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GRC & MeGRC & MeMore Than Just a GRC Platform: What Customer Success Looks Like to UsIn this episode, host Meghan Maneval is joined by LogicGate’s Chief Customer Officer, Jen Renna, to discuss the evolution of customer success at LogicGate. They dive into what success looks like from both a customer and internal perspective, and why people are at the heart of it all. The discussion also covers key considerations when selecting a GRC platform, what customers can expect from LogicGate moving forward, proving that GRC is not a cost center with value realization, and how the company drives value internally to foster success.2024-12-1917 minGRC & MeGRC & MeOptimizing Risk: GRC Is No Longer a Cost Center – It’s a Business EnablerOptimizing Risk: GRC is no longer a cost center - it’s a business enablerGuests: LogicGate CEO, Matt Kunkel and CISO, Nick KathmannHistorically GRC was viewed as one line in a budget sheet, but that is rapidly changing. GRC practitioners are elevating their programs with tools and technologies that aggregate data and story-tell situational risk, security, compliance changes and more so businesses can make risk-based decisions to move the needle forward. Matt Kunkel and Nick Kathmann will share why good security pays for itself, the role GRC plays in the bo...2024-07-2439 minBrand Stories PodcastsBrand Stories PodcastsNavigating the Future of AI Governance with LogicGate | A Brand Story Conversation From RSA Conference 2024 | A LogicGate Story with Matt Kunkel and Nick Kathmann | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco CiappelliThe RSA Conference in San Francisco is renowned for being a hub of cutting-edge discussions around everything related to cybersecurity, and this year, one of the spotlight was on and AI governance. In this conversation featuring industry experts from LogicGate, the focus was on unraveling the challenges organizations face in adapting to the rapidly evolving landscape of AI implementation.Unveiling the ExpertsModerated by Sean Martin, the discussion kicked off with a warm welcome to the LogicGate team, setting the stage for a deep dive into the complexity of AI governance. Matt Kunkel, the CEO...2024-05-0820 minRedefining CyberSecurityRedefining CyberSecurityNavigating the Future of AI Governance with LogicGate | A Brand Story Conversation From RSA Conference 2024 | A LogicGate Story with Matt Kunkel and Nick Kathmann | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco CiappelliThe RSA Conference in San Francisco is renowned for being a hub of cutting-edge discussions around everything related to cybersecurity, and this year, one of the spotlight was on and AI governance. In this conversation featuring industry experts from LogicGate, the focus was on unraveling the challenges organizations face in adapting to the rapidly evolving landscape of AI implementation.Unveiling the ExpertsModerated by Sean Martin, the discussion kicked off with a warm welcome to the LogicGate team, setting the stage for a deep dive into the complexity of AI governance. Matt Kunkel, the CEO...2024-05-0820 minOn Location With Sean Martin And Marco CiappelliOn Location With Sean Martin And Marco CiappelliNavigating the Future of AI Governance with LogicGate | A Brand Story Conversation From RSA Conference 2024 | A LogicGate Story with Matt Kunkel and Nick Kathmann | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco CiappelliThe RSA Conference in San Francisco is renowned for being a hub of cutting-edge discussions around everything related to cybersecurity, and this year, one of the spotlight was on and AI governance. In this conversation featuring industry experts from LogicGate, the focus was on unraveling the challenges organizations face in adapting to the rapidly evolving landscape of AI implementation.Unveiling the ExpertsModerated by Sean Martin, the discussion kicked off with a warm welcome to the LogicGate team, setting the stage for a deep dive into the complexity of AI governance. Matt Kunkel, the CEO...2024-05-0820 minITSPmagazine PodcastsITSPmagazine PodcastsNavigating the Future of AI Governance with LogicGate | A Brand Story Conversation From RSA Conference 2024 | A LogicGate Story with Matt Kunkel and Nick Kathmann | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco CiappelliThe RSA Conference in San Francisco is renowned for being a hub of cutting-edge discussions around everything related to cybersecurity, and this year, one of the spotlight was on and AI governance. In this conversation featuring industry experts from LogicGate, the focus was on unraveling the challenges organizations face in adapting to the rapidly evolving landscape of AI implementation.Unveiling the ExpertsModerated by Sean Martin, the discussion kicked off with a warm welcome to the LogicGate team, setting the stage for a deep dive into the complexity of AI governance. Matt Kunkel, the CEO...2024-05-0820 minGRC & MeGRC & MeShifting Gears To Quantify Risk with Netflix’s Tony Martin-VegueSwitching from traditional risk analysis methods like ordinal lists or red-yellow-and-green charts to more modern approaches like risk quantification requires a paradigm shift in how you think about measuring risk, but the increased accuracy, specificity, and reliability you’ll gain by doing so pays dividends.On this episode of GRC & Me, Netflix’s Tony Martin-Vegue join LogicGate’s Chris Clarke to explore the best ways to navigate this transition, how to learn and leverage popular risk quantification frameworks like Open FAIR, and why you shouldn’t completely throw your colored charts out the window just yet.2023-11-081h 07GRC & MeGRC & MePlease Hack Me: Hacking Companies for GoodThey say it takes a thief to catch a thief, so why not a hacker to catch a hacker? That was the premise behind Ted Harrington’s Independent Security Evaluators, a company dedicated to poking holes into other companies’ cyber defenses — for the right reasons, of course. On this episode of GRC & Me, Ted takes LogicGate’s Chris Clarke on a journey down the benevolent hacker’s rabbit hole, where they discuss:The difference between white box and black box testing (and which is better.)Why carrying these exercises out can build trust and become a competitive...2023-10-181h 11GRC & MeGRC & MeRockets, Radios, and Risk: How NASA Manages Uncertainty in OrbitFew careers involve managing as much risk as one where you’re responsible for launching humans riding gigantic rockets into outer space. That’s exactly what Barrios Technology Chief Strategy Officer Ginger Kerrick did during her three-decade career working for NASA.On this episode of GRC & Me, Ginger joins LogicGate’s Chris Clarke to discuss methods for developing methodical, standardized thought processes for risk decision-making in high-stakes scenarios, how NASA employees are trained to separate logic from emotion, how disasters can inform future mitigation planning, and why the most important part of managing risk is having the right...2023-10-041h 01GRC & MeGRC & MeManaging Risk on the Frontlines of the Financial SectorOne of the most high-profile risk events of the last year was the swift collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and other regional banks amid spiking interest rates. Part of the problem? The lack of a complete, comprehensive view of the risks these banks were facing — in particular, liquidity risk.Allstate Canada's Chief Risk Officer Jason Wang has spent his career assessing and analyzing risk in the financial services space, dedicated to anticipating and mitigating risks just like the one that sank SVB. On this episode of GRC & Me, Jason joins LogicGate’s Chris Clarke to discuss the impo...2023-09-201h 03GRC & MeGRC & MeStaying in the Fed’s Favor: Navigating Government Contracts with Intel Federal’s John GriffinWhen doing business with the federal government and its myriad agencies, organizations are bound to run into plenty of mandates, regulations, and other requirements. Navigating them all can cause a headache for even the most detail-oriented compliance managers.On this episode of GRC & Me, Chris Clarke is joined by Intel Federal’s Compliance Program Manager, John Griffin. Griffin draws on his decades of experience in federal contracting and working with government agencies at companies like Honeywell and Boeing to explore methods for better managing product development and performing diligence on third-party vendor relationships while operating under strict and stringent go...2023-08-2259 minGRC & MeGRC & MeBuilding Robust Risk Cultures Through Collaborative Cyber Risk ManagementOftentimes, cyber risk teams are viewed as reactive “audit police,” swooping into projects to flag risks and forcing changes at key points. This approach can generate a resentful — even toxic — risk culture. There’s a better way to build healthier risk cultures: Taking a more collaborative, embedded approach to cyber risk management by positioning cyber risk leaders as advisors and partners, working side-by-side with project teams from the start.On this episode of GRC & Me, Chris Clarke is joined by Cyberpink’s Founder & Owner, Praj Prayag-Deb, to discuss how to shift your organization’s risk culture toward this new appro...2023-08-0856 minGRC & MeGRC & MeBuilding Robust Risk Cultures Through Collaborative Cyber Risk ManagementOftentimes, cyber risk teams are viewed as reactive “audit police,” swooping into projects to flag risks and forcing changes at key points. This approach can generate a resentful — even toxic — risk culture. There’s a better way to build healthier risk cultures: Taking a more collaborative, embedded approach to cyber risk management by positioning cyber risk leaders as advisors and partners, working side-by-side with project teams from the start.On this episode of GRC & Me, Chris Clarke is joined by GEICO’s Praj Prayag-Deb, Head of Cybersecurity Risk to discuss how to shift your organization’s risk culture toward...2023-08-0356 minGRC & MeGRC & MeUsing Cyber Risk Quantification to Make the Right Risk DecisionsCybersecurity programs involve lots of moving parts, and they only grow more complex over time as technology becomes more advanced and cyber threats become more numerous and sophisticated. Cyber risk quantification can be a crucial tool for keeping up with shifting cybersecurity landscapes.On this episode of GRC & Me, Chris Clarke is joined by Protiviti’s Daniel Stone, Director, and Tim Kelly, Associate Director, to discuss how cyber risk quantification can lead to better risk decision-making, how to beat analysis paralysis when you’ve got reams of risk data in front of you, and the best ways to use risk...2023-07-2658 minGRC & MeGRC & MePreparing for DORA, NIS2, and the new European push for cybersecurityWith information and cybersecurity incidents growing in frequency and severity, regulators in the European Union are hard at work devising new rules designed to incentivize organizations to harden their cyber defenses.On this episode of GRC & Me, Megan Brown sits down with Wizz Air’s Andras Szabolcs, Cyber Risk Expert, and Peter Szigetvari, Operational Risk Expert, to break down the similarities and differences between two of these new European Union regulations — the Digital Operational Resilience Act, or DORA, and Network and Information Security Directive 2, or NIS2 — how they could affect nearly every company despite their official scope, and ho...2023-06-2834 minGRC & MeGRC & MeThe Risks and Rewards of AI in Business AutomationIn just a few months, artificial intelligence went from a fringe technology to full-speed ahead with the public release of ChatGPT. This fascinating technology has the potential to revolutionize how we automate our businesses, but there are numerous reasons to give pause before integrating it into your organization’s operations. On this episode of GRC & Me, Dorian Cougias, Co-Founder and CEO of United Compliance Framework and Chris Clarke sit down to discuss the risks and rewards of embracing AI-driven automation, corpora management, data ownership, and the necessity of double-checking everything generative AI spits out.2023-05-311h 10GRC & MeGRC & MePositioning GRC as an Enabler with Integrated DataOn this episode of GRC & Me, Andy Ruse and Mike Curl, former Regulatory Data Manager at Honeywell, discuss the benefits of building dashboards from the bottom up, how to get organizational buy- in when it comes to change management, and Mike's unique culinary approach to executive reporting.2023-02-0214 minGRC & MeGRC & MeBreaking Down Organizational Silos With a Common Risk LanguageGetting everyone on the same page about the risks your organization is facing is a crucial part of effectively managing organizational risk. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the hardest parts about effectively managing risk. On this episode of GRC & Me, Dimitrios Stergiou, Director of Information Security at Wayflyer, explains how risk quantification and proper use of standard frameworks can help you build a common language for understanding risk across your organization, break down organizational silos, and get buy-in for your programs.2023-01-1923 minGRC & MeGRC & MeThe Five Layers of a Mature GRC ProgramOn this episode of GRC & Me, Andy Ruse, LogicGate’s President of Field Operations, sits down with Cooley’s Mike Santos, Director of Security and Information Governance, to discuss his five-layer maturity model for building effective GRC programs, the different things a risk practitioner has to consider in decision making, and his own recommendations for maturing any risk program.2023-01-0425 minGRC & MeGRC & MeMeasurement as a Foundation for Communicating RiskProperly measuring risk is the most important ingredient in effectively communicating risk, and communicating risk leads to a richer risk culture at your organization. On this episode of GRC & Me, we sat down with OKTA’s Anthony Riley to hear his best practices for measuring and communicating risk.2022-12-2109 minGRC & MeGRC & MeBuilding the Business Case for Getting the Right GRC TechnologyThis episode takes a deep dive into creating a business case for investing in GRC technology by proving its cost-saving impact. LogicGate CEO Matt Kunkel spoke with Michael Rasmussen, a renowned GRC expert, to discuss the past, present, and future of GRC spending. Listen to discover how to build a business case for upgrading to the latest and greatest in GRC.2022-12-0722 minGRC & MeGRC & MeThe Risks We Cannot SeeOn this episode of GRC & Me, we explore business resilience and the differences between proactive, reactive, and preemptive approaches to crisis management with Howard Mannella, Senior Staff of Global Business Continuity and Security at Udemy. We learn how Howard stays ahead of risks by focusing on their impact and how organizations of all sizes can evolve their GRC programs. Listen to the full episode for valuable insights any business can use to stay resilient.2022-11-2309 minGRC & MeGRC & MeHow to Build a Risk PracticeThis episode tackles the essential topic of how to build and mature a risk program aligned with business objectives. Andy Ruse, LogicGate’s president of field operations, recently caught up with James Bundy, practice director at cybersecurity consulting firm Optiv, to explore how businesses across all industries can create a holistic GRC program that contributes to real business growth. How can compliance requirements become business enablers? Listen to find out.2022-11-0916 minOpen, Honest, and Direct: Stories from Powerful Leaders on What It Takes to Unlock Your Team’s PotenOpen, Honest, and Direct: Stories from Powerful Leaders on What It Takes to Unlock Your Team’s PotenCreating career portfolios not paths: Caroline Werner | Chief People Officer, LogicGateIn this episode, Caroline Werner, the Chief People Officer at LogicGate, a fast scaling organization that provides a modern risk management platform for enterprise businesses, discusses the concept of career journeys or portfolios and how they create a common language for top talent in your organization. We dive a mile deep into the benefits, the challenges, and the way a good career journey supports the future growth of your business.2022-10-2626 minRaising The Bar on LeadershipRaising The Bar on LeadershipCreating career portfolios not paths: Caroline Werner | Chief People Officer, LogicGateIn this episode, Caroline Werner, the Chief People Officer at LogicGate, a fast scaling organization that provides a modern risk management platform for enterprise businesses, discusses the concept of career journeys or portfolios and how they create a common language for top talent in your organization. We dive a mile deep into the benefits, the challenges, and the way a good career journey supports the future growth of your business.  2022-10-2626 minGRC & MeGRC & MeEnhancing Your Business Continuity Framework in a Volatile EnvironmentLogicGate’s Megan Phee sat down with Jason Wang, Chief Risk Officer at Synergy Credit Union, to explore the importance of creating or refining business continuity plans in the face of volatility. Business continuity plans help you make critical decisions before you need them. Otherwise, you make those decisions during a business-impacting event when every hour matters. Listen to the full episode to hear Jason’s valuable advice for making enterprise-wide decisions to improve your resilience.2022-10-2617 minGRC & MeGRC & MeGoing Paperless & Improving GRC ProcessesMaking things easier and less paper-bound through digital technology is a top priority for many organizations, especially when it comes to their GRC initiatives. In this episode, LogicGate’s Megan Phee is in London with UAE-based Proxis founder and managing director, Tina Chugani. Join us as Megan and Tina talk about the concept of process digitalization and trends that Tina is seeing within her region. Plus, how technology is helping to make it rain in the desert. Learn more about Proxis at proxis.me2022-07-2719 minGRC & MeGRC & MePrices Are Rising. How to Prepare for Inflation Now & Later.With prices increasing across the board, it is getting harder to avoid inflation's risk and a potential recession. In this episode, LogicGate CEO Host Matt Kunkel sits down with John Hotchkiss, Fairway Independent Mortgage Company's Chief Risk Officer. Join us as Matt and John look at how inflation will affect the risk landscape and how best to prepare.2022-07-1316 minGRC & MeGRC & MeGRC & Chill: Kickstarting Your Risk Management with QuantificationWhen people think of GRC, generally, they tend to categorize it within the framework of financial or regulated sectors. Even the entertainment business needs GRC. In this episode, Megan Phee is joined by Tony Martin-Vegue, Senior Information Security Risk Engineer at Netflix, who shares his risk quantification journey, how to get tactically started, and how risk quantification can provide positive business outcomes.2022-06-2915 minGRC & MeGRC & MeTeaming Up to Solve Third-Party RiskWelcome to a special edition of GRC & Me featuring the audio version of LogicGate's newest eBook on Third-Party Risk Management.This audio eBook reveals:How to effectively manage third-party relationships (hint: it’s not with spreadsheets)Steps to building a robust third-party risk management program that connects ALL the dotsWhy third-party risk management is everyone’s businessHow an interconnected risk program helps you calculate, communicate, mitigate, and report third-party risksReady to get proactive with your Third-Party Risk Management strategy? Visit logicgate.com today!2022-06-2823 minGRC & MeGRC & MeQuick Wins for Your GRC & InfoSec JourneyGreat conversations leave you wanting more and that is exactly what happened when LogicGate's own Megan Phee appeared with James (Jim) Rees on Razorthorn's podcast. So when they both felt like there was more to discuss, we invited Jim to join us on GRC & Me. Jim is Razorthorn's Managing Director and Principal Security Consultant with decades of experience in information security. He has worked with some of the largest and most influential organizations worldwide. In this episode of GRC & Me, Megan and Jim continue their chat on the ever-changing complexities of compliance, how regulatory models ask for consistency, and...2022-06-0128 minGRC & MeGRC & MeGo Big and Go Global! How Global Standards Can Benefit the GRC CommunityAt GRC & Me, we like to go big or go home. In this episode, we do just that and take on the topic of global standards. We brought in the perfect person for the task, Rob Fulcher, Head of Sales for the Americas at CUBE. Rob chats with LogicGate's Director of International Sales, Megan Phee, about why we find ourselves in our current regulatory situation, how and where global standards can help, and how new technology can help or hinder the future state of regulatory standards.2022-05-0415 minSaaS Half FullSaaS Half FullMarketing’s Role in Risk and Compliance with Gina Hortatsos, LogicGateIn this episode of SaaS Half Full, Lindsey Groepper speaks with Gina Hortatsos, CMO at LogicGate, about the importance of the marketing organization taking an active role in risk and compliance. Gina believes the CMO - and other departmental leaders - have equal responsibility for risk and compliance as the infosec or legal team. Listen in as she shares the different components of organizational risk (spoiler alert, it’s not just cyber) that contribute to overall risk management and defining a company’s risk profile. She also provides tips for creating a “risk register” for the marketing org to p...2022-04-2030 minGRC & MeGRC & MeHas the ‘Great Resignation’ Created the ‘Great Reflection’ for Organizations?It seems like everywhere you look there’s a new article about the “Great Resignation” and the challenges with keeping talent. Businesses, regardless of industry, are being impacted. So where do we go from here? In this episode of GRC & Me, LogicGate’s CEO, Matt Kunkel, and new Chief People Officer, Caroline Werner, chat about the reality of the current talent landscape, what they’ve learned from the last few years, and how they’re adjusting their strategies to help adapt.2022-04-2012 minGRC & MeGRC & MeVendor Risk Management Programs DemystifiedOur customers' success means a lot to us at LogicGate. That is why we decided to have no other than Szuyin Leow, VP of Customer Success, as a guest host. Szuyin sits down with one of our rockstar customers, Stephen Crouch from Texas Mutual. Stephen is a risk analyst in the workers' compensation insurance space and at Texas Mutual, he quickly got involved with revamping the vendor risk management program. In this episode, Stephen recounts his GRC journey. He highlights how he has seen vendor risk management evolve, plus other reflections and best practices to build successful vendor risk...2022-04-0626 minGRC & MeGRC & MeNavigating Internal Audit Personalities and ChallengesWe decided it was time for some inner reflection here at GRC & Me. Or, in GRC terms, an Internal Audit. Guest host Heath Anderson, LogicGate's Information Security Leader, does just that as he goes in-house and turns the mic on LogicGate's own Security Compliance Manager, Elizabeth Walker. Elizabeth is a fountain of knowledge for LogicGate and the GRC community. In this episode, Elizabeth defines what internal audit means, her perspective on the players, personalities, and challenges, and some valuable tips from her playbook.2022-03-2319 minThe Audit PodcastThe Audit PodcastEp 90: What gaps could be filled in compliance w/ Elizabeth Walker (LogicGate)This week, Elizabeth Walker, Security Compliance Manager at LogicGate, joins the show. In her episode, Elizabeth shares lessons she has learned transitioning from IBM, her former company, to a startup like LogicGate. She also shares how to set team goals, what gaps could be filled in compliance, and how knowing the characters from the TV show The Office can help with compliance. Be sure to connect with Elizabeth on LinkedIn. And be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. Also, be sure to follow us on our...2022-03-2221 minGRC & MeGRC & MeWhy Your Board Cares About Resiliency and AgilityAt the end of last season, we learned how resilience, agility, and integrity are perfect additions to GRC practices that merit more focus. In this episode, we kick off season five of GRC & Me and continue this discussion by looking deeper into resiliency and agility. To get us there, LogicGate's CEO, Matt Kunkel, speaks with Chris Patteson, The Risk Wrangler, to help us understand what resiliency and agility mean for organizations and their boards.2022-03-0914 minGRC & MeGRC & MeGRC Trends in 2022 (Part 2): Integrity & Environmental Social GovernanceFor centuries philosophers have given us the four cardinal virtues: prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance. For the GRC community at large, there is more than enough room to add to these to cover our unique world and its dealings. At LogicGate, we think that resilience, agility, and integrity are perfect additions.In our season 4 finale of GRC & Me, LogicGate CEO Matt Kunkel and GRC expert Michael Rasmussen covered resilience and agility. In this episode, the two are back to discuss integrity and apply it to the latest GRC trend, ESG or Environmental, Social, and Governance.2022-01-1915 minGRC & MeGRC & MeGRC Trends in 2022 (Part 1): Resilience & AgilityIt's a new year, and that means new resolutions. Move over pushups and pilates; we're kicking off the new year with a two-part podcast meant to get your 2022 off to a great start. If you are looking to have a more resilient and agile GRC program — and to find out how these two intersect with GRC practices and why they matter — then you have come to the right place!In this episode of GRC & Me, Michael Rasmussen and our CEO Matt Kunkel discuss why resiliency is critical for a risk management program. Michael also provides insights into how...2022-01-0515 minGRC & MeGRC & MeWhat "Holistic GRC" Actually Means and Why it MattersHave you ever wondered what exactly holistic GRC is? What does it look like, and do people really mean when they say a “holistic GRC program”?In this episode of GRC & Me, returning guest Dustin Owens, VP of Cyber Risk and Resilience at Kivu Consulting, will break down all the what's, how's, and why's regarding holistic GRC programs and platforms. Dustin also shares some GRC stories about how companies use a holistic GRC approach to achieve business outcomes.2021-12-2219 minGRC & MeGRC & MeHow to Effectively Communicate Risk StoriesHave you ever worried about how you should communicate risks to the board? How much data can they handle?In this episode of GRC & Me, we are joined by Richard Seiersen, who has previously worked for Twilio, GE, and LendingClub as CISO, was a co-founder of Soluble that was acquired by Lacework in 2021, and is currently the Chief Risk Officer at Resilience Insurance. His books include How to Measure Anything in Cybersecurity Risk and The Metrics Manifesto: Confronting Security with Data. Together with Mark Tattersall, VP of Product at LogicGate, we get the skinny on what kind o...2021-12-0825 minGRC & MeGRC & MeTake The Guesswork Out of Your Threat Landscape AssessmentsDo you see cybersecurity troubled waters coming your way but don’t know how to navigate the storm? With a good course charted, a strong and united crew, and a savvy captain you can navigate even the scariest of threat seas.In this GRC & Me episode, we are joined by Adam Gladsden, a third-party risk advisor who heads up the risk advisory practice at SecurityScorecard. Adam guides us as we look at the current cyber threat landscape, the connection to the enterprise's third-party and cyber risks, and how it affects all risk categories. We also discuss how or...2021-11-1711 minGRC & MeGRC & MeReduce Uncertainty Around Risk with QuantificationWhat does a “high” risk mean to you? What does it mean to your colleague? Does your organization have multiple risks marked as “high” but it’s hard to figure out which one to focus on first? If you answered yes to the last question, risk quantification may be the right fit for you. However, risk quantification has proven to be a popular and complex subject. That is why we invited Bob Maley, Chief Security Officer at Black Kite to talk to us about how risk quantification helps risk pros use quantification to make sense of qualitative data and effectivel...2021-11-0318 minBusiness X factorsBusiness X factorsThe More You Know, The Less You Fear with LogicGate CMO, Gina HortatsosThere is a certain level of risk associated with every aspect of life. Some things are riskier than others. Jumping out of a plane puts you in more danger than making yourself some toast in the morning —unless in the unlikely event that you happen to live with a homicidal toaster, right? You can look up all the information on your own about how many people die in skydiving accidents every year versus how many die making toast. But you don’t have to — we’ll give you the answer to that question, but, ultimately, what will that information tell you...2021-10-1423 minGRC & MeGRC & MeThe Secret Sauce for a Successful GRC ImplementationCharlie Meyer is LogicGate’s Implementation Services Manager. In his role, he has served at the helm of countless implementation strategies for GRC solutions. Charlie provides guidance for best practices for implementation and shares real-world examples of how companies have run successful launches with a GRC provider.While Charlie primarily works in the initial implementation process, he advises customers to maintain a relationship with their GRC provider and look for ongoing opportunities for improved services and applications.2021-09-1516 minGRC & MeGRC & MeWhy Everyone At Your Company is a Risk ManagerJason Wang, Chief Risk Officer at Synergy Credit Union, joined the financial institution  to build out and enhance its  enterprise risk management functions, including a disaster recovery and pandemic response framework — all just before the start of the pandemic.Jason’s forethought and preparation positioned Synergy to successfully navigate COVID-19.In this episode of GRC & Me, Jason shares his experiences chairing Synergy’s COVID-19 Committee and discusses how to evaluate new risks that have emerged within your company in the aftermath of the pandemic. Jason also speaks to the importan...2021-08-0428 minAugmentAugmentAlgolia, Dixa, LogicGate,QuotaPath and Contentful raise funds | Limelight Networks acquires Layer0 | A group of SaaS pioneers in India has announced the forming of the Together Fund | Airwallex has launched Capital 49Algolia attains the unicorn tag, raising $150M in Series D from Lone Pine Capital. The round quadrupled its valuation achieved during its Series C in 2019, taking it to $2.25B. The company plans to address the increased demand for its search and recommendation products, continue its product expansion using the fund.Limelight Networks has announced its definitive acquisition agreement with Layer0, to purchase the latter in a cash and stock deal. The acquisition is aimed at making Limelight meaningfully transform into an edge SaaS provider and also driving its revenue, margins and EBITDA.Dixa has raised $105...2021-07-2903 minGRC & MeGRC & MeA Conversation on Risk QuantificationDustin Owens’ extensive background in GRC began with an undergraduate degree in computer information systems. When he realized programming wasn’t his professional calling, he transitioned to the security and cybersecurity space — now, he’s accrued 25 years of experience in the field. After being introduced to risk quantification in 2003 as part of the National Security Agency’s INFOSEC Assessment Methodology, Dustin hasn’t looked back. As LogicGate’s Principal GRC Architect, he focuses heavily on how risk quantification can help obtain consistent risk findings that are accurately defined in monetary terms.In this episode o...2021-06-1614 minGRC & MeGRC & MeThe Results Are In! 2021 Risk Manager InsightsLogicGate’s Chief Marketing Officer Gina Hortatsos joins the podcast to discuss the findings. One of the surprising results is that while the vast majority (91%) acknowledged the importance of GRC programs to their organization, but only 45% of survey respondents said their current programs are extremely effective.2021-06-0212 minGRC & MeGRC & MeResilience Beyond Business Continuity PlanningHow can you best articulate the value of your security program to non-security professionals in your organization? Or even to board members?It starts with asking questions. Five of them, to be exact.Emily Heath, DocuSign’s Chief Trust & Security Officer, covers five questions or pillars to ensure you’re able to confidently speak about your company’s security program.In this episode of GRC & Me, Emily returns to the podcast to discuss her advice for organizations seeking to drive transparency and competence with both their board of directors and customers. Because the pandem...2021-05-1916 minSour & SaaSSour & SaaSSour & SaaS - Season 3 Episode 10 - with CMO at LogicGate, Gina HortatsosIt's time to break down real SaaS marketing problems - with a sour twist. Garrett Mehrguth interviews marketing leaders from around the world while they're challenged to get their words out - puckering with sour candy/food they consume throughout their conversation. Guest: CMO at LogicGate, Gina Hortatsos!2021-05-1333 minGRC & MeGRC & MeWhy Artificial Intelligence is Relevant to Regulatory ComplianceBrian Clark has had a front-row seat to both sides of the regulatory compliance coin: He was a regulator during the post-financial crisis in 2008. Years later, he transitioned to being a chief compliance officer and general counsel.With such varied experience, the president and founder knew exactly what he set out to solve when he founded Ascent in 2015: simplifying the knowledge work required to keep up with regulations and maintain compliance. To help clients build and automate repeatable compliance programs, Ascent employs artificial intelligence (AI) to produce knowledge sets a...2021-05-0515 minGRC & MeGRC & MeAligned and Agile GRCPeter Berger and David Ngu both work for global consulting firm Protiviti in the Netherlands, helping clients figure out how to integrate governance, risk management, and compliance technology into their workplace. In this episode of GRC & Me, Peter and David provide some of their valuable insights about how to incorporate agile GRC technology to make sure it’s actually doing its job to help manage the risks in your company and ensure your business is aligned so successful risk governance can take place and nothing slips through the cracks.We all...2021-04-2124 minGRC & MeGRC & MeExploring Risk Cloud ExchangeJust what is Risk Cloud Exchange (RCX) and what benefits could it offer your organization? These questions are explored on this episode of GRC & Me with LogicGate’s Amrutha Sivakumar and Emily Affinito. 2021-04-0715 minThe CFO PlaybookThe CFO PlaybookLogicGate | With Kevin Jacobson, CFO/COO What exactly is behind the skyward trajectory of a fast-growing software company? Turns out that it’s more than just growth.In this episode of The CFO Playbook, host Rob Norman sits down with Kevin Jacobson, CFO and COO of LogicGate, which develops cloud software solutions for automating governance, risk, and compliance processes. As the first business operations employee hired in the company’s early years, Kevin keeps his eyes not only on LogicGate’s rapid annual growth but also on efficiency and — perhaps most importantly — customer retention.2021-02-2542 minThe Casted PodcastThe Casted PodcastIncorporating Your Podcast Into Your Digital Strategy with LogicGate’s Carolyn ChapinToday’s conversation is with Carolyn Chapin, the Director of Marketing at LogicGate. Carolyn helps create the digital strategy for LogicGate’s podcast, “GRC & Me.” Throughout her career in marketing, Carolyn has been focused on SEO, demand gen, and digital strategy. She believes podcasting is an important part of LogicGate’s strategy and is always looking for ways to incorporate the show into other content streams. On GRC & Me, they share personal stories and highlight human elements to really connect with the audience they are trying to reach. For Carolyn podcasting is an excellent way to build LogicGate’s community and boost aw...2020-12-2222 minIT VisionariesIT VisionariesAnalyzing Risk with LogicGate CPO, Jon SieglerIf you ask most CIOs and CTOs what their biggest concern is, a majority of those leaders might respond with one simple question: How do we manage risk in a way that is effective and cost-efficient? Jon Siegler is the Chief Product Officer at LogicGate, a company that’s working to solve that very question with its platform. In this episode of IT Visionaries, Jon discusses how the platform is revolutionizing the risk-management industry, while putting its  customers at the center of attention. Main Takeaways Experience Matters: When deploying software, the customer experience and user interface has...2020-10-2038 minGRC & MeGRC & MeIs GRC a Subset of Cybersecurity?Is GRC a Subset of Cybersecurity, or is it the other way around? In this episode of GRC & Me, Megan chats with Scott Jordan, Principal and Partner of Agile GRC Solutions. Scott discusses how security and GRC work together, the impact of market disruptors, the concept of “risk transferring,” and being mindful of “security landmines.”2020-10-0700 minGRC & MeGRC & MeIs GRC a Subset of Cybersecurity?After nearly two decades in tech, including stints at the Big Four security firms, Scott Jordan is on his 148th governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) implementation. Now the principal and partner at Agile GRC Solutions, Scott puts it simply on this episode of GRC & Me: “I’ve seen a few things in the market.” Specifically, he’s watched as companies large and small have become more vulnerable to ransomware and other types of cyberattacks. While assessing the damage, he’s spotted a few common mistakes, which he calls “security landmines.” GRC tools like LogicGate are powerful and necessary, but they work best when...2020-10-0717 minGRC & MeGRC & MeAdvantages of Flexible Data Models in GRCLegacy technology’s grasp on GRC processes is slowly loosening. As LogicGate’s Director of Customer Success Szuyin Leow explains, it appears the future is here, thanks to flexible data models.A former cybersecurity consultant, Szuyin now helps LogicGate’s customers leverage the flexible data model that powers the risk cloud platform the company is recognized for.Adaptability is key across any industry, and that’s what this model specializes in, even in a climate with many unknowns.In this episode of GRC & Me with host Megan Phee, Szuyin explains that compared to rigid data mod...2020-09-1616 minGRC & MeGRC & MeAdapt to Change with Flexible Data ModelsLegacy technology’s grasp on GRC processes is slowly loosening. As LogicGate’s Director of Customer Success Szuyin Leow explains, it appears the future is here, thanks to flexible data models. A former cybersecurity consultant, Szuyin now helps LogicGate’s customers leverage the flexible data model that powers the risk cloud platform the company is recognized for. Adaptability is key across any industry, and that’s what this model specializes in, even in a climate with many unknowns. In this episode of GRC & Me with host Megan Phee, Szuyin explains that compared to rigid data models, flexible ones let organizations “slot thing...2020-09-1616 minGRC & MeGRC & MeHow PwC and LogicGate Collaborate to Help CustomersWhen the effects of COVID-19 began to tear across industries, GRC Technology Manager Priyam Shah didn’t hesitate to pivot PwC’s services to support their customers.Because PwC resolves complex GRC issues across various industries, Priyam says its collaboration with LogicGate was natural to support the facilitation of the “return to work” program PwC created as a part of its pandemic response.In this episode of GRC & Me with host Megan Phee, Priyam discusses how the PwC x LogicGate Risk Cloud™️ relationship helped organizations bring their workforce back to the office by providing the necessary controls and...2020-09-0116 minGRC & MeGRC & MeReturn to Work with Confidence (and avoid GRC Pitfalls)When the effects of COVID-19 began to tear across industries, GRC Technology Manager Priyam Shah didn’t hesitate to pivot PwC’s services to support their customers. Because PwC resolves complex GRC issues across various industries, Priyam says its collaboration with LogicGate was natural to support the facilitation of the “return to work” program PwC created as a part of its pandemic response. In this episode of GRC & Me with host Megan Phee, Priyam discusses how the PwC x LogicGate Risk Cloud™️ relationship helped organizations bring their workforce back to the office by providing the necessary controls and processes. She also shares...2020-09-0116 minOpen, Honest, and Direct: Stories from Powerful Leaders on What It Takes to Unlock Your Team’s PotenOpen, Honest, and Direct: Stories from Powerful Leaders on What It Takes to Unlock Your Team’s PotenBuilding a roster of mentors: Matt Kunkel | Co-Founder & CEO, LogicGateIn this episode, Matt Kunkel, the co-founder, and CEO of LogicGate, discusses the importance of mentors and relationships. Matt co-founded LogicGate, a Chicago based SaaS platform which operationalizes regulatory, risk, and compliance programs for organizations, just over 4 years ago and has quickly grown it to 120+ employees and raised $35 million.Matt discusses the critical role mentors played in his growth, his focus as a leader in this time of crisis and what he’s doing to help his team feel more in control and more informed in this time of uncertainty.2020-09-0125 minRaising The Bar on LeadershipRaising The Bar on LeadershipBuilding a roster of mentors: Matt Kunkel | Co-Founder & CEO, LogicGateIn this episode, Matt Kunkel, the co-founder, and CEO of LogicGate, discusses the importance of mentors and relationships. Matt co-founded LogicGate, a Chicago based SaaS platform which operationalizes regulatory, risk, and compliance programs for organizations, just over 4 years ago and has quickly grown it to 120+ employees and raised $35 million. Matt discusses the critical role mentors played in his growth, his focus as a leader in this time of crisis and what he’s doing to help his team feel more in control and more informed in this time of uncertainty. 2020-09-0125 minGRC & MeGRC & MeA Conversation on Risk LanguageAsureti co-founder and Practice Director, Melissa Ryan, has been fascinated with language for as long as she can remember — and she has the spelling bee record to prove it.Since she’s worked with people across business operations, the multi-faceted data protection expert has seen firsthand how a common language can bridge gaps between departments, allowing for truly valuable and meaningful conversations.That technical jargon flying across your teams? It actually pulls your organization further apart.Melissa uses a risk rating matrix, for example, to better facilitate communications with clients. These tools — or points of reference like taxono...2020-08-1815 minGRC & MeGRC & MeA Conversation on Risk LanguageAsureti co-founder and Practice Director, Melissa Ryan, has been fascinated with language for as long as she can remember — and she has the spelling bee record to prove it. Since she’s worked with people across business operations, the multi-faceted data protection expert has seen firsthand how a common language can bridge gaps between departments, allowing for truly valuable and meaningful conversations. That technical jargon flying across your teams? It actually pulls your organization further apart. Melissa uses a risk rating matrix, for example, to better facilitate communications with clients. These tools — or points of reference like taxonomies — contribute immeasurable value wh...2020-08-1815 minGRC & MeGRC & MeAgility 2020 HighlightsIn the age of COVID-19, virtual conferences reign supreme — without the handshaking, warm hugs and mingling breaks, are they as compelling and worthwhile to attend? When the content is as relevant and valuable as it was at Agility 2020, LogicGate’s first-ever virtual user conference, the answer is an easy yes. Couldn’t make it? Tune in to this special episode of GRC & Me with host Megan Phee for highlights from the engaging conference that featured a line-up of notable hosts, including LogicGate’s all-star leadership team: CEO Matt Kunkel, VP of Product Management Mark Tattersall and CFO Kevin Jacobson. Through riveting...2020-07-2812 minGRC & MeGRC & MeAgility 2020 HighlightsIn the age of COVID-19, virtual conferences reign supreme — without the handshaking, warm hugs and mingling breaks, are they as compelling and worthwhile to attend?When the content is as relevant and valuable as it was at Agility 2020, LogicGate’s first-ever virtual user conference, the answer is an easy yes.Couldn’t make it? Tune in to this special episode of GRC & Me with host Megan Phee for highlights from the engaging conference that featured a line-up of notable hosts, including LogicGate’s all-star leadership team: CEO Matt Kunkel, VP of Product Management Mark Tattersall and CFO Kevi...2020-07-2812 minGRC & MeGRC & MeTransformative Risk ManagementDavid Ponder, a partner at Cential, has used COVID-19 to teach his five-year-old daughter about the interconnectedness of the world: “To change the world, you've got to start with yourself first and your closest circle second,” he advises.This lesson parallels the interconnectivity of risk management ecosystems — organizations should never stop reevaluating the principles that determine their actions.Why? Because risk management is no longer done by standalone entities. Like herd immunity, transformative risk management introduces the idea that if one organization in the risk ecosystem is weak (or strong!), everyone else is, too. One band; one so...2020-07-0719 minGRC & MeGRC & MeTransformative Risk ManagementDavid Ponder, a partner at Cential, has used COVID-19 to teach his five-year-old daughter about the interconnectedness of the world: “To change the world, you've got to start with yourself first and your closest circle second,” he advises. This lesson parallels the interconnectivity of risk management ecosystems — organizations should never stop reevaluating the principles that determine their actions. Why? Because risk management is no longer done by standalone entities. Like herd immunity, transformative risk management introduces the idea that if one organization in the risk ecosystem is weak (or strong!), everyone else is, too. One band; one sound. Enter Jannie Wentze...2020-07-0719 minGRC & MeGRC & MeWhat is The Risk Cloud™?What do you get when you cross innovation and pioneering? CEO Matt Kunkel and Chief Product Officer Jon Siegler — AKA two of the three founders of LogicGate.Historically, the old-school GRC software space aimed to operationalize regulatory risk and compliance and security programs in two ways: 1) Using technology platforms with rigid data models and 2) Using point solutions — that don’t integrate well with other applications — to solve specific use cases, third-party risk and more.In Matt and Jon’s opinion, that’s why The Risk Cloud™ represents a departure from what we know about GRC.In this e...2020-06-1816 minGRC & MeGRC & MeWhat is The Risk Cloud™?What do you get when you cross innovation and pioneering? CEO Matt Kunkel and Chief Product Officer Jon Siegler — AKA two of the three founders of LogicGate. Historically, the old-school GRC software space aimed to operationalize regulatory risk and compliance and security programs in two ways: 1) Using technology platforms with rigid data models and 2) Using point solutions — that don’t integrate well with other applications — to solve specific use cases, third-party risk and more. In Matt and Jon’s opinion, that’s why The Risk Cloud™ represents a departure from what we know about GRC. In this episode of GRC & Me, tune in to...2020-06-1816 minGRC & MeGRC & MeHow LogicGate Uses The LogicGate Risk CloudA simple question — “why?” — jumpstarted Heath Anderson’s journey with governance, risk and compliance (GRC).Today, he’s LogicGate’s Information Security Manager. Before that, he worked with development teams in the United States Air Force designing tests to ensure compliance, and the rest is security — err, history.For his first-ever podcast appearance, Heath joined an episode of GRC & Me to discuss how The LogicGate Risk Cloud adds value to the company as well as how he uses it to push security frameworks forward.The LogicGate Risk Cloud is essential for Heath, and not just because he...2020-06-0916 minGRC & MeGRC & MeHow LogicGate Uses The LogicGate Risk CloudA simple question — “why?” — jumpstarted Heath Anderson’s journey with governance, risk and compliance (GRC). Today, he’s LogicGate’s Information Security Manager. Before that, he worked with development teams in the United States Air Force designing tests to ensure compliance, and the rest is security — err, history. For his first-ever podcast appearance, Heath joined an episode of GRC & Me to discuss how The LogicGate Risk Cloud adds value to the company as well as how he uses it to push security frameworks forward. The LogicGate Risk Cloud is essential for Heath, and not just because he was able to adjust his progr...2020-06-0916 minGRC & MeGRC & MeCyber Risk as a Business RiskIn the Season 2 premiere of GRC & Me, Megan is talking to John Mumford, Chief Risk Officer at Fellsway Group, a Boston-based consulting firm.Listen in as John discusses why GRC professionals today are hungry for a new way of thinking about risk compliance, how to tackle cyber risk as a business risk, and his passion for risk-taking - not just in business but on the ice rink, too.2020-05-2716 minGRC & MeGRC & MeCyber Risk as a Business RiskIn the Season 2 premiere of GRC & Me, Megan is talking to John Mumford, Chief Risk Officer at Fellsway Group, a Boston-based consulting firm. Listen in as John discusses why GRC professionals today are hungry for a new way of thinking about risk compliance, how to tackle cyber risk as a business risk, and his passion for risk-taking - not just in business but on the ice rink, too.2020-05-2716 minGRC & MeGRC & MeHow Does a Risk Management Company Handle the COVID-19 Pandemic?In this special episode of GRC & Me, Megan sits down with LogicGate CEO Matt Kunkel and CMO Gina Hortatsos to discuss how a risk management company is handling the COVID-19 pandemic. Matt and Gina walk us through their reactions when the news broke about the pandemic, the free Business Continuity Plan offer for LogicGate customers, and the challenges of leading a company during the statewide shelter-in-place order.2020-04-1324 minGRC & MeGRC & MeHow Does a Risk Management Company Handle the COVID-19 Pandemic?In this special episode of GRC & Me, Megan sits down with LogicGate CEO Matt Kunkel and CMO Gina Hortatsos to discuss how a risk management company is handling the COVID-19 pandemic. Matt and Gina walk us through their reactions when the news broke about the pandemic, the free Business Continuity Plan offer for LogicGate customers, and the challenges of leading a company during the statewide shelter-in-place order.2020-04-1324 minWhat\'s Ethical with Beth HaddockWhat's Ethical with Beth HaddockEpisode 18 - Managing Through the Pandemic (with Matt Kunkel CEO of LogicGate)Beth interviews a RegTech thought leader, Mark Kunkel CEO of LogicGate, about how to effectively manage your compliance program using tech, rethinking ROI and becoming a trust broker during the coronavirus pandemic and beyond.2020-03-2918 minThe Scott ShowThe Scott ShowLogicGate: the drag and drop software will make you feel like a governance, risk & compliance wizardGovernance, risk and compliance (GRC) software is deeply unsexy, extremely important and mostly unexplored — until now, thanks to LogicGate. Matt Kunkel, co-founder and CEO of LogicGate, understands GRC has a dreary reputation — and he’s happy to be part of the team working to make it easy. He and his co-founders designed a platform enabling companies to put together their own GRC program using drag and drop.2020-02-2735 minCFO THOUGHT LEADERCFO THOUGHT LEADER567: When Growth & Risk are Synonymous | Kevin Jacobson, CFO, LogicGateStep inside CFO Kevin Jacobson’s office at LogicGate, and there’s little question that you’ll think you’ve entered a realm where growth and risk are often two sides of the same coin. In fact, LogicGate’s fast path to achieving “product market fit” was no doubt shortened by early customers who today wield a similar growth/risk mind-set. Four-year-old LogicGate, a provider of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) software, now expects its workforce to expand to 170 employees before 2021. Says Jacobson: “I tell our team that going forward, we are going to be breaking r...2020-01-2937 minCFO THOUGHT LEADERCFO THOUGHT LEADER567: When Growth & Risk are Synonymous | Kevin Jacobson, CFO, LogicGateStep inside CFO Kevin Jacobson’s office at LogicGate, and there’s little question that you’ll think you’ve entered a realm where growth and risk are often two sides of the same coin. In fact, LogicGate’s fast path to achieving “product market fit” was no doubt shortened by early customers who today wield a similar growth/risk mind-set. Four-year-old LogicGate, a provider of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) software, now expects its workforce to expand to 170 employees before 2021. Says Jacobson: “I tell our team that going forward, we are going...2020-01-2936 minGRC & MeGRC & MeThe GRC World Needs An Overhaul | Emily HeathTop 3 Quotes“Trust really is ‘security, compliance, and privacy’—it's the three-legged stool.”“The ‘compliance’ is a byproduct [of risk], ‘governance’ is the way you operate, but how you truly define ‘risk’ is where the focus is.”“Sensitive data being pushed around an organization through e-mails and spreadsheets—that kind of model is not sustainable.”Show Highlights[01:43] From a detective in England to Chief Trust & Security Officer at DocuSign[03:17] Duties and responsibilities of a Chief Trust Officer[04:26] Evolution of GRC[05:26] Exciting trends in GRC[06:42] “Duct tape and bubble gum” concept is alarming[07:30] What compelled...2019-12-0412 minGRC & MeGRC & MeThe Value of SaaS in GRC | Karry KleemanTop 3 QuotesThere's a number of players providing solutions, but only a small number of true winners that will emerge to set this new standard for usability and effectiveness combined with affordability.Risk and compliance needs change so fast that the technology has to be flexible enough to keep up.The market is wide open for a company to set the pace for the rest of the pack and for the industry.Show Highlights[01:26] Karry's humble start[03:44] What lead Karry to the GRC space[04:50] The emergence of SaaS as a business model and...2019-11-2010 minGRC & MeGRC & MePursuing Sustainable and Continually Improving Programs | Jack TanselleTop 3 QuotesRisk assessment is not the same thing as conducting an assessment of your compliance program.The risk assessment is not designed to be an audit of every activity your company is doing; it’s designed to scan across the breadth of what your company is doingThe skill-set needs are changing.Show Highlights[01:41] Jack shares what led him to risk and compliance as a career path.[03:51] How Jack crossed paths with LogicGate founders.[04:34] Jack explains what is RAMP and how it benefits clients today.[06:19] How companies can adopt continuous improvement within th...2019-11-0617 minGRC & MeGRC & MeThe Journey of Cyber Security | Dominic VogelTop 3 Quotes“I'm a firm believer that cyber security is very much a journey.”“Do the basics and do them well—that's a strong foundation.”“Doing security from a sustainable point of view is trying to develop the right people, the right processes and technologies, which would allow for cyber resilience against whatever the threat landscape might be.”Show Highlights[01:12] How Dominic got into his current position[02:35] The answer to Megan's million dollar question[03:16] Dominic shares his favorite story[04:32] How small businesses can develop cyber security while staying in budget[05:34] Megan agrees that CI...2019-10-2313 minGRC & MeGRC & MeThe Blessing of CCPA | Rafael MoscatelTop 3 Quotes“The more that you can show your customers that you're being a good steward with their data, the more they're likely to trust you. And from a reputational standpoint and a branding standpoint, that's always one of the best benefits and one of the reasons that consumers will choose one product or service over the other.”“And I think if you look carefully, the CCPA is quite a blessing. It helps reduce expenses and monetize the information life cycle because you have a better understanding of what's under the hood in your company.”“...you know there's not one si...2019-10-0926 minGRC & MeGRC & MeCybersecurity as a Positive Business Driver | Bryan GrafTop 3 Quotes“Ultimately, you wouldn't go through any of these assessments unless it's driving business.”“You don't want to be more secure just so you can be more secure, it's got to be a part of your overall business plan.”“You have to start looking at this as a positive business driver instead of something that is just a line item that costs money at the end of the year.”Show Highlights[01:15] How Bryan got to where he is now[01:54] SAS 70 Solutions was born[03:18] Bryan starts with Abacode[04:21] The trend Bryan is witnessing i...2019-09-2519 minGRC & MeGRC & MeWhat To Know About CCPA | Donata KalnenaiteTop 3 TakeawaysTransparency is very important to consumers right now. You want to make sure that you're clear about what's happening to personal information.Have a full and complete understanding of who you share information with.You don't want to be held liable for a vendor who misused data.Show Highlights[00:50] Sharing Donata’s background[02:12] The nitty-gritty of regulations[03:30] The CCPA Bill exodus[05:49] Who does the CCPA Bill apply to?[06:50] How does the CCPA affect consumers today?[07:45] The fundamental differences between CCPA and GDPR[10:40] CCPA penalty provisions[11:52] Top three tactical tips to ensure compliance[15:34] Will there be...2019-09-1226 minGRC & MeGRC & MeThe Concept of Defensibility | Neil WatkinsTop 3 Takeaways Defensibility is the ultimate concept that everybody drives to—whether they say it out loud or not. In the security landscape we see today, there are many opportunities for improvement. Even when I employ all of my resources, even when I put my best foot forward out there, failures can occur in my ability to protect data. Show Highlights [00:47] Neil introduces Asureti. [01:23] What is SRCP? [02:45] Do organizations have solid strategy around GRC principles today? [04:50] The functions that need to be in place. [07:36] The concept of "Good enough can be the co...2019-08-2814 minGRC & MeGRC & MeIntroducing Megan PheeShow Highlights: [00:22] A new taste of the podcast [00:26] Meet your new host [00:55] What to expect moving forward Resources: Connect with Megan on LinkedIn Connect with Megan on Twitter Connect with Megan on LogicGate2019-08-1401 minGRC & MeGRC & MeThe Most Controversial Risk Thought Leader | Alexei SidorenkoTop 3 Quotes Risk Management is not really a profession. It's a competency that should be part of most degrees, if not all the degrees, at universities. Most organizations have been disillusioned with the astrology version of risk management. Sometimes, even a little quantification improves the quality of decision-making significantly. Show Highlights [01:17] Alex shares what the Risk Academy provides [03:02] How Alex got into risk [05:13] Alex's "controversial" blog [08:04] Methodologies, strategies, importance [13:52] What forces Alex to be controversial [16:16] Brilliant idea of dumbing it down [17:42] Approaching risk quantification [20:37] The real question is, how...2019-07-3135 minGRC & MeGRC & MeRisk and Compliance In Finance | Terri SandsTop 3 Takeaways It's tough to keep up without good technology The transparency between parties is tough with financial institutions A single point of failure can also be a single point of fraud Show Highlights: [02:50] Challenges that the smaller financial institutions have in their risk management programs [07:13] The significant irony in financial institutions [09:01] What Terri brings to the table [10:50] Creating a culture of risk-awareness [12:24] Reactive planning versus strategy planning [14:25] The shift Terri has seen [15:32] The unfortunate indicator [16:45] Terri's opinion on banks reducing their operational costs [19:43] One of the areas...2019-07-1731 minGRC & MeGRC & MeStarting LogicGate | Matt KunkelTop 3 Takeaways: There's a big need in the marketplace for a technology that’s flexible and dynamic, yet easy to use from an end-business-user perspective. “I took an educated bet that the market was right for a disruptive perspective.” “Everyone is somewhere between ought-to-buy and needs-to-buy a GRC platform.” Show Highlights: [01:08] How the committee got started. [2:53] Matt's handling of projects related to the Lehman Brothers’ fallout and the Madoff scandal [3:11] Starting a custom app dev group at Navigant Consulting [3:41] How he helped JPMorgan Chase’s mortgage bank get out of consent order with OCC [4:1...2019-07-0319 minGRC & MeGRC & MeAll Things Implementation | Szuyin LeowTop 3 Takeaways: Focus on critical items first and make sure you have people and processes in place beforehand. If technology is flexible, you can continue to scale and grow and change your processes over time. Start simple, drive value in one place, and then build that over time. Show Highlights [1:35] Szuyin’s consulting background and why she got certed [2:33] Finding out about LogicGate [03:34] The common challenges getting started [4:46] The number one thing Szuyin recommends [6:23] Keep it simple and less is more [7:58] What holds small and mid-sized companies in a status qu...2019-06-1924 minGRC & MeGRC & MeThe Father of GRC | Michael RasmussenTop 3 Takeaways It’s important to first establish what your company is trying to accomplish with its GRC program. Frameworks are like the human body; you've got multiple systems involved. All those come together to help form a GRC program. In light of data breaches, consumers are picking up on privacy. They're demanding better practices with their personal data. Show Highlights [01:09] How Michael got involved in GRC [02:35] What frustrates Michael [04:39] The GRC moves, changes, and challenges [06:32] Why organizations need strategy around GRC [09:17] Deciding what framework is the best fit [13:37] The trends Mi...2019-05-2225 minGRC & MeGRC & MeKey Benefits of Flexible Data Model | Matt KunkelTop 3 Takeaways A data model is the underlying architecture that underpins any GRC program. We live in a world that is constantly moving, changing, and evolving. That’s why flexibility in business systems is key. Flexibility means being able to put a program in place on day one, without a final vision of where it’s going—it can change and adapt to changing requirements along the way. Show Highlights [01:07] Matt’s background [03:50] Why data models are important to an effective GRC program [05:10] The problems with a traditional data model [07:55] How a flexible data mod...2019-05-2217 minGRC & MeGRC & MeWelcome To GRC & MeJust like the billion-dollar GRC industry it covers, GRC & Me helps companies achieve their revenue goals while managing risk and compliance issues with integrity. This podcast is perfect for you if: You’re in a role concerned with corporate governance, risk management, or compliance (GRC) You want to protect your company and your brand You simply love GRC like Kelley does! Tune in every month to learn from GRC experts and thought leaders, catch up on industry-shaping news, and better understand the decisions that drive results in your company. Connect with Kelley on Li...2019-05-2202 min