Streamlining the Infosec Compliance Journey - An End-to-End Approach
Is your compliance strategy making life easier or just adding more chaos?
In this episode of Razorwire, host James Rees (aka Jim) is joined by Martin Davies (Audit Alliance Manager at Drata) and Patrick Sullivan (VP of Strategy and Innovation at A-LIGN) to explore how to cut the compliance overhead, eliminate duplication across multiple frameworks and turn compliance into a competitive advantage that actually speeds up your sales cycle.
Compliance is rarely anyone’s favourite topic, yet it’s unavoidable and organisations are under more pressure than ever to do it well. The trio explore why compliance keeps getting more complex, what’s actually driving value and how the right blend of people, processes and technology can transform it from a painful cost centre into a strategic asset.
“The words ‘compliance overhead’ - when I hear that, I hear duplication of effort. If someone’s doing the same control twice, that’s objectively a bad thing.” - Martin Davies
Key Topics:
- Cutting Compliance Overhead - How to avoid duplication and use the right technology to simplify the chaos
- Compliance as Value Generator - From cost centre to strategic business enabler
- Continuous Monitoring & Pressure - Why annual audits aren’t enough anymore and the new reality of management liability in regulations like DORA and NIS2
Listen now on your favourite platform: (https://razorwire.captivate.fm/listen)
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In This Episode:
- Tackling compliance complexity across multiple frameworks
- Turning compliance into a value-generating business driver
- Practical ways to reduce duplication and increase agility
- Mapping and consolidating overlapping standards
- Using platforms like Drata to reduce audit stress
- What auditors are really looking for in your evidence
- Moving from point-in-time to continuous monitoring
- Managing third party and supply chain risk more effectively
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🎙️ About Your Host
Hi, I’m James Rees, host of Razorwire and founder of Razorthorn Security. With over 25 years in cybersecurity, I’ve seen first hand how the cyber threats we're facing are evolving and this podcast exists to help you stay ahead of them.
Each episode brings you real conversations with security professionals who are on the frontlines of protecting data, systems and people. From seasoned leaders to up-and-coming voices, we explore the ideas and innovations shaping the future of cyber.
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