MetricStream Policy and Document Management
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What is MetricStream Policy and Document Management
MetricStream Policy and Document Management is a governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) module used to create, review, approve, publish, and attest to policies and controlled documents. It supports compliance, risk, audit, and business owners who need centralized policy lifecycle control and evidence for audits. The product emphasizes workflow-driven approvals, version control, and linkage of policies to controls, risks, and regulatory obligations within the broader MetricStream platform.
End-to-end policy lifecycle workflows
The product supports configurable workflows for drafting, review, approval, publication, periodic review, and retirement of policies and documents. It can route tasks to defined roles and capture approvals and timestamps for audit evidence. This helps standardize policy governance across business units and geographies.
GRC linkage and traceability
Policies and documents can be related to controls, risks, issues, and regulatory requirements when used as part of the MetricStream GRC environment. This supports traceability from policy statements to compliance obligations and testing activities. It also helps teams demonstrate how policy changes affect downstream controls and assessments.
Central repository with attestations
The module provides a centralized repository for controlled documents with versioning and distribution/publishing controls. It supports employee or stakeholder attestations to policies, which can be used as evidence during audits. Reporting and dashboards can track completion status and overdue reviews.
Best fit within MetricStream suite
Organizations that only need lightweight policy authoring and distribution may find the module most practical when deployed alongside other MetricStream GRC capabilities. Standalone adoption can require more platform setup than simpler policy tools. The value increases when policy objects are actively linked to other GRC records.
Implementation and configuration effort
Workflow design, metadata taxonomy, and role-based access typically require structured implementation work. Enterprises often need to align the tool with internal governance processes and document standards before rollout. This can extend time-to-value compared with simpler, template-driven products.
User experience depends on configuration
Navigation, forms, and task flows can vary based on how the organization configures the platform. Without careful information architecture and training, end users may experience complexity when searching for the right policy version or completing attestations. Ongoing administration is usually needed to keep taxonomies and review schedules current.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Policy and Document Management (MetricStream app/module) | Not listed publicly — contact MetricStream / Custom pricing | Enterprise GRC app: centralized policy portal, workflows, attestations, policy linking to regulations/risks/controls. Pricing not published on product pages; contact sales required. |
| ConnectedGRC — Prime (preconfigured package) | Not listed publicly — contact sales | Mentioned as a preconfigured package available for purchase (Prime). No public price listed. |
| ConnectedGRC — Premium (preconfigured package) | Not listed publicly — contact sales | Mentioned as a preconfigured package available for purchase (Premium). No public price listed. |
| ConnectedGRC — Enterprise (preconfigured package) | Not listed publicly — contact sales | Mentioned as a preconfigured package available for purchase (Enterprise). No public price listed. |
| CyberGRC Prime (packaged SaaS offering) | Not listed publicly — contact sales | Described as a packaged SaaS solution with "fixed pricing" and fast deployment, but no public price listed. |
Seller details
MetricStream, Inc.
San Jose, California, USA
1999
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https://www.metricstream.com/
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