AI-Driven Cyber GRC Platform forGlobal Compliance, Risk,and Audit Readiness

Waaqi brings 30 framework workspaces, 9 risk and governance modules, 16 integrations and 111 automated cloud checks together to manage compliance, risk and audit readiness.

ISO 27001SOC 2NIST CSFGDPRPCI DSSHIPAAUAE PDPLKSA PDPLADHICSSAMA CSFNCA ECC
30
Framework Workspaces
9
Risk & Governance Modules
16
Integrations
111
Automated Cloud Checks
Waaqi executive GRC dashboard showing risk score, compliance posture, control effectiveness, and framework coverage

Every step deliberate.
Every record traceable.

No data is created automatically. No inherited configuration. Every policy, control, risk, and evidence record is gate-kept by user action ensuring records are intentional and defensible.

01

Gap Assessment

Framework-aligned scoring across every control Compliant, Partial, Gap, or N/A with prioritised recommendations and automated policy generation.

02

Statement of Applicability

Document control applicability, implementation status, and exclusion justifications with direct, auditable policy linkage.

03

Risk & Controls

Risk Register populated only on explicit user action. Deliberate records, intentional entries, defensible in any audit.

04

Operations & Monitoring

Asset discovery, vulnerability tracking, task management, security awareness, and TPRM all under one governed workspace.

05

Audit & Reporting

Centralise evidence, run control tests, capture findings, and export audit packs. Board-ready KPI and KRI dashboards on demand.

Every transition is user-initiated. Every record is timestamped, versioned, and linked end-to-end.

Built for every layer
of your compliance stack.

Tenant-Isolated Architecture

Fully isolated environment per client zero cross-tenant data access
Enterprise-grade RBAC with module-level permissions
Blank-tenant model: no inherited configuration at onboarding
Comprehensive audit log of all user actions and record modifications

One pane of glass for
every control decision.

Inspect the full ISO 27001 Annex A control catalogue, drill into individual policy records, and triage live vulnerability findings all linked, scored, and audit-ready inside the same governed workspace.

  • ▸Per-control compliance status, score, and owner
  • ▸Policy library with version history and approvals
  • ▸Severity-classified vulnerability triage queue
Waaqi platform showing controls catalogue, policy management, and vulnerability scanning interfaces

Everything in one governed workspace.

Thirteen integrated modules each purpose-built, all connected through a single source of truth.

Waaqi single governed environment overview strategic oversight, risk intelligence, operational compliance, audit, and multi-departmental collaboration across thirteen integrated modules
Waaqi task and audit management dashboard with security awareness training overview

Operational control,
across every framework.

Track open remediation tasks, plan audit cycles, and measure security awareness coverage in a single executive view with every record traceable back to a control, policy, or finding.

  • ▸Live task queue across all frameworks and owners
  • ▸Quarter-based audit planning with approval gates
  • ▸Awareness training completion and effectiveness scoring

Vendor risk.
Governed end-to-end.

A fully integrated TPRM module governing the complete vendor lifecycle from initial prospecting through structured offboarding with tier-based risk registers, assessment workflows, evidence tracking, and a comprehensive audit trail.

Vendor Lifecycle States

Prospect→
Onboarding→
Active→
Under Review→
Offboarding→
Terminated
Waaqi Third Party Risk Management dashboard with vendor risk scores, heat map, tier breakdown, residual risk trend, and top vendors at risk
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Onboarding tasks seeded automatically
26
Offboarding tasks with sign-off gates
5×
Multi-party sign-off verification
360°
Vendor lifecycle audit trail

Vendor Lifecycle

▸Auto-seeded 27-task onboarding checklist
▸Auto-seeded 26-task offboarding checklist
▸Multi-party sign-off: CISO, DPO, Legal, Business Owner
▸Cannot close vendor until all tasks complete

Risk & Assessments

▸Vendor-level risk register with inherent/residual scores
▸One-click promotion: finding → vendor risk record
▸Tier-based monitoring with overdue tracking
▸Portfolio risk heatmap by vendor tier

Evidence & Audit Trail

▸Evidence records with expiry tracking and status
▸Flags for expired evidence and high-risk vendors without evidence
▸Full audit trail: lifecycle, risk events, sign-offs
▸Exportable vendor audit trail for regulators

Built to enterprise standards.
Deployed where you need it.

Governance & Auditability

▸End-to-end traceability: framework → control → policy → risk → evidence → finding
▸Timestamped approval and sign-off workflows on all records
▸Version-controlled policies and controls with full change history
▸Evidence attachments linked to controls and audit findings
▸Exportable audit packs for regulatory and third-party review

Security & Tenancy

▸Strict multi-tenant isolation no cross-tenant data access at any layer
▸Role-based access control with granular module-level permissions
▸Comprehensive audit log of all user actions and modifications
▸Enterprise-grade authentication and session management
▸Blank-tenant model: zero inherited configuration at onboarding

Deployment Options

▸On-Premises within the client's own data centre
▸Regional Cloud (UAE) data residency in UAE
▸Regional Cloud (KSA) data residency in Saudi Arabia
▸Regional Cloud (Pakistan) hosted within Pakistan
▸Private cloud deployment available on request

Built for global compliance.
Adaptable for local regulations.

Waaqi supports international cybersecurity and privacy frameworks while allowing organizations to manage region-specific regulatory obligations through configurable control mappings, evidence workflows, risk registers, and audit-ready reporting.

Global framework coverage

ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST CSF, GDPR, PCI DSS, and HIPAA covered out of the box with up-to-date control catalogues.

Regional compliance support

UAE PDPL, KSA PDPL, ADHICS, SAMA CSF, and NCA ECC mapped to local regulator expectations and language.

Configurable control library

Tailor controls, ownership, and testing cadence to your sector, jurisdiction, and risk appetite without code.

Multi-framework mapping

Assess once, satisfy many. Reuse evidence and tests across overlapping global and regional frameworks.

Centralized evidence management

One governed repository for documents, attestations, and control tests linked to every framework requirement.

Executive risk visibility

Board-ready dashboards translating control posture, residual risk, and audit findings into clear executive insight.

Flexible deployment.
Sovereign data residency.

Waaqi can support different deployment models based on customer requirements, including cloud-hosted, region-hosted, and dedicated deployment options.

Cloud Deployment

Fully managed multi-tenant SaaS hosted on enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure with 24/7 monitoring, automated backups, and continuous updates.

▸Fastest time-to-value
▸Automatic updates and patching
▸Elastic scalability
▸Enterprise SLA

Region-Specific Hosting

Region-specific hosting options that keep customer data within the jurisdiction of your choice to meet local regulatory and data sovereignty requirements.

▸In-region data residency
▸Regional compliance alignment
▸Latency-optimized access
▸Aligned with local regulator expectations

Dedicated Tenant

A fully isolated single-tenant environment provisioned exclusively for your organization with dedicated compute, storage, and network boundaries.

▸Single-tenant isolation
▸Dedicated infrastructure
▸Custom security controls
▸Independent release cadence

Enterprise Deployment

On-premises or private cloud deployment within your own data centre or VPC, ideal for regulated entities with strict sovereignty mandates.

▸On-premises or private cloud
▸Customer-managed keys
▸Air-gapped option available
▸Integration with internal IAM

Built for regulated industries.

Designed for organisations across the GCC and beyond that require structured compliance governance with full audit traceability.

Banking & Financial Services

Central bank-regulated institutions requiring structured cyber-risk governance and audit-trail compliance.

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Fintech & Payments

Licensing-driven firms building demonstrable compliance programmes for regulators and partners.

Telecommunications

Operators with critical national infrastructure obligations under sector-specific frameworks.

Government & Public Sector

Agencies requiring audit-ready governance with traceable evidence and policy accountability.

Healthcare & Pharma

Organisations handling sensitive health data under regional mandates such as ADHICS and PDPL.

Technology & SaaS

ISVs and IT service firms pursuing security certification readiness and enterprise customer trust.

Energy & Utilities

Critical infrastructure operators requiring risk-informed governance and operational resilience.

Insurance

Carriers managing multi-jurisdictional information security and regulatory obligations.

Quick value. Lasting impact.

Faster Assessment Cycles

Guided workflows eliminate ad-hoc spreadsheet-based gap analysis entirely.

Audit-Ready on Demand

Centralised evidence, SOA justifications, and control test records always available.

Cleaner Risk Register

Populated only through deliberate action reducing noise in board-level reporting.

Consistent Policy Posture

ISO-aligned structure reduces manual drafting overhead significantly across all teams.

Measurable Remediation

Task ownership and due-date tracking creates accountable, traceable closure rates.

Vendor Risk Under Control

TPRM lifecycle ensures no vendor is onboarded or offboarded without a documented trail.

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Waaqi's compliance, technical capabilities, and support.

Compliance

Waaqi offers 30 framework workspaces spanning UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Pakistan, international standards and operational technology. These include ISO 27001:2022, ISO 22301, SOC 2, ADHICS, UAE and KSA PDPL, NCA and SAMA. Framework workspaces are licensed individually.

Waaqi automates gap assessments, maps controls to relevant policies, and continuously tracks compliance posture. It enables organizations to move from point-in-time compliance to continuous compliance monitoring.

Yes. Waaqi is specifically designed to address regional compliance needs and supports frameworks such as ADHICS, NESA, PDPL (UAE & KSA), and SAMA/NCA guidelines.

Yes. Waaqi provides audit trails, evidence management, control tracking, and reporting capabilities to support internal and external audits, including ISO certification processes.

Waaqi incorporates structured control mapping, policy management, and risk tracking aligned with data protection regulations such as PDPL. It helps organizations demonstrate accountability and compliance during regulatory reviews.
Technical

Waaqi uses structured questionnaires and rule-based logic to identify gaps. Based on responses, it automatically recommends controls, generates relevant policies, and updates compliance status across modules.

Waaqi provides 16 integrations and 111 read-only automated cloud checks: 33 for Microsoft 365, 28 for Azure, 26 for AWS and 24 for Google Cloud. Results link to framework controls, with evidence reviewed by your team.

Risk management in Waaqi is client-driven. Organizations can define, assess, and track risks based on their business context, and link them to controls, assets, and compliance requirements.

Waaqi ensures that all customer data is stored locally within the respective region (UAE or KSA). This supports compliance with regional data residency and data sovereignty requirements.
Support

Waaqi provides onboarding support including initial configuration, framework setup, and user training. Ongoing support includes technical assistance, platform updates, and guidance for compliance and audit readiness.

Ready to govern your
compliance programme?

Schedule a live walkthrough or scoped pilot programme tailored to your organisation's framework and regulatory environment.

Deployment Regions

🇦🇪 UAE🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia🇵🇰 Pakistan🏢 On-Premises