Name: Infosec Pros: Nigel Sampson, Global Director of Cybersecurity at IDG (Recording)
Start: 2023-10-12T21:21:00Z
End: 2023-10-12T21:21:48.000Z
Location: BrightTALK

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Headquartered in Bellevue, WA, Hyperproof serves as a system of record for an organization’s compliance data and gives teams involved the tools they need to collaborate with stakeholders in and outside of their organization. With this innovative approach, we’re able to help organizations meet their highest aspirations and demonstrate their commitment to protecting their customers, shareholders, partners and suppliers along with the greater community.

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Agentic AI is opening new possibilities — and raising new questions — for Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). As organizations experiment with AI-driven agents, the path forward is full of both opportunities and challenges. How can we harness AI responsibly, avoid common pitfalls, and prepare for a future where GRC is increasingly AI-powered?

In this webinar, we’ll share real-world experiences, insights, and a forward-looking perspective on how AI is reshaping GRC. Whether you’re just beginning to explore AI or already testing use cases, this session will help you understand what’s working, what to watch out for, and what’s ahead.

What we’ll cover:
- Early learnings and challenges from applying agentic AI in GRC
- Firsthand experiences with AI-driven agents in compliance workflows
- Common pitfalls and risks to be aware of when using AI
- The future of GRC in an AI-driven world and where the opportunities lie
- Hyperproof’s vision for AI in GRC and how we’re partnering with customers and leading organizations to shape the future together

Speakers: 
- Kayne McGladrey, CISO in Residence, Hyperproof
- Alam Ali, SVP Product Management, Hyperproof
- Matthew Cassidy, Partner, Risk Advisory, Grant Thornton Advisors LLC

Join us for an engaging conversation about the future of AI in compliance and what it means for your organization.

AI in GRC: What’s Real, What’s Risky, and What’s Next

Agentic AI is opening new possibilities — and raising new questions — for Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). As organizations experiment with AI-driven agents, the path forward is full of both opportunities. In this session, we’ll share real-world experiences, insights, and a forward-looking perspective on how AI is reshaping GRC and introduce you to Hyperproof AI: a full suite of AI features that will change the way you manage GRC.

Whether you’re just beginning to explore AI or already testing use cases, this session will help you understand what’s working, what to watch out for, and what’s ahead.

What we’ll cover:

- Early learnings from applying agentic AI in GRC
- Firsthand experiences with AI-driven agents in compliance workflows
- Common pitfalls and risks to be aware of when using AI
- The future of GRC in an AI-driven world and where the opportunities lie
- Hyperproof’s new AI features and how we’re partnering with customers and leading organizations to shape the future together

Join us for an engaging conversation about the future of AI in GRC and to get a look at Hyperproof’s new and exciting AI capabilities.

Introducing Hyperproof AI: Changing the Game for AI in GRC

In today’s ever-evolving GRC landscape, trust is no longer a one-time achievement—it’s an ongoing business imperative. But with manual security questionnaires, scattered evidence, and outdated trust centers, keeping up can feel impossible. Join us to learn how the partnership between HyperComply and Hyperproof helps organizations centralize compliance data, automate security questionnaires with AI, and publish accurate, branded trust centers—driving greater efficiency and scalability.

In this session, you’ll learn:

- Why building trust at scale is so challenging—and how to solve for it
- How Concentric uses Hyperproof and HyperComply to manage both inbound and outbound third-party risk
- A behind-the-scenes product demo showcasing the integration in action

Building Trust at Scale: The HyperComply and Hyperproof Partnership

Every year, we release our annual benchmark report, which takes a deep dive into market trends in the risk and compliance landscape to help you prepare for the year ahead. This year, we expanded our efforts even further by asking a critical question: how does our report compare to others released around the same time? In our Summer edition of the 2025 IT Risk and Compliance Benchmark Report, we reviewed 10 reports to see how our data compared and contrasted to give you even more insights into industry trends. 

In this webinar, we’ll join a panel of experts to discuss the most interesting findings in these reports and explore industry trends further, including: 

- The top concerns and priorities for CISOs in 2025
- Surprising patterns and trends across multiple benchmark reports
- Actionable takeaways to strengthen your GRC program

Beyond the Benchmark: Key Comparisons from the 2025 Summer IT Risk and Compliance Report

Policies are the backbone of effective governance, yet many organizations struggle with implementation, oversight, and adaptation. In this webinar, we will explore strategies organizations can use to mature their approach to policy and see where they sit on the Policy Maturity Model. We’ll unveil Hyperproof’s new policy capabilities and how they can help you navigate the complexities of policy governance. 


In this webinar, we’ll discuss:
- Common challenges associated with policy and real-world examples of policy failures.
- How to assess your organization's policy maturity and identify gaps through the Policy Maturity Model.
- Hyperproof’s new policy capabilities and how they can help your organization scale with confidence.

How to Overcome Policy Challenges

The EU AI Act represents a significant milestone in the global effort to regulate artificial intelligence, addressing increasing concerns about the ethical, social, and legal implications of AI technologies. Join Sean Kelly, Managing Director, Global Secure AI Lead at Accenture, Sunil Soares, Founder and CEO at Your Data Connect, and Charles Calovich, Channel Business Development Manager at Hyperproof, as they discuss how to navigate the new regulation and what it means for our future. 

In this webinar, we’ll discuss: 
- Understanding the EU AI Act: Understanding the risk-based approach, its key principles, and how it impacts compliance and innovation
- Challenges for organizations deploying AI: Tackling challenges such as transparency, data governance, and navigating overlapping regulations such as DORA and NIS2
- Building trust through compliance: How aligning with the EU AI Act can help organizations foster trust with stakeholders, from customers to regulators
- Planning for the future: Learn how to navigate the path to compliance and prepare for the evolving landscape of AI regulation and enforcement

Navigating the EU AI Act

Join us as we unveil the findings from Hyperproof’s sixth annual IT risk and compliance benchmark report. Each year, we ask over 1,000 GRC professionals about their pain points, IT risk and compliance budgets, staffing, risk management best practices, and much more to provide an in-depth view of the market’s current state and what to expect for the coming year.

2024 was a milestone year for governance, risk, and compliance (GRC). As companies grappled with increasing regulatory demands, growing stakeholder expectations, and an ever-expanding risk landscape, the importance of maturing GRC programs rose to prominence. Learn about how over the last year, the perception of GRC across organizations has transformed from merely a checkbox exercise to a driver of operational excellence and strategic growth — a trend that is strongly represented in the data. 

Join us as we explore:

- Our top findings, an in-depth look at the data from 2024, and an analysis of how these findings will impact GRC in 2025
- How organizations responded to new EU regulations and how these regulations might affect 2025
- Why and how organizations are making deliberate efforts to mature their GRC practices
- The drivers behind why GRC teams expanded in 2024 and why they are expected to continue to grow in 2025
- How organizations in 2024 leveraged generative AI to streamline their processes

Unveiling the 2025 IT Risk and Compliance Benchmark Report: Top Findings to Start Your Year

Enhancing Efficiency and Reducing Risk: The Role of Continuous Monitoring in SOC Compliance

Kick Up Your SPRS with Hyperproof

How Generative AI can Revolutionize Business Operations while Maintaining High Standards of Ethics and Compliance

Enhancing Customer PCI DSS and Risk Assessments with Hyperproof

In an increasingly complex regulatory and legal environment, the misconception that security alone suffices or that compliance is merely a checkbox exercise can lead organizations into a false sense of security. To plan for the future, we must create a partnership between these two silos and align security and compliance efforts.

Join experts Shehnila Manzoor, Sr. Manager, Product Security Engineering Global at Red Hat, and Kayne McGladrey, Field CISO from Hyperproof to learn more about:

- How non-compliance can result in significant penalties
- How to implement a holistic approach to risk management by integrating security and compliance
- How to strengthen legal accountability and data protection through compliance and security alignment

Why Compliance is as Critical as Security in Cyber Risk Management

Beyond Checking the Box: Implementing a Pragmatic Risk Management Program

How To Build a Compliance Strategy vs. Transactional Compliance

Fast Forward Compliance: Operationalizing StateRAMP, HITRUST &  SOC 2 in Hyperproof

SEC Cybersecurity Rule: Continued Risk Focus

Join the concluding webinar in our GRC Maturity Model series, where we’ll help you get started on self-assessing your organization’s maturity across Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). Led by Kayne McGladrey, Field CISO at Hyperproof, this session provides a comprehensive step-by-step guide to understanding your company’s maturity levels. By the end of this webinar, you’ll have a clear understanding of how to improve your company’s resource allocation to enhance maturity.

In today’s session, we’ll discuss:

- How to conduct a thorough self-assessment of GRC maturity within your organization
- Who in your organization you can turn to for help
- How to drive improvements through informed resource allocation

How to Conduct a Self-Assessment for GRC Maturity

Join us for the second installment of our GRC Maturity Model series, featuring a panel discussion with industry experts on their perspectives on refining your approach to GRC maturity. In this interactive webinar, our expert panel will explore topics that can help you evaluate and accelerate your GRC maturity.

We’ll discuss: 

- Practical approaches to assess your current maturity level and align GRC initiatives with broader organizational goals
- How to identify key stakeholders and build the business case for change 
- Effective strategies to identify and engage key stakeholders across your organization

Navigating GRC Maturity: Insights and Strategies

This event was previously recorded live on Hyperproof's LinkedIn and YouTube channels. 

During this Hyperproof live stream series, leaders in information security shed light on crucial topics that shape the modern cybersecurity landscape. This month’s episode features Nigel Sampson, Global Director of Cybersecurity at IDG, and our host, Kayne McGladrey, Field CISO at Hyperproof. Guided by Kayne and audience questions, Nigel will share insights into his current work and past experiences in the field. Topics covered include:
- How to build strong cybersecurity programs
- Challenges CISOs are currently facing
- How AI is affecting the cybersecurity landscape
- Live audience questions

Infosec Pros: Nigel Sampson, Global Director of Cybersecurity at IDG (Recording)

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