Turning GRC Into a Strategic Advantage
As business and cybersecurity complexity increases, organizations must move beyond viewing governance, risk and compliance (GRC) as a back-office function. Rather than a necessary box-checking exercise, organizations must start recognizing it as a dynamic driver of agility and accountability that when leveraged correctly, can deliver a strategic advantage.
The difference between proactive leadership and reactive crisis management lies in how deeply GRC is embedded within the organization. When intentionally integrated, GRC enhances resilience, accelerates decision-making and strengthens trust across the enterprise.
The Impact of GRC Today
Globally, regulatory demands are increasing. Threat actors are more opportunistic than ever, ready to exploit even the smallest gaps in oversight. It is essential for GRC leaders to effectively navigate a growing set of challenges, including:
- Regulatory fragmentation and conflicting global mandates
- AI-powered cyber threats
- Increasing vendor reliance and third-party risk
- Rising Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) expectations
- Stricter data privacy laws and growing public concern
- Increased need for operational resilience
Responding to these needs, ISC2 Security Congress 2025, taking place October 28–30 in Nashville and online, brings together cybersecurity leaders redefining GRC for the modern enterprise. Attendees will gain practical guidance and strategies to:
- Align GRC strategies with business outcomes
- Build smarter, more automated compliance workflows
- Manage emerging risks and regulations
Whether modernizing risk, streamlining audits or optimizing for business goals, you’ll learn to turn GRC into a competitive advantage.
GRC Sessions You Can’t Miss
Cyber Risk Reporting: Turning Cybersecurity Risk into Business Metrics
Featuring: Laurie-Anne Bourdain, CISSP, FIP, CIPP/E, CIPM, CDPSE, DPO, Board of Directors, ISC2
Learn how to translate technical risks into clear, actionable metrics that resonate with boards and executives, using proven frameworks that empower security leaders to communicate their impact in business terms.
Identify and Reduce Risk with Three Simple and Effective Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercises
Featuring: Robert Lelewski, CISSP, CISSP-ISSMP, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CFPSE, EnCE, CCE, CIPM, and GCIH, Senior VP, Marsh
Get step-by-step guidance on running tabletop exercises that uncover vulnerabilities before incidents occur. You’ll walk away with ready-to-use templates and scenarios tailored to keep your organization safe.
License to Secure: A People-Centric Approach to Managing Cumulative Third-Party Data Breach Risk
Featuring: Christine Dewhurst, CPA, CISA, Partner, NSC Tech, Thomas Lee, MS, PhD, CEO, VivoSecurity and Trecia Knight, MBA, CISSP, CISA, CCSP, CDPSE, ProSci, Founder & Principal Consultant, Knight Aegis Consulting
Discover how to assess and reduce risk across your vendor and partner ecosystems, with a sharp focus on the human element and shared responsibility that makes third-party security effective.
Beyond Approvals: Automating IAM for Compliance, Security, and Business Agility
Featuring: Vatsal Gupta, MS, Account Security Engineer, Apple, Nandini Singh, Sr. Technical Program Manager, Google and Alex Olivier, Cofounder & CPO, Cerbos
Uncover how automated identity and access management streamlines compliance and cuts manual workload, while learning best practices for integrating IAM into broader GRC strategies.
Twin Gatekeeper LLM: A Dual-Model Approach for Privacy and Security Compliance in Regulated Environments
Featuring: Eric St-Pierre, CISSP, CCSP, HCISPP, Founder – CT, Medoya
Explore how dual large language model (LLM) architectures, such as the Twin Gatekeeper framework, enforce both privacy and security, empowering organizations to confidently navigate strict data protection regulations.
Transform Your GRC Approach at ISC2 Security Congress 2025
Cyber threats and regulations are constantly evolving. Equip your team with the insights and preparation needed to lead with confidence.
Register today and save $200 on Main Conference passes; offer ends October 16.
For those looking to dive deeper, be sure to check out the Pre-Conference Workshops offering hands-on training and immersive learning experiences tailored to sharpen your cybersecurity skills.