Archer Announces Availability of Archer Exchange Release November 2023

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Summary

Archer announces the availability of Archer Exchange Release November 2023. This update contains the following new and updated offerings through the Archer Exchange.

App-Packs – pre-built applications addressing adjacent or supporting Integrated Risk Management processes (e.g. niche, industry, geo-specific)

• Archer FFIEC-Aligned Cybersecurity Framework has been updated to correct inconsistencies with content.
• Archer Gift Registration has been recertified on Archer platform release 6.14 and updated to utilize Archer Engage to register gifts.
• Archer NIST-Aligned AI Risk Management Framework helps with design and implementation of artificial intelligence while developing effective risk mitigation strategies to address gaps between current and desired target implementations.
• Archer NIST-Aligned Cybersecurity Framework has been recertified on Archer platform release 6.13, mail merges for scorecard and ability to automatically scope assessment from selected business process.
• Archer NIST-Aligned Privacy Framework has been recertified on Archer platform release 6.13, mail merges for scorecard and ability to automatically scope assessment from selected business process.
• Archer Speak Up has been recertified on Archer platform version 6.14 and updated to utilize Archer Engage to submit Speak Up request anonymously to support whistle blower requirements.

Tools & Utilities - pre-built functions enabling administrators to more easily manage their Archer implementations

• Archer Enhanced User Experience has been recertified on Archer platform release 6.13 P2 but maintains compatibility with Archer platform release 6.11 P1.
• Archer Questionnaire Assistant can be added to any questionnaire to provide real time information displaying unanswered questions.

Integrations - pre-built data exchange configurations bringing data into and pushing data out of the Archer Platform

• CyberArk Central Policy Management authenticates to the Archer API to manage Archer privileged accounts.
• CyberArk Privileged Session Manager establishes secure connections with Archer providing foundational privileged access controls.
• LexisNexis Regulatory Compliance has been updated to address several issues with displaying content.
• Qualys Asset Discovery has been updated to rename data feeds with “RSA” and added data field mappings to the documentation.
• Qualys Vulnerability Management has been updated to rename data feeds with “RSA” and added data field mappings to the documentation.
• Unified Compliance Framework (UCF) Common Controls Hub has been updated to incorporate UCF data into Archer use cases when relevant reducing the number of ODAs required. The offering now requires users to provide their own UCF license.

Content - pre-mapped collection of best-practice policies, control standards, legal and regulatory requirements, industry standards, and assessments

• U.S. Interagency Guidance on Third Party Relationships provides principles that support a risk-based approach to third-party risk management for banking institutions.
• Saudi Arabian Essential Cybersecurity Controls (ECC) is a new authoritative source that provides guidance regarding essential cybersecurity controls for organizations in Saudia Arabia.
• NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 Authoritative Source has been updated to identify the correct name for each control.
• PCI DSS 4.0 authoritative source has been updated to change column K in the Subsection file from “Primary Controls” to “Control Procedures”.
• Australian Victorian Protective Data Security Framework authoritative source provides direction to Victorian public sector agencies or bodies on their data security obligations.

Blogs

• Archer Exchange introduces new NIST AI Risk Framework and Questionnaire Assistant offerings in the November 2023 Quarterly Announcement

• Use Archer NIST-Aligned AI Risk Management Framework to Secure the Future of Artificial Intelligence
• Simplify your business user’s questionnaire experience
• Using Archer Engage with Archer Gift Registration for Organizational Integrity
• Use Archer Engage to Submit Anonymous Submissions for Archer Speak Up

Free Friday Tech Huddles

• FFTH Replay - Highlights from the Archer Exchange November 2023 Release
• FFTH Replay: Unified Compliance Framework Common Controls Hub Integration overview and demonstration - Archer Community
• FFTH - Archer Speak Up & Archer Gift Registration App-Packs

Resources

• Archer Exchange
• Archer Exchange Downloads
• Archer Exchange Help Center
• Archer Exchange FAQ
• Archer Exchange Partner Program Overview 

End of Product Support

Archer has a defined End of Primary Support policy associated with all major versions. For additional details, refer to the Product Version Life Cycle.