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.

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