
What does it truly take to lead security and GRC in today's complex, high-stakes environments? It's about much more than just technology—it's about building trust, creating champions, and acting as an enabler, not a blocker.In this powerful episode, we sit down with [Guest Name], a seasoned Fractional CISO and Cybersecurity Advisor. With their extensive experience, we'll dive into the real-world lessons learned from bridging the gap between security teams and the rest of the business, and how to turn GRC from a requirement into a strategic advantage.00:00 Teaser and Introduction07:24 Security and Compliance Debate09:55 How are Security and Compliance not different from each other?11:17 Security challenges evolved over the years - from data centers to AI14:10 Challenges of aligning security strategies within enterprises16:53 Tips to build trust and create security champions21:00 How do you support and educate others around you?23:05 How have security engineering and leadership roles helped you evolve?25:35 Security teams working closely with other business teams28:45 Security leaders being open to security teams31:40 GRC maturity levels in organizations today34:50 Implementing GRCs more efficiently38:32 Reducing friction between security and other business teams42:48 Security teams as enablers and not blockers47:49 Scenario where your leadership was tested53:23 Summary54:16 Learning recommendations