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GRC Uncensored

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GRC Uncensored is an experimental podcast designed to elevate real conversations with GRC professionals, auditors, regulators, and those building programs around it. Your hosts are Troy Fine and Elliot Volkman.

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In this episode, the crew digs into a messy but necessary topic: what does ethical auditing even mean in a market overrun with automation shortcuts, low-effort SOC 2 audits, and firms that self-declare “quality” without proving it?

With Troy activel... more

This episode dives deep into the messy, absurd, and sometimes hilarious world of SOC 2 audits and compliance frameworks. Wiz CISO Expert Zlatko Unger joins the crew to talk about the expanding “acronym soup” of frameworks, the blurred lines between a... more

TJ, Kendra, and Elliot are back, and welcomed Evan Millman, GRC Manager at Abnormal Security, for what started as a casual chat and evolved into a sharp look at compliance blind spots, the role of AI in GRC, and how professionals can shape their care... more

This week on GRC Uncensored, hosts Troy Fine and Elliot Volkman sat down with Merritt Baer, Chief Security Officer at Enkrypt AI, for a candid conversation about the collision between AI, governance, and security. Merritt brought decades of CISO expe... more

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Recent Guests

Evan Millman
Manager of GRC at Abnormal AI and ad junk professor
Abnormal AI
Episode: Clean Reports, Flawed Systems, and the Future of GRC
Merritt Baer
Chief Security Officer at Enkrypt AI
Enkrypt AI
Episode: AI Guardrails, Foot Guns, and the Ostrich Problem
Henry Stanley
COO of Fabrik, a data collaboration platform
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Episode: The TPRM Tug-of-War: Trust, Tools, and the AI Tradeoff
John Santore
Director of Cyber Acceleration for Constellation GovCloud and a FedRAMP expert with extensive experience in cloud security.
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Episode: Will FedRAMP 20x Repeat SOC 2’s Mistakes?
Richa Kahl
CEO and founder of Compliance
Compliance with a Y
Episode: Why the "Why" Matters in GRC
Pete Strouse
Cybersecurity talent advisor and founder of a recruiting organization.
Talent Gap Fireside Chat
Episode: What It Really Takes to Get Hired in GRC
Rob Wood
Founder and CEO of Sidekick Security, with a long-standing history in cybersecurity roles including CISO and application security expertise.
Sidekick Security
Episode: Going Beyond Compliance: The Intersection of Security and Risk Management
Jeff Cook
Principal at Fortrium and veteran in compliance
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Episode: Oversight Over Auditors and Peer Reviews
Stanley Krochik
GRC professional with extensive experience in security and compliance, currently working at Handshake in the EDU tech space.
Handshake
Episode: Third-Party Risk Management: When to Accept or Reject Vendor Documentation

Hosts

Elliot Volkman
Producer, with a focus on elevating conversations around governance, risk, and compliance, bringing experience from previous roles in similar fields.
Troy Fine
Co-host focused on delivering insights into GRC topics and trends while engaging with industry experts.

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    Great conversations about what is really happening in the world of compliance. Keep them coming!

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Great conversations about what is really happening in the world of compliance. Keep them coming!

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SOC 2, Vibes, and the Audit Arms Race
Q: Do you still require all your vendors, SaaS vendors to have a SOC 2?
Yes, we still require all vendors to have a SOC 2 to ensure a minimum standard of security.
SOC 2, Vibes, and the Audit Arms Race
Q: How do you feel about auditors?
There's a difference between the mentality between an auditing firm and the actual team that does the work; the quality can vary significantly.
Clean Reports, Flawed Systems, and the Future of GRC
Q: What's the one piece of advice you'd give to someone trying to transition into GRC from a technical background?
Focus on honing your soft skills, networking, and being persistent in reaching out to others in the field.
Will FedRAMP 20x Repeat SOC 2’s Mistakes?
Q: If you are a Cloud Service Provider planning to go through FedRAMP right now, what would you suggest?
I would recommend fostering relationships with potential agency customers or those in the government-adjacent market to ensure tangible interest before pursuing FedRAMP compliance.
From Engineering to GRC: A first-hand account of the GRC talent gap
Q: Do you think automation platforms will replace GRC professionals?
No, automation can enhance efficiency but cannot replace the essential human elements in GRC roles, especially in auditing.

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