Frequently Asked Questions

Fearlus is not just a framework or methodology — it’s a system. Like an ERP for governance, it installs a repeatable way to score controls, align investment to appetite, and govern risk through execution, not just documentation.

Fearlus doesn't replace standards — it orchestrates them. It helps leaders apply frameworks like NIST RMF, ISO 31000, and COSO ERM more effectively by anchoring them in a practical, decision-driven model.

It helps you apply those standards not just for compliance, but for control effectiveness and strategic decision-making.

The Risk Efficiency Rate is a metric that measures risk reduction efficiency — in other words, how much real-world risk you've reduced per dollar spent. It brings accountability and performance insight to the world of governance and risk.
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The Risk Efficiency Rate is a core metric within the Fearlus Operating System — a way to quantify how effectively you're reducing risk per dollar invested.

Fearlus is built for organizations where clarity matters — from CISOs and transformation leaders to board members and regulators. It’s especially valuable in complex, regulated, or high-risk environments where strategic decisions must stand up to scrutiny.

Fearlus is software-agnostic. You can implement it with or without tooling. That said, we're building a supporting product ecosystem to help teams measure, map, and manage with clarity. If you'd like early access, reach out here.

Yes. We offer consulting engagements, strategic sprints, and early access programs for select organizations. Learn more on our advisory services page or reach out directly.

It takes real work — no pretense there. Fully implementing the Fearlus operating system requires coordination across multiple roles: risk professionals, process designers, business analysts, and decision authorities.

The good news? Most enterprise organizations already have these people. What Fearlus offers is a new lens — a structured, actionable way to orchestrate them toward clarity, momentum, and measurable risk reduction.

Many teams begin with a focused pilot — one function, one business unit, or one risk category — and scale from there.

Fearlus doesn’t replace quantitative models like FAIR — it operationalizes them. COSO and ISO provide what to consider. Fearlus shows how to execute those ideas, continuously and measurably. It can incorporate outputs from FAIR or COSO as inputs — but it goes further by embedding them into execution.

Yes. The scoring logic and registry structure are fully configurable. Fearlus provides the system — not a rigid template — and adapts to your language, frameworks, and control environment.

No. While the walkthrough uses cybersecurity, the Fearlus Operating System applies to any domain where risk must be reduced intentionally — including compliance, AI governance, operational safety, and public-sector resilience.

Yes. We currently offer licensing and advisory services for qualified organizations. Certification programs for partners and facilitators are in development and will be available soon. Reach out to discuss licensing or partnership options →