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Security & GRC DecodedWhy Security And GRC Teams Must Act Like Service Teams ft Jiphun Satapathy from MedalliaJiphun Satapathy has built and scaled security organizations at AWS, Snowflake, and now Medallia. In this episode, he joins our host Raj to explore the evolving role of CISOs as strategic business leaders. They discuss the importance of treating security as a service organization, how to handle vendor noise, and why insider risk is often overlooked. You’ll hear practical advice for security and GRC leaders working in AI-first, high-growth environments—and how...2025-07-241h 14Security & GRC DecodedPreetam Joshi Breaks Down ML, LLMs, AI Agents, and Governance ChallengesHow do you make sense of security, governance, and risk in an age of black-box AI? This week, Raj is joined by Preetam Joshi, founder of Aimon Labs and machine learning veteran with experience at DRDO, Yahoo, Netflix, and Thumbtack. Together, they break down the technical evolution behind large language models (LLMs), explore the real challenges of explainability, and discuss why GRC teams must rethink risk in the age of autonomous reasoning systems.Preetam brings a rare mix of hands-on ML expertise and...2025-07-1058 minSecurity & GRC DecodedRGC, Not GRC: Why Risk Comes First ft Ricky WaldronWhat if compliance wasn't just about passing audits—but about building trust from the ground up?In this powerful episode of Security & GRC Decoded, Raj sits down with Ricky Waldron, Director of Security Audit & GRC at Navan, whose GRC experience spans tech giants like Microsoft, Disney, Oracle, and Smartsheet. Ricky shares how GRC is evolving into a strategic business partner, why automation and technical fluency are no longer optional, and what it takes to make compliance an engine of tr...2025-06-261h 19Security & GRC DecodedWhat Does ‘Technical’ Even Mean in GRC? ft Alan Luk @ GrammarlyIs it time to stop pretending GRC is technical? Alan Luk makes the case for a new kind of compliance leader—and it might surprise you.In this sharp and unfiltered episode of Security & GRC Decoded, Alan Luk, Director of GRC at Grammarly (and former Microsoft and PwC leader), joins Raj to dismantle common myths about GRC—and why even your engineers might be thinking about it all wrong.Drawing from over 20 years of experience, Alan makes the case for why GRC should be seen as a program management function, not a technical one—...2025-06-121h 10Security & GRC DecodedNo More Compliance Theater: Meet Real Security Compliance with Adam BrennickIs it time to rethink SOC 2? (Spoiler: Adam thinks so—and he’s got the receipts.) In this insightful episode of Security & GRC Decoded, Adam Brennick, Director of Security Risk & Compliance at Cockroach Labs, joins Raj to challenge the status quo of SOC 2, compliance culture, and how GRC teams should operate in a modern, engineering-driven world.With a unique perspective from leading both security and GRC functions, Adam shares why today’s compliance efforts often miss the mark—and how we can fix that. From his...2025-05-291h 19Security & GRC DecodedCan Compliance Be Cool? Harness's Andrew Spangler Thinks SoIn this episode of Security and GRC Decoded, Raj Krishnamurthy sits down with Andrew Spangler, Director of Security and GRC at Harness, to explore how compliance engineering can go far beyond checkboxes—and actually drive innovation.Andrew shares his journey from building the compliance engineering function at Datadog to scaling automation and visibility across the SDLC at Harness. He dives into how using internal platforms for security workflows (aka “drinking your own champagne”) can unlock time savings and risk reduction, especially in areas...2025-05-1554 minSecurity & GRC DecodedFrom Compliance to SBOMs: Josh Bressers’ Take on SecurityIn this episode, Raj Krishnamurthy sits down with Josh Bressers, VP of Security at Anchore and longtime leader in the open source security space. With decades of experience, Josh brings a candid and compelling perspective on everything from the chaos of early cybersecurity days to the nuanced challenges of SBOMs and compliance in today’s world.Josh reflects on how he entered the security world before there were formal certifications or programs, how community and curiosity fuel innovation in open source, and why the relationships you build are often the most va...2025-05-011h 05Security & GRC DecodedFrom Cruise to Whatnot: Kieran Pierman’s GRC PlaybookIn this episode, Raj Krishnamurthy sits down with Kieran Pierman, GRC & Security at Whatnot, and a former security, risk and compliance leader at Cruise and Dropbox, to explore fresh perspectives on Security & GRC. Kieran opens with a bold stance: data breaches, while critical, aren't the top threat they used to be. Instead, he argues, maintaining availability and service uptime is now paramount. Drawing from his unique experience building the foundational GRC program at Cruise, a pioneering self-driving car company, Kieran reveals how managing cybersecurity risks took on profound urgency—literally life-and-death implications—when securing autonomous vehicles. Th...2025-04-171h 02Security & GRC DecodedIs Your GRC Team Technical Enough? (Probably Not...) ft. Jeevan Singh @ RipplingEver wondered if your GRC team should be writing code? (Spoiler alert: Jeevan thinks they probably should.) In this eye-opening episode of Security & GRC Decoded, Jeevan Singh, Director of Security Engineering at Rippling, joins Raj to challenge traditional views of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). Jeevan passionately argues why GRC teams must become more technical, automated, and deeply integrated into engineering processes to truly protect and enable businesses. Drawing from his experience at Segment and Rippling, he provides actionable insights and real-world examples to transform compliance from a bureaucratic burden into a proactive, engineering-driven function. ...2025-04-031h 09
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Shobhit shares his controversial perspective on GRC teams overburdening themselves, emphasizing the need for GRC professionals to expand their technical expertise and embrace a product management mindset. The conversation dives into proactive strategies for GRC success, the importance of integrating privacy into compliance frameworks, and actionable tips for achieving High Trust certification on a budget. Shobhit also reflects on how his endurance sports journey has shaped his approach...2025-03-2055 minSecurity & GRC DecodedEngineering Better Relationships: Why We Should Shift GRC Left w/ Ayoub Fandi @ GitlabIn this episode of Security & GRC Decoded, host Raj Krishnamurthy (CEO of ComplianceCow) sits down with Ayoub Fandi, a Staff Security Assurance Engineer at GitLab and co-author of the GRC Engineering Manifesto, for a deep dive into the evolution of GRC through an engineering lens. Ayoub shares how his background in consulting and cloud-native startups led him to question the traditional, checklist-heavy approach to GRC—and why embracing real-time data, automation, and developer-friendly processes is the key to building stronger security and compliance programs. He also reveals his controversial perspective on external certifications—explaining why they can some...2025-03-0652 minSecurity & GRC DecodedSecurity Unfiltered: Carlos Batista on GRC, Leadership, and Risk RealitiesIn this episode of Security & GRC Decoded, host Raj Krishnamurthy, CEO of ComplianceCow, sits down with Carlos Batista—former CISO and AWS Security Engineering Leader—to explore the evolving landscape of security, governance, and risk management. Carlos shares his journey from leading security in highly regulated industries like banking and energy to championing large-scale security engineering at AWS. Together, they discuss how effective GRC programs can move beyond “checkbox” compliance to become true business enablers—accelerating growth, deepening customer trust, and supporting innovation across the enterprise. Key takeaways include: ✅ Security Awareness & Practical Investments: Why Carlos belie...2025-02-201h 02Security & GRC DecodedNavigating DeepSeek’s AI Risks: Insights for Security & Compliance TeamsIn this episode of Security & GRC Decoded, Raj Krishnamurthy, CEO of ComplianceCow, sits down with Walter Haydock, CEO of StackAware, to discuss the evolving landscape of AI security, governance, risk, and compliance (GRC). Walter shares insights on emerging AI threats, the importance of ISO 42001 certification, and the challenges organizations face when integrating AI into their security and compliance programs. Key topics include: DeepSeek and AI Privacy Risks Regulatory Challenges in AI Security & Compliance The Intersection of AI Governance and GRC Building a Business Case for AI Security Programs How Security & GRC Teams Can Adapt to Rapid...2025-02-0640 minSecurity & GRC DecodedSecurity, Compliance & Customer Trust: The Evolution of GRC at Scale | feat. Abhay Kshirsagar from SalesforceIn this episode of Security & GRC Decoded, host Raj Krishnamurthy, CEO of ComplianceCow, sits down with Abhay Kshirsagar, Director of Security Services and Tools at Salesforce, to explore the evolving landscape of security, compliance, and customer assurance. Abhay shares his journey from IT audit and risk advisory to leading compliance automation, continuous monitoring, and customer assurance at industry giants like Cisco and now Salesforce. They discuss how compliance programs can move beyond checkboxes to become strategic enablers of business growth, unlocking new markets, influencing revenue, and strengthening customer trust. Key takeaways include: ✅ Compliance Automation & Ris...2025-02-0652 minSecurity & GRC DecodedFrom Risk-Based to Trust-Based: Evolving GRC with Netflix’s Mosi PlattIn the premiere episode of Security & GRC Decoded, host Raj Krishnamurthy sits down with Mosi Platt, Senior Security Compliance Engineer at Netflix, to explore his unconventional journey into security and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC). From his first exposure to computers in his aunt’s home lab to becoming a leader in IT audits and compliance, Mosi shares the pivotal moments that shaped his career. Together, they unpack the realities vs. myths of security governance, why risk quantification is still an unresolved debate, and how security and GRC teams can move from reactive compliance to proactive trust-building. 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Work Made EasyEpisode 9 | John HoffmireThis month’s episode features John Hoffmire, Chairman of Cadence Innova and co-author of the book 'Work Made Easy'. John's journey from academia to consulting enriches the discussion on workplace dynamics. Reflecting on his collaboration with co-authors Parthajeet Sarma and Raj Krishnamurthy, John shares insights on employee ownership, AI at the workplace, and financial implications of hybrid work models. With a blend of theory and practice, he unveils strategies for effective workplaces and offers advice on future-proofing careers. From productivity hacks to career gambits, this episode packs in enlightening perspectives and actionable insights. Tune in.
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The Morning BriefIndia’s First Lady of ForensicsThe Morning Brief interviews India’s first woman forensic scientist Dr. Rukmani Krishnamurthy.Dr. Krishnamurthy was a feminist before feminism was a thing.When she got three job options: a clerical position at RBI, a teacher and a forensic scientist, she took up the last one because of one question asked during the interview “What will a woman do in forensics?” From detecting hazardous material as the root of a train accident to finding out critical details in the 26/11 terror attacks, Krishnamurthy’s story is many bestselling thrillers bound into one. About six...2023-03-0725 min
CineulagamPonniyin Selvan-க்கு வந்த புது பிரச்சனை... | Chiyaan Vikram | Trisha | Aiswarya Rai | ManiratnamWATCH THE VIDEO HERE~https://youtu.be/ZAPt6YG-wPsPonniyin Selvan-க்கு வந்த புது பிரச்சனை... | Chiyaan Vikram | Trisha | Aiswarya Rai | Maniratnam #PonniyinSelvan #Maniratnam #Karthi #ChiyaanVikram #Trisha #AiswaryaRai This is Cineulagam's Exclusive Video of Tamil Cinema Latest News & Updates, Cinema News, Celebrity Lifestyle News & Updates, etc. This Video Is About the Latest Update Of Ponniyin Selvan Movie. Ponniyin Selvan I also known as PS-I, is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language epic period drama film directed and co-produced by Mani Ratnam, under his production studio Madras Talkies, along with Allirajah Subaskaran under the banner Lyca Productions. It is the first of two cinematic parts based on Kalki Krish...2022-05-2102 min
The DNA of WorkSwiss cheese buildingsDid the IPCC climate assessment report shock you? Are you wondering what your organisation can do to address carbon emissions and reduce your impact on the planet? There is undoubtedly an emergency but there are things we can do. In the face of new ways of working, with less people in the office, organisations are thinking about and planning for different levels of occupancy and trying to balance the ability to be flexible and responsive, with the need for some certainty around the requirements of those coming into the office. People are wondering how to make sure t...2021-08-3129 min
The Virtual CISO PodcastBridging the Gap Between Traditional Compliance & DevOPs w/ Raj KrishnamurthyTraditional compliance approaches have served us well for years… But they just don’t cut it anymore. We need an approach to compliance that moves at the speed of DevOps. Our guest today, Raj Krishnamurthy, is Founder, CEO and Engineer at ContiNube, where he is helping to bridge the gap between traditional compliance techniques and the agile, fast-paced world of DevOps. In this episode, we discuss: - Why traditional compliance tools are outdated to manage today’s rapidly shifting risks - The 5 pillars of bridging compliance and DevOps - How Raj and ContiNube are helping to tackle...2021-08-1836 min
Running and Fitness With Raj# 23 – Patrick McKeown, world famous breathing expert, discusses nasal & Buteyko breathing methods, “BOLT” score, techniques to improve breathing and Covid-19 related breathing exercisesEpisode SummaryPatrick McKeown, world famous breathing expert, discusses nasal & Buteyko breathing methods, “BOLT” score, techniques to improve breathing and Covid-19 related breathing exercisesShow Notes01:50 – Patrick introduces himself and talks about the benefits of nasal breathing and Buteyko breathing method 08:45 – Concept of functional breathing13:45 – Patrick discusses the importance of carbon dioxide in breathing16:55 – “BOLT” score or Body Oxygen Level Test and how to measure it23:10 – How to transition to nasal breathing30:00 – Improving breathing techniques before races and pre-important workouts39:35 – Covid-19 related breathing exercises 45:00 – Quiz Time!48:45 – Rec...2020-10-1152 min
Work Inspired - A BOS PodcastSensor Technology Transforming the New Workplace - Raj Krishnamurthy, CEO, FreespaceThe world around us is changing and evolving at a rate that has never been seen; what does this mean for the office? Offices of all layouts are going to have to change their layouts one way or another to comply with CDC health and safety guidelines. Luckily, there is workplace technology to help guide this change. Raj Krishnamurthy, the CEO of Freespace, a workplace sensor technology company, walks us through the challenges that companies are facing and how something like Freespace can help guide the process for a new and safe office.2020-06-2223 min
StumpedIs mixed-gender cricket a good idea?How India's incredible victory over the mighty West Indies in the 1983 World Cup final ignited a nation's love affair with the game. Plus, is it a risky PR stunt or a worthy campaign? We speak to the organisers of a controversial mixed-gender match which is setting out to transform perceptions of the women's game in India.Photo: Veda Krishnamurthy, Harmanpreet Kaur, Mithali Raj and Virat Kohli (Credit: RCBTweets)2019-04-2649 min
Visionary Lifestyle PodcastVLP S7 4 Krishnamurthy Mohan Raj: Yoga in ChinaGreetings Rainbow Warriors, I’m coming to you from beautiful Bali, Indonesia today. Happy Samhain, If you’re not familiar with this special day, listen up. "Samhain involves the celebration and festival of death and transformation. It occurs in late October and early November and is most popularly known as Halloween, All Hallows Eve, All Saints & All Souls including Day of the Dead. This is also a celebration for the new year in other practices of the world. Like many cultures celebrating the New Year is a time for letting go of the old and looking ahead to t...2018-10-3134 min