Episode
The Softer (and Sometimes Spicier) Side of GRC
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- GRC Uncensored
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- Aug 28, 2025
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- 2916
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Summary
In the latest episode of GRC Uncensored , hosts Kendra Cooley and Troy Fine sat down with Jake Bernardes , CISO of Anecdotes and host of Risking It All , to talk about the positive side of GRC. What unfolded was less about sugar-coating and more about the tensions shaping our industry from AI disruption to the shaky future of SOC 2 reports. More specifically, is there a world where we see a consolidation of regulations and frameworks in response to the sprawl we see now? [00:02:00] AI and Auditing – Will automation replace auditors or make them indispensable? [00:06:00] The Positive Side of GRC – How automation is reshaping the auditor’s role. [00:15:00] Are Compliance Platforms Lowering the Bar? – Check-the-box programs vs. meaningful assurance. [00:23:00] The SOC 2 Debate – Is it still valuable, or creating a false sense of security? [00:30:00] Toward Continuous Assurance – Dynamic trust centers and evidence as the new currency. [00:40:00] The Future of Risk in GRC – Why risk registers must evolve and become data-driven. [00:46:00] Closing Thoughts – Optimism about where GRC is headed despite today’s challenges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.