Is It Time to Break Apart GRC?

The Professional CISO

In this episode of The Professional CISO Show, David Malicoat tackles a bold question: Is it time to break apart Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) into separate, specialized functions? Join us as we explore how unbundling GRC could transform your cybersecurity program from a checkbox exercise into a powerful tool for business alignment and risk management. With thought-provoking insights and historical examples, David makes the case for why GRC needs a fresh approach in today’s fast-paced digital landscape.

If you’re a CISO, security professional, or business leader, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you elevate your organization’s cybersecurity maturity.

Key Takeaways:

• Why governance, risk, and compliance deserve individual attention

• How CISOs can take ownership of governance for strategic impact

• Using compliance to secure resources and improve risk management

• Practical strategies to rethink and realign your GRC structure

Timestamps:

• 00:00 – Welcome and Introduction

• 02:00 – Why GRC Needs a Fresh Approach

• 06:00 – Historical Example: British Defense of Singapore

• 09:00 – The Evolution of GRC: From 2000s to Present

• 15:00 – Governance: A CISO’s Primary Responsibility

• 21:00 – Risk Management: Aligning Cyber and Business Risk

• 25:00 – Compliance: Turning It into a Strategic Advantage

• 29:00 – Final Thoughts: Breaking Apart GRC for Cyber Superpowers

• 31:00 – Call to Action: Professionalizing the CISO Role

Quotes:

• “Governance isn’t just a checkbox; it’s the CISO’s responsibility to lead and set the strategic direction of the cybersecurity program.”

• “Risk is the lens through which all programs need to make decisions. Without it, you’re misaligned with the business.”

• “Just because you have GRC doesn’t mean you’re using it to its full potential. It could be your superpower if harnessed properly.”

Connect with David Malicoat:

Website: www.thpc.co

YouTube: The Professional CISO Show

LinkedIn: David Malicoat on LinkedIn

Twitter: @ProfessionalCISO

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