Crosswalking in risk and compliance refers to the structured process of mapping requirements, controls, or obligations from one framework to another. Organisations use crosswalking to align standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, and regulatory requirements without duplicating effort. Effective crosswalking enables traceability from obligation to control to evidence, allowing businesses to reuse documentation and streamline audits. By performing crosswalking within a GRC platform, companies reduce compliance fatigue, eliminate gaps, and maintain consistent governance across multiple frameworks. Crosswalking is essential for enterprises operating in regulated industries where demonstrating alignment across standards is critical for audit readiness and board assurance.