Trust Talks with Aaron Kirkpatrick, CISO at Venminder

Trust Talks with Aaron Kirkpatrick, CISO at Venminder

Sravish sits down with Aaron Kirkpatrick to discuss the latest security and GRC trends.

Here is what they discuss:
🏆 Showcasing GRC's value to your organization
🤔 Handling last-minute security questionnaires
🚩 Common vendor evaluation red flags
🚀 The future of GRC in 10-20 years

Chapters:

0:41 Why do you lean towards evidence and controls over documents and policies in the realm of GRC?

2:54 How do we make GRC more accessible, more current, and more fundable in organizations?

3:44 What are some practical tips you have to showcase the value of GRC to the rest of the organization?

7:08 When a salesperson shares a lengthy security questionnaire on a Friday morning with a deadline the same day, what goes through your mind?

8:28 What advice do you have for startups with a small team to answer security questionnaires effectively?

11:04 Are there any red flags that you commonly see when you evaluate vendors?

13:36 Despite possessing a SOC 2 certification, organizations continue to receive security questionnaires. Don’t we trust auditors?

16:12 Do you have any best practices to share for young companies pursuing their first SOC 2?

18:15 How can you get the budget for SOC 2 Type II?

19:15 Who have you worked with in the GRC industry that is a Trust Champion?

22:07 What do you think we will be doing differently 10 or 20 years from now in GRC?

Stay tuned for more!

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