Melbourne, Australia – 7 February 2025. 6clicks, a global leader in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) technology, today announced a strategic partnership with 3 Lights, an innovative GRC advisory firm distinguished for its extensive security, compliance, and risk management services. This collaboration brings together 3 Lights' expertise in the implementation of frameworks like ISO 27001 and the SMB1001, alongside their GRC Evolve program, with 6clicks’ AI-powered GRC platform to equip organizations with robust solutions to navigate evolving risk and compliance challenges.
The partnership underscores the shared vision of both organizations to transform how businesses approach risk management, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience, combining 3 Lights’ strategic advisory capabilities with the technical sophistication of the 6clicks platform.
At the core of 3 Lights' advisory offerings are its cybersecurity and compliance solutions, helping businesses align with internationally recognized frameworks like ISO 27001, the gold standard for information security management systems, and the SMB1001, a cybersecurity certification standard specifically designed for small and midsize organizations. Their GRC Evolve program is designed to modernize governance, risk, and compliance practices by embedding resilient strategies, tailored solutions, and sustainable processes into organizations of all sizes.
“Our mission at 3 Lights is to help organizations evolve their GRC practices to proactively address risk while achieving compliance with critical frameworks like ISO 27001 and the SMB1001,” said Benjii Creevey, Managing Director of 3 Lights. “Through our GRC Evolve program and the 6clicks platform, we empower businesses to tackle complexity efficiently, effectively, and with measurable results.”
Meanwhile, the 6clicks platform offers comprehensive features that streamline and enhance GRC processes, including AI-driven tools, turnkey content, and custom-built functionality for IT and enterprise risk management, multi-framework compliance, vendor risk management, and audit readiness. 6clicks' AI engine, Hailey, automates various tasks such as compliance mapping, risk and issue identification, policy and control creation, and responding to audits and assessments to enable organizations to optimize their workflows and maintain ongoing compliance.
Key benefits of the partnership include:
“Together with 3 Lights, we are redefining what effective GRC looks like for modern businesses. By combining our cutting-edge platform with 3 Lights’ expertise, including their GRC Evolve program, we’re delivering the tools and guidance organizations need to thrive in a complex regulatory environment.“ said Louis Strauss, Chief Product Marketing Officer and Co-Founder of 6clicks.
Joshua Smythe, 6clicks Channel Manager for the APAC region, who oversees the success of partners like 3 Lights, also expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership: “3 Lights is a trusted partner and an established provider of industry expertise, and we believe that 6clicks is the perfect avenue for them to deliver and scale their solution offerings and reach the right customers.”
In 2024, 3 Lights and 6clicks collaborated on the webinar, "Keeping pace with change in cyber GRC: An update for boards, CISOs, and business leaders," which showcased how 3 Lights is utilizing the 6clicks platform to help businesses proactively manage risk, improve security, and ensure compliance. To learn more about how 6clicks supports 3 Lights' expert advisory services, join our upcoming virtual event, "The path to cyber resilience in Australia: How ISO 27001 and the SMB1001 drive business value."
About 3 Lights
3 Lights is a leading GRC advisory firm focused on practical, impactful solutions for compliance and risk management. Their GRC Evolve program empowers businesses to modernize GRC practices and achieve compliance with frameworks like ISO 27001, AESCSF, NIST CSF, ASD Essential Eight, and SMB1001 to build sustainable business resilience and a robust security posture. For more information, visit 3lights.com.au.
About 6clicks
6clicks is transforming cyber risk and compliance management with its AI-powered platform, featuring the pioneering Hub & Spoke architecture tailored for federated businesses, advisors, and managed service providers (MSPs). As the first platform to introduce an AI engine specifically designed for GRC, 6clicks delivers a smarter approach to managing cyber risk and compliance. The 6clicks business model is channel-aligned, and SaaS licensing is transparent and straightforward with unlimited user access and access to frameworks. With sales and support operations presence across APAC, EMEA, and NA, and private cloud hosting options on Microsoft Azure, 6clicks equips cyber leaders and professionals to build resilient, trusted, and scalable cyber risk and compliance programs, disrupting traditional GRC solutions and setting a new standard in the industry.