The TPRM Podcast

GRC Is Solving the Wrong Problem in an AI World | Ayoub Fandi

In this episode of the TPRM Podcast, Threats, Pitfalls & Risk Myths, Nate Lee sits down with Ayoub Fandi, GRC Engineering Lead at GitLab and creator of the GRC Engineer podcast and newsletter. As AI reshapes how security teams operate, many GRC programs are still built around audits, frameworks, and compliance driven workflows. Ayoub explains why this model is quickly losing relevance and why simply automating existing processes often leads to solving the wrong problems faster. The conversation explores how security teams need to rethink their operating models in an AI driven world. Nate and Ayoub discuss the shift from compliance driven programs to risk driven decision making, and why teams must move beyond audit cycles and start rebuilding workflows from first principles. They also examine how AI is changing the nature of work inside security, why compliance is becoming table stakes, and why risk management remains one of the most complex and human parts of security. This shift is forcing organizations to rethink how they approach workflows, decision making, and collaboration across teams. Beyond tooling, the discussion dives into systems thinking, stakeholder alignment, and how GRC teams can become more embedded within engineering, security, and the broader business. This episode is essential listening for CISOs, security leaders, engineers, and practitioners navigating AI driven change, modern security architecture, and the evolving role of security teams. Listen and Subscribe Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7JvPsyMJPgVLOKuJhkKfxA?si=c862255fc2b84d12 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tprm-podcast/id1848217699 YouTube - https://youtube.com/@TPRMPodcast Episode Sponsor This episode features a message from TrustMind, a security questionnaire automation platform designed to help teams respond more quickly and consistently to vendor security reviews. TrustMind uses AI to automatically complete security questionnaires using your existing documentation, policies, and prior responses so security teams can spend less time copying and pasting and more time securing their platforms. Learn more at https://trustmind.com About the Guest Ayoub Fandi is the GRC Engineering Lead at GitLab and creator of the GRC Engineer podcast and newsletter. He focuses on rethinking how governance, risk, and compliance evolve in an AI driven world. His work centers on applying systems thinking, automation, and engineering principles to modernize GRC programs and better align them with modern security practices. About the Host Nate Lee is a B2B Scaleup CISO and Founder of Cloudsec.ai and TrustMind. He works with SaaS companies to build business aligned security programs that increase developer velocity, strengthen customer trust, and support rapid growth. About the Show The TPRM Podcast features real world conversations with security leaders who are reshaping how we think about cybersecurity and risk. Each episode explores the threats, pitfalls, and risk myths behind modern security programs and what it actually takes to protect organizations operating at scale.

AI Is Breaking Security as We Know It | Michael Coates

In this episode of the TPRM Podcast, Threats, Pitfalls & Risk Myths, Nate Lee sits down with Michael Coates, Founding Partner at Seven Hill Ventures and former CISO of Twitter, Mozilla, and CoinList. As AI continues to accelerate both attack speed and capability, the gap between attackers and defenders is rapidly shrinking. Michael explains how automated attacks are compressing response times to the point where human driven security models are no longer viable, and why organizations must begin removing humans from critical decision loops. The conversation explores how security teams need to rethink their operating models in an AI driven world. Nate and Michael discuss the future of the SOC, the rise of automation and agent driven workflows, and why many traditional security practices may soon become obsolete. They also examine how AI is lowering the barrier to entry for attackers, enabling capabilities that were once limited to nation state actors. This shift is forcing organizations to move faster, experiment more, and rethink how they balance risk, speed, and innovation. Beyond technology, the discussion dives into how roles inside security teams are evolving, what skills will matter most going forward, and why security leaders must shift from gatekeepers to enablers of business velocity. This episode is essential listening for CISOs, security leaders, and practitioners navigating AI driven threats, modern security architecture, and the rapidly changing role of cybersecurity. Listen and Subscribe Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7JvPsyMJPgVLOKuJhkKfxA?si=c862255fc2b84d12 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tprm-podcast/id1848217699 YouTube - https://youtube.com/@TPRMPodcast Episode Sponsor This episode features a message from TrustMind, a security questionnaire automation platform designed to help teams respond more quickly and consistently to vendor security reviews. TrustMind uses AI to automatically complete security questionnaires using your existing documentation, policies, and prior responses so security teams can spend less time copying and pasting and more time securing their platforms. Learn more at https://trustmind.com About the Guest Michael Coates is the Founding Partner at Seven Hill Ventures and former CISO of Twitter, Mozilla, and CoinList. He has spent his career building and scaling security programs at some of the most influential technology companies while also advising and investing in the next generation of cybersecurity startups. Michael brings a unique perspective across operator, founder, and investor roles, with deep expertise in modern security architecture, risk, and the evolving impact of AI on cybersecurity. About the Host Nate Lee is a B2B Scaleup CISO and Founder of Cloudsec.ai and TrustMind. He works with SaaS companies to build business aligned security programs that increase developer velocity, strengthen customer trust, and support rapid growth. About the Show The TPRM Podcast features real world conversations with security leaders who are reshaping how we think about cybersecurity and risk. Each episode explores the threats, pitfalls, and risk myths behind modern security programs and what it actually takes to protect organizations operating at scale.

How AI Is Reshaping Cyber Attacks and Defense | Conor Sherman

In this episode of the TPRM Podcast, Threats, Pitfalls & Risk Myths, Nate Lee sits down with Conor Sherman, CISO in Residence at Sysdig and host of the Zero Signal Podcast. As AI rapidly reshapes the cybersecurity landscape, both attackers and defenders are beginning to automate their operations in ways that were not possible just a few years ago. Conor explains how threat actors are already using AI driven techniques to accelerate attacks and why traditional security operating models are starting to struggle to keep up. The conversation explores how defenders should rethink security strategy in a world where attacks can move from discovery to exploitation in minutes. Nate and Conor discuss autonomous defense, the limits of human driven response models, and why security teams must begin designing systems that can react at machine speed. They also examine the role of the modern CISO, the importance of resilience over perfection, and how security leaders can help their organizations adopt AI safely while still moving fast enough to stay competitive. This episode is essential listening for CISOs, security leaders, and practitioners navigating AI driven threats, modern cloud security, and the evolving role of security leadership. Listen and Subscribe Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7JvPsyMJPgVLOKuJhkKfxA?si=1c7d77143ad7424a Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tprm-podcast/id1848217699 YouTube https://youtube.com/@TPRMPodcast Episode Sponsor This episode features a message from TrustMind, a security questionnaire automation platform designed to help teams respond more quickly and consistently to vendor security reviews. TrustMind uses AI to automatically complete security questionnaires using your existing documentation, policies, and prior responses so security teams can spend less time copying and pasting and more time securing their platforms. Learn more at https://trustmind.com About the Guest Conor Sherman is the CISO in Residence at Sysdig and the host of the Zero Signal Podcast. In his role he works closely with security leaders and organizations navigating modern cloud threats and the rapidly evolving AI powered threat landscape. Conor advises companies on building resilient security programs, adapting defenses to emerging attack techniques, and helping security teams operate effectively as both attackers and defenders begin using AI driven tools. About the Host Nate Lee is a B2B Scaleup CISO and Founder of Cloudsec.ai and TrustMind. He works with SaaS companies to build business aligned security programs that increase developer velocity, strengthen customer trust, and support rapid growth. About the Show The TPRM Podcast features real world conversations with security leaders who are reshaping how we think about cybersecurity and risk. Each episode explores the threats, pitfalls, and risk myths behind modern security programs and what it actually takes to protect organizations operating at scale.

The Real Risk of AI: Moving Too Fast or Too Slow? | Jacob DePriest, CISO 1Password

In this episode of the TPRM Podcast, Threats, Pitfalls & Risk Myths, Nate Lee sits down with Jacob DePriest, Chief Information Security Officer at 1Password. As AI adoption accelerates across enterprises, security leaders are facing a new tension. Move too fast, and you increase exposure. Move too slow and teams find their own tools, bypassing controls entirely. Jacob shares how security teams should think about enabling innovation without sacrificing visibility. The conversation explores agent security, auditability challenges, identity and authorization concerns, and why traditional controls like least privilege still matter in an AI-driven world. They also discuss the operational reality of agents acting on behalf of users, how security teams can maintain traceability, and why the business risk of under-adoption may be just as serious as the technical risk of over-adoption. This episode is essential listening for CISOs, security leaders, and practitioners navigating AI adoption, enterprise risk, and modern identity security. Listen and Subscribe Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/7JvPsyMJPgVLOKuJhkKfxA?si=ef91ded2b8ac4eef [https://open.spotify.com/show/7JvPsyMJPgVLOKuJhkKfxA?si=ef91ded2b8ac4eef] Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tprm-podcast/id1848217699 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tprm-podcast/id1848217699] YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@TPRMPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@TPRMPodcast] Episode Sponsor This episode features a message from TrustMind, a security questionnaire automation platform designed to help teams respond more quickly and consistently to vendor security reviews. Learn more at → https://trustmind.com [https://trustmind.com] About the Guest Jacob DePriest is the Chief Information Security Officer at 1Password. He leads security strategy and operations, focusing on balancing innovation, usability, and strong enterprise-grade controls in a rapidly evolving AI landscape. About the Host Nate Lee is a B2B Scaleup CISO and Founder of Cloudsec.ai & TrustMind, helping SaaS companies build business-aligned security programs that increase developer velocity, strengthen trust, and support rapid growth. About the Show The TPRM Podcast features real-world conversations with security leaders reshaping how we think about risk, uncovering the threats, pitfalls, and myths behind modern cybersecurity programs.

Agentic GRC, SOC 2, and Why Data Beats Compliance with Jake Bernardes

In this episode of the TPRM Podcast, Threats, Pitfalls & Risk Myths, Nate Lee talks with Jake Bernardes, Chief Information Security Officer at Anecdotes and former CISO at Whistic, known for his candid, data-first approach to GRC and third-party risk. Jake brings deep experience across GRC, TPRM, and security leadership, and is an outspoken voice on why traditional compliance frameworks like SOC 2 have become procurement shortcuts rather than meaningful security signals. He shares a pragmatic view on what is broken in modern GRC and what it will take to fix it. They explore what agentic GRC actually means beyond the marketing hype, why data quality and completeness are foundational for AI-driven security workflows, and how treating GRC as an engineering problem can fundamentally change how risk is assessed. The conversation also covers trust centers, machine-readable evidence, the future of audits and certifications, and how real security data could replace checkbox-based assessments. Jake also shares direct career advice for security and GRC professionals, including why networking matters more than certifications, what it really means to be an effective CISO, and why security leaders should be driving business outcomes rather than positioning themselves as cost centers. This episode is packed with insight for CISOs, security leaders, GRC and TPRM practitioners, and anyone thinking seriously about the future of compliance, trust, and risk. Listen and Subscribe - Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/7JvPsyMJPgVLOKuJhkKfxA?si=bf17a655fc0049f9 - Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tprm-podcast/id1848217699 - YouTube → @TPRMPodcast About the Guest Jake Bernardes is the Chief Information Security Officer at Anecdotes and former CISO at Whistic. He has extensive experience leading GRC, TPRM, and security programs and is a strong advocate for transparency, data-driven risk assessment, and treating GRC as an engineering discipline. About the Host Nate Lee is a B2B Scaleup CISO and Founder of Cloudsec.ai, helping SaaS companies build business-aligned security programs that increase developer velocity, strengthen trust, and support rapid growth. About the Show The TPRM Podcast explores real-world conversations with security leaders reshaping how we think about risk, uncovering the threats, pitfalls, and myths behind today’s cybersecurity challenges. Nate’s LinkedIn → /natetrustmind TPRM Podcast LinkedIn → /tprm-podcast Website → https://tprmpodcast.com [https://tprmpodcast.com] Instagram → @TPRMPodcast TikTok → @tprmpodcast