business continuity planning, dashboards with board reporting, and integrations with Microsoft Teams or single sign-on. Skefto includes all of these in one integrated platform.

RiskMAT is Skefto’s structured risk assessment methodology designed to support consistent and practical risk evaluation processes. It helps organisations assess risk using clearly defined criteria, scoring frameworks, and treatment approaches aligned with recognised risk management practices. RiskMAT supports better decision-making by improving consistency across teams and enabling organisations to prioritise risks, controls, and mitigation activities more effectively.

Yes. Skefto offers risk management training to help organisations strengthen internal capability and improve adoption of risk management practices. Training can support staff, leadership teams, and risk owners in understanding governance processes, risk assessment methodologies, and platform functionality. This helps organisations build a stronger risk culture while ensuring teams can use the platform effectively within day-to-day operational and compliance activities.

Yes. APRA CPS 230 requires regulated entities to identify critical operations, manage material service providers, test business continuity, and report operational risk to the board. Risk management software supports CPS 230 by maintaining a central operational risk register, mapping material service providers, running scenario testing, and producing the assurance reports APRA expects. Skefto includes pre-built CPS 230 templates.

Yes. Vendor and third-party risk management is a standard module in modern risk software. It typically includes a supplier register, risk-tiered onboarding assessments, ongoing monitoring, contract obligation tracking, and incident escalation. Skefto integrates third-party risk into the broader operational and compliance environment so vendor risks are visible alongside enterprise risk exposure.

Yes. Skefto supports internationally recognised standards including ISO 31000 and ISO 22301, making it suitable for organisations operating both within and outside Australia. While the platform is widely used by Australian organisations, its configurable structure supports global risk management, governance, and business continuity requirements across multiple industries and jurisdictions. Organisations aligning with international standards can adapt the platform to their own operational and compliance frameworks.

Implementation typically takes between 4 and 12 weeks depending on organisation size, data migration complexity, and number of modules. Smaller councils or NDIS providers can move from spreadsheets to a live risk register in 4 to 6 weeks. Larger state government agencies or universities with multiple business units usually need 8 to 12 weeks. Skefto includes pre-configured industry templates to shorten this.