Welcome to 'Risk Grustlers,' where we celebrate the extraordinary journeys of modern-day Risk Leaders who embrace the art of 'Grustle'—a powerful fusion of Grind and Hustle. Our podcast dives into the innovative strategies and bold decisions taken by these risk-takers, shaping the future of cybersecurity and risk management. Join us as we explore their inspiring stories, insightful advice, and cutting-edge technologies that define the alternative GRC landscape.
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EP 15 | Keep your friends close, but your insiders closer
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30:06About the speaker: Srikanth Chavali, Co-Founder and CPO at Kitecyber, dives deep into the growing threat of insider risks and shares approaches to help businesses can stay ahead of the curve. With years of experience tackling complex cybersecurity challenges, Srikanth offers valuable insights and practical advice for organizations of all sizes. Tun…
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About the speaker: Drew Danner, Managing Director at BD Emerson, offers a new take on the old security vs. compliance debate—you cannot have one without the other. With ten years in the US Army and a no-nonsense approach to cybersecurity, he’s been in the trenches (literally and figuratively) and is a go-to professional for all things security. So …
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Introduction Kevin Qiu, a seasoned Information Security Professional, joins us on the latest episode of Risk Grustlers to share his journey from Big Four consulting to tech startups, offering invaluable insights on building effective security programs on a limited budget. Don't miss Kevin's practical tips for adapting security infrastructure, manag…
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About the Speaker With a dynamic personality and over 25 years of IT management and security expertise, Todd Dekkinga steps into the spotlight as the new host of Risk Grustlers. As the CISO at Scrut Automation and Zluri and advisor to startups like Box and Zoom, Todd is the perfect guide to help you navigate the complexities of risk and compliance.…
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Security: Building a Business Within a Business
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34:29About Aaron Worthman In this episode of Risk Grustlers, Aaron Worthman, a seasoned leader in the cybersecurity realm, joins us. With over 25 years of experience and currently serving as a Board Member, as well as holding positions as (acting) CIO & CSO at Spire One, Aaron's career trajectory embodies adaptability and forward-thinking. Aaron’s journ…
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The Art Of Breaking Into The Security Space
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54:04Joining us on the ninth episode of our podcast Risk Grustlers is none other than sec-savvy Akshay Ahuja, the Principal of Information Security at M2P Fintech. He’s not just your average security guru; he's the kind of cybersecurity wizard who makes firewalls feel inadequate! Akshay started his journey as an electronics and communication engineer, b…
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Stepping into the spotlight in the tenth episode of our Risk Grustlers podcast is Shashank Karincheti, the Senior Manager of Compliance Engineering at Razorpay and the mastermind behind Razorpay’s cutting-edge IT GRC. His unquenchable thirst for knowledge shines through his impressive collection of certifications, showcasing his unwavering commitme…
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The Process of Setting Up A Process To Set Up A Process
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18:55Renae Martin, whose love for information security developed in a rather unorthodox way, is joining us for our seventh episode of Risk Grustlers! Her journey as a journalist turned senior technical program manager is one full of interesting pathways, anecdotes, and challenges. Tune in as Renae shares the inside stories from her years of experience t…
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Risk management isn't all crunchy and rigid - GRC teams and individuals deal with several professional difficulties, fears, and uncertainties that impact their risk decisions. But what is being done about it? Oftentimes, GRC professionals on the crunchy side have to carry out softer tasks that require things like behavior changes across teams, whic…
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Back to Basics: A Crash Course for Experts!
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23:02There are a bowlful of acronyms that have entered the cybersecurity industry in the last few years, and in this episode, Gary expands on why exactly it is important to identify the most critical things first: the BASICS. Are you doing the basics correctly? Or are you simply on a barrage of vendors to help you identify the risk areas? Do you have da…
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De*Romanticizing the Cybersecurity Complexity
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44:37Join us as Ross Haleliuk, Head of Product at LimaCharlie breaks down the notion of complexity that surrounds cybersecurity. Ross's journey into cybersecurity began with a unique path. He had been involved in various tech fields for over a decade, including e-commerce, retail, and financial technology. He joined a cybersecurity startup as a product …
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Building a security team, let alone scaling it, is no small feat; there are several layers and factors to consider. In this episode, Satya shares with us his experience of building teams across different environments and some core concerns he makes sure to address. Moving along, the conversation also tackles the question of how much growth-stage co…
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There’s no straight-line path to growing in Risk Management. There are uncertainties and the burden of constantly avoiding obsolescence. But it’s also rewarding. How? With effective cyber risk management. Welcome to the first episode of Risk Grustlers Podcast! Prepare to be enlightened and awakened as Davis Hake, co-founder of Resilience, unravels …
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Welcome to Episode 2 of Risk Grustlers! In this episode, we walk through the journey of Vignesh Kumar, who leads the internal audit teams at Microsoft. He talks about his unorthodox journey to the GRC world, what makes GRC sexy, and why relationships are pivotal in the GRC world. He offers a peek into the world of audits, explaining how internal an…
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Taking a slight departure from our regular themes of exploring the journeys of Risk Grustlers, we’re here with an on-demand podcast with the one and only, Walter Haydock, Founder and CEO of StackAware, to demystify and dig into the role of responsibility in today’s AI threat landscape. In this episode, Walter gives us a crash course on all things L…
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