Your compliance tools and automation say you're in the clear. Everything’s marked complete, deadlines are met, and the compliance dashboard is all green.

But when it’s time for the audit, you’re still unprepared.

In this episode, Kaitlin Zanoni, Security Advisor at Trava Security, breaks down the reality of compliance automation. She explains where these tools add real value, where they fall short, and why pairing automation with expert guidance is the only way to build an audit-ready compliance program.

Key takeaways:

• Why compliance automation tools help with evidence collection but can’t replace expert guidance

• How overreliance on automation creates a false sense of security during audits

• The role of people, processes, and technology in building a sustainable compliance program

Want to dive deeper into choosing the right compliance tool and how it fits into your audit journey? Check out our blog, Why the Right GRC Tool Is Critical for Compliance Certification, for actionable tips and expert insights: https://travasecurity.com/right-grc-tool

Episode highlights:

(00:00 ) Tools and automation: Is this enough for compliance?

(04:38 ) Common compliance automation tools

(05:51 ) Limitations of automation tools

(07:33 ) The importance of human experts

(10:22 ) Choosing the Right GRC Tool

Connect with the host:

Jara Rowe’s LinkedIn - @jararowe

Connect with the guest:

Kaitlin’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaitlin-zanoni/

Connect with Trava:

Website - www.travasecurity.com

Blog - www.travasecurity.com/learn-with-trava/blog

LinkedIn - @travasecurity

YouTube - @travasecurity